Carpenter bees: A game of hide-and-seek
Carpenter bees (Xylocopa spp.) can nest where you least expect it. To be honest, I wasn’t thrilled to be going on a ride along for a carpenter bee job. Ever since a childhood birthday party was overcome by a siege... Read more»
2016 NPMA Legislative Day wrap-up
The upcoming presidential election made this year’s event especially important — and entertaining. Another National Pest Management Association (NPMA) Legislative Day, held at the Capital Hilton in Washington D.C., has come and gone, and this being an election year, made... Read more»
Getting to Know the Brown Recluse Spider
PMP sits down for an exclusive interview with a brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa). Pest Management Professional (PMP): Thanks for agreeing to meet with me. Brown recluse (BR): No worries. I hope you didn’t mind meeting me here in my... Read more»
Safely Surfing Your Wi-Fi Wave
Most homes with Internet access also have Wi-Fi routers that send movies, TV shows, music and other data to every corner of our living space — and sometimes beyond its walls. After all, it’s data sent through the air, and... Read more»
Music City Marvelous
Another fantastic PestWorld, hosted last month by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), is behind us. There was so much to see, do and cover that we will be bringing you news about it for issues to come! The highlight... Read more»
Termite Management: PMPs Share Their Don’ts
According to our experts, there are several things you should avoid doing if possible. Here is their collective list of Don’ts: “Don’t do partial jobs because the client doesn’t want to pay for the job to be done the way... Read more»
Termite Management: PMPs Share Their Dos
Our surveyed experts weigh in on the most essential Dos when it comes to termite management. “When conducting a termite renewal inspection, take time to make sure there haven’t been any additions or changes to the structure made since your last... Read more»
Smart Practices for Using Cloud Technology
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series. Please see PMP’s August 2015 issue for Part I. The cloud makes business data storage and delivery a breeze, but there are pitfalls to note, prepare for and avoid. As you... Read more»