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Peter Schopen Sr., a former Orkin manager and owner of Mid Central Pest Control, Algonquin, Ill., died in his sleep Aug. 12, after a two-year bout with leukemia. After working...

I must admit I’m a sucker for a good love story. “Jerry Maguire” and “The Princess Bride” are both in the Pete Schopen Top 10 Movies category. I know that...

This month, my back-page column features a question- and -answer (Q&A) session with Pete Schopen, a regular Pest Management Professional (PMP) columnist and owner of McHenry, Ill.-based Schopen Pest Solutions....

What is an often-overlooked item pest control companies should include in their emergency preparedness strategies?

PMP columnist Pete Schopen and Perimetek Andy Sanefski are spreading some March Madness, industry style.

Out with the old, in with the new. Pete Schopen introduces 10 pest management professionals embarking on a "Start-Up Journey" to master the systems required for long-term growth.

PMP Columinst Pete Schopen sent dispatches from the event, which took place Jan. 12-14 in West Layfayette, Ind.

What is the industry’s top focus for the coming year? We asked six leading pest management professionals to share their primary work priorities for 2026.

Rapid growth is a double-edged sword: overwhelming but exciting. Start-up specialist Pete Schopen shares the systems and mindset shifts that helped his coaching clients manage their growth and break the $1 million mark.

What's the best attic inspection lesson you've ever learned? Seven industry experts share the hard-won advice that keeps them safe on the job.