The threat of infectious disease was all over the media this past fall with the Ebola virus, but don’t forget the diseases carried, transmitted and spread by rodents. Salmonella, leptospirosis, Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome and plague are still common rodent-transmitted diseases. Protecting your customers, pest technicians, the public and yourself begins with knowledge. ⦁ Visit the […]
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Humor in Uniform: Cats and Moths
As told by Pete Schopen, owner of McHenry, Ill.-based Schopen Pest Solutions When I was 19 and working with my...
Off the Cuff: Legislative Day Means Making a Difference
Pest management is a profession that’s profoundly affected by local, state and national legislation, as well as regulation. Some are...
Tips & Tricks: Take Advantage of the Rat’s Behavior
Some areas, such as loading docks, can be prone to occasional incoming rats. It might be difficult to keep preventive...
How Do You Manage Mosquitoes? Take Our Survey and Tell Us How
What are the latest trends regarding mosquito management? Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine wants to know as we prepare our...
New Book Tells Fictional Tale of Pest Control Operator
CLEVELAND—Dan Gordon, CPA, a PMP columnist and owner of industry accounting consultancy PCO Bookkeepers, has written a new book. From...
After Hours: Keith Birkemeyer
A pest management professional studies his genealogy to deepen his family roots. Many pest management companies can trace their roots...
The 2013 PMP Hall of Fame… the nomination process has begun!
As this issue goes to press I’m still reeling from the media response to this year’s Oscars. (Still nauseated, maybe?...
Profile: A PMP Since 1955, ‘Dub’ Hayes is 84 and Shows No Signs of Slowing Down
Some people seem destined to work until the day they die — and they view this as a good thing!...