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NCPMA names 2025 award recipients

RJ Simon

The North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) today announced the winners of its 2025 awards. Winners were announced at the opening session of the 2026 NCPMA Pest Control Technician’s School on Jan. 27, 2026. Award Recipient NCPMA Above and Beyond Impact Player of the Year Award Margie Alsbury, Manning’s Pest ControlRaylene Galloway, Pisgah Pest Control Technician of the Year P-Phase […]

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NCPMA graduates eight premier technicians

Eight individuals completed the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) Premier Technician program on Nov. 6. The program, which is...

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Ensure a customer comfort level with all technicians

When hiring technicians, you should ensure the applicant represents your brand, is a positive part of your team, shows care...

ILLUSTRATION: LEO MICHAEL

Fiction: Crawley and the rogue PMP

Publisher’s Note: This series — “The Adventures of Crawley McPherson, Bug Man” — is a work of fiction. Crawley McPherson...

ILLUSTRATION: LEO MICHAEL

Fiction: Crawley and the rats in the neighborhood

Publisher’s Note: This series — “The Adventures of Crawley McPherson, Bug Man” — is a work of fiction. Crawley McPherson...

ILLUSTRATION: LEO MICHAEL

Fiction: Crawley and the case of the out-of-control spiders

Publisher’s Note: This series — “The Adventures of Crawley McPherson, Bug Man” — is a work of fiction. Crawley McPherson...

ILLUSTRATION: LEO MICHAEL

Fiction: Crawley and the mysterious allergic reaction

Publisher’s Note: This series — “The Adventures of Crawley McPherson, Bug Man” — is a work of fiction. Crawley McPherson...

Illustration: Leo Michael

Fiction: Crawley and the baffling flea infestation

Read the latest challenge from Crawley McPherson's world.

Illustration: Leo Michael

Fiction: Crawley and the ant problem

Publisher’s Note: This series — “The Adventures of Crawley McPherson, Bug Man” — is a work of fiction. Crawley McPherson...

Illustration: Leo Michael

Fiction: Crawley and the bugs at Mrs. Welch’s house

Publisher’s Note: This series — “The Adventures of Crawley McPherson, Bug Man” — is a work of fiction. Crawley McPherson...

Q&A: Why service technicians should look professional

Q&A: Why service technicians should look professional

"Usually, the customer only sees the service technician."

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PMP introduces Crawley McPherson

Crawley’s exploits are ideal to use as the basis of technical training with your techs, as he often thinks outside...

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Termite inspector becomes superhero for families in need

“The strength of the Clark Pest Control family has seen many of our employees get involved in relief efforts to...

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PMP unearths historical letters during inspection

Pest management professional Tim Owens of TJ’s Pest Control discovered thousands of telegrams and ledgers under an old postmaster’s house...

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Technician follows instincts, saves a life

Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine has long used the name “Mrs. Johnson” to illustrate a typical customer. We like to...

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Video: Town and Country tech assists choking man

Town and Country Pest Solutions Inc. technician and past “Ninja Warrior” contestant Pavel Fesyuk helped save a man’s life Jan....