Xtreme Pest wins PCOC banner contest
The Pest Control Operators of California (PCOC) has announced the winners of the 15th annual Fumigation Banner Bonanza Contest, sponsored...
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Termites classified as cockroaches: ESA updates insect database
News regarding the ESA's update has spread, appearing in headlines across the country.
The scoop on foam
Foams are a relatively new tool in the pest management professional’s (PMP’s) fight against difficult-to-manage pests. The concept behind using...
Nisus Corp.: TrueTech 7000
The TrueTech 7000 is a seven-gallon, portable 4-in-1 unit that can be used to treat a multitude of pest problems...
Proper termite identification is imperative
Termites have been swarming in some areas of the country since early spring. Depending on where you live and what...
Train technicians to recognize termite activity
Regardless of whether termite services function as a separate division within a pest management business, all technicians should receive regular,...
Know your termite species
Not every termite is Reticulitermes flavipes. Be alert for signs of unexpected termites. We have dozens of termite species, but...
How to train technicians for termite inspections
Regardless of whether termite services function as a separate division within a pest management business, all technicians should receive regular,...
Experts share unusual WDI, WDO encounters
What unusual wood-destroying insect/organism (WDI/WDO) situation have you encountered? Two Pest Management Professional contributors weigh in: “In 1967, we worked on...
5 ways to improve termite management revenue
When opportunity knocks for this service segment, be sure to open the door. In a slightly different way than general...
Survey: Most-managed pests of 2016
Mosquitoes may have stolen all the headlines this year, thanks to non-stop worldwide coverage of the Zika virus. But in...
Pacific dampwood termite facts
Pacific dampwood termite [Zootermopsis angusticollis, aka rottenwood termite] Author’s Note: Information was gleaned from Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management...
PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee: Dr. Vernard Lewis reflects on career
Dr. Vernard Lewis reflects on a 26-year career at the University of California, Berkeley. PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee...
Can you see the termite forest for the trees?
An early detection/protection program can help your termite customers minimize property damage, and help your business receive recurring revenue. Remember...
Chalk Talk: 10 Tips for Better Termite Management
The secret to profitability lies in avoiding retreats at every turn. Occasionally, a subterranean termite job is done correctly....
Ask the Expert: Pseudoscorpions, Clothes Moths and Termites
Q. I’m emailing you a photo of a strange-looking creature. What is it, and what do I need to know about...