Schopen Pest Solutions to move HQ
I purchased a former grocery store in downtown McHenry, Ill., to become the new corporate headquarters of Schopen Pest Solutions....
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PMP Growth Summit: Schopen shares lessons learned
The president of Schopen Pest Solutions reflects upon what makes a company successful. Pete Schopen, the “Start-up Diaries” columnist for...
Schopen celebrates ‘The 12 Days of Pest Control’
Just like family members, my employees can give me joy and blessings — or they can give me pain and...
Schopen reflects on a decade of accidents as a PMP
I’m accident prone. I wouldn’t call myself a klutz, because I was a fairly good athlete in high school and...
Mid Central owner Schopen passes away
Peter Schopen Sr., a former Orkin manager and owner of Mid Central Pest Control, Algonquin, Ill., died in his sleep...
Schopen and his wife are partners in work and life
I must admit I’m a sucker for a good love story. “Jerry Maguire” and “The Princess Bride” are both in...
5 Questions with Pete Schopen
This month, my back-page column features a question- and -answer (Q&A) session with Pete Schopen, a regular Pest Management Professional...
What qualities can younger workers bring to the pest control industry?
Industry leaders talk about what we can learn from the younger generations coming into pest control.
QOTM: Overlooked items you should include in emergency preparation
What is an often-overlooked item pest control companies should include in their emergency preparedness strategies?
Industry professionals take on March Madness… with a twist
PMP columnist Pete Schopen and Perimetek Andy Sanefski are spreading some March Madness, industry style.
Purdue celebrates 90th annual Pest Management Conference
PMP Columinst Pete Schopen sent dispatches from the event, which took place Jan. 12-14 in West Layfayette, Ind.
Industry leaders share top pest control work priorities for 2026
What is the industry’s top focus for the coming year? We asked six leading pest management professionals to share their...
Rapid growth yields both stress and success for start-up PMPs
Rapid growth is a double-edged sword: overwhelming but exciting. Start-up specialist Pete Schopen shares the systems and mindset shifts that...
PMP experts: Best attic inspection lessons learned
What's the best attic inspection lesson you've ever learned? Seven industry experts share the hard-won advice that keeps them safe...
Experts answer: What are your go-to safety protocol tips?
In an industry where technicians face unique challenges every day—from navigating unfamiliar properties to handling sophisticated products—a robust safety protocol...
Overcoming the odds: Surviving as a small business in Washington
Did you know, according to Entrepreneur magazine, the state of Washington is the worst state to grow a business? According...