July 6, 2017
ByMark Sheperdigian
Not every termite is Reticulitermes flavipes. Be alert for signs of unexpected termites. We have dozens of termite species, but only a few are found damaging structures. It’s pretty easy...
May 17, 2017
ByJoe Barile, BCE
Regardless of whether termite services function as a separate division within a pest management business, all technicians should receive regular, basic training about termite biology, behavior and control. Technicians who...
March 14, 2017
ByPMP Staff
What unusual wood-destroying insect/organism (WDI/WDO) situation have you encountered? Two Pest Management Professional contributors weigh in: “In 1967, we worked on a Formosan termite problem in New Orleans, before we, as...
February 16, 2017
ByHeather Gooch
When opportunity knocks for this service segment, be sure to open the door. In a slightly different way than general pest control does, termite management services seem to be capable...
November 28, 2016
Mosquitoes may have stolen all the headlines this year, thanks to non-stop worldwide coverage of the Zika virus. But in the U.S., pest management professionals (PMPs) are still cashing in...
November 25, 2016
ByWill Nepper
Pacific dampwood termite [Zootermopsis angusticollis, aka rottenwood termite] Author’s Note: Information was gleaned from Truman’s Scientific Guide to Pest Management Operations, available at the PMP Bookstore. Description The largest of...
September 22, 2016
ByJerry Mix
Dr. Vernard Lewis reflects on a 26-year career at the University of California, Berkeley. PMP Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee Name: Dr. Vernard R. Lewis Company: University of California, Berkeley...
April 15, 2016
ByPaul Hardy
An early detection/protection program can help your termite customers minimize property damage, and help your business receive recurring revenue. Remember the termite swarms of the past? For many years, the...
February 3, 2016
ByDr. Austin Frishman
The secret to profitability lies in avoiding retreats at every turn. Occasionally, a subterranean termite job is done correctly. Label directions were followed and there’s no obvious reason why...
June 25, 2015
ByDr. Doug Mampe
Q. I’m emailing you a photo of a strange-looking creature. What is it, and what do I need to know about it? FRANK I., ALABAMA A. It’s a pseudoscorpion. It looks like...