July 8, 2016
ByDr. Jim Fredericks
The common name of some fabric pests can be misleading for pest management professionals (PMPs) battling persistent infestations. In most accounts, one is less likely to find carpet beetles and...
June 30, 2016
When it comes to callbacks, many pest professionals find wood-destroying insects (WDI) problematic — beetles in particular. It’s not because excellent management options don’t exist. Rather, it’s because of the...
May 27, 2016
ByWill Nepper
Whether it’s in the technical or business regulatory arena, the well being of pest management professionals is top of mind. Since its inception in 1933, the National Pest Management...
May 24, 2016
Dirt-filled porches, also known as stoops, are common in split-level, basement and crawlspace construction. It turns out that these porches are highly attractive for termites because they meet the termite’s...
April 18, 2016
Infestations of pharaoh ants (Monomorium pharaonis) can be a persistent source of consternation for pest management professionals (PMPs) in commercial and residential accounts. Their small size makes it easy for...
April 13, 2016
ByPMP Staff
On Wednesday, May 4, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) will host a virtual workshop titled “Zika: What You Need to Know.” Beginning at 1 p.m. ET on May 4,...
March 21, 2016
Thanks to mosquitoes being in the headlines this year, many pest management firms across the nation are offering mosquito control as an additional service for their customers. The most popular...
March 17, 2016
Copesan Services Inc. has contributed $10,120 to two key charitable organizations providing scholarship funds and research support to the pest management industry. The Copesan network marked its 15th year of...
ByScott Steckel
In mid-January, Wildlife Expo 2016 kicked off in sunny Las Vegas at the LINQ Hotel in the center of the mile-long Strip. The main events occurred between Saturday, Jan. 16,...
March 16, 2016
The upcoming presidential election made this year’s event especially important — and entertaining. Another National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Legislative Day, held at the Capital Hilton in Washington D.C., has...