The problem with standardized pest management
Not every customer has the very same pest problem in a home the exact same size and condition. Read more»
Fundamentals of cockroach control is key to success
Instead of waiting for a product that “works better,” sharpen the skills that make all products work better. Read more»
Don’t dismiss drones for pest control
It may only be a matter of time before drones land on the top of PMPs list of time-saving equipment. Read more»
The importance of pest management equipment maintenance
"Do you realize how much time it takes when equipment gets broken, and then all of a sudden a tech can’t get the job done?" Read more»J.F. Oakes: 2018 Product Catalog
J.F. Oakes’ 2018 catalog contains new products, solutions for stored product and non-stored product insects, bait stations, lures for rodents and wildlife, and equipment and tools. Several QR codes are included for quick access of up-to-date information on your smartphone... Read more»
What every tech should have in their truck
As we get ready for spring, here’s a list of items you and your techs might need (or probably already have) on your work trucks. I call this: “The ABCs of what you would find in an exterminator’s truck if... Read more»
Better time management increases profits
I was at a seminar the other day, and asked the attendees whether they ever thought about what they sell. The answers were exactly what I would expect when asking this question to a room full of pest management professionals... Read more»
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 Pest Management Professional (PMP), started his keynote presentation to PMP Growth Summit attendees with a confession: “I wanted to be... Read more»