How to convert pest control ‘do-it-yourselfers’ into customers

JANUARY 3, 2018

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UpcomingEvents View PMP's calendar for a full list of industry events. Email the editors to submit an event. Real Green Systems Solutions 2018 [Jan. 7–10 | Saint Pete Beach, Fla.] Purdue Pest Management Conference [Jan. 8–10 | West Lafayette, Ind.] Texas A&M University Urban Pest Management Conference and Workshop [Jan. 10-12 | Bryan, Texas] NPMA Eastern Conference [Jan. 18–19 | Mashantucket, Conn.] Pest Invasion Conference [Jan. 23 | Oakbrook, Ill.] CurrentIssue [5 ways to sharpen your networking skills] [Women in pest management: Kim Kelley-Tunis] [Why do vinegar flies love onions?] TOP STORY What you should know about the new tax law PMP's financial columnist and PCO Bookkeepers Owner Dan Gordon, CPA, breaks down what the newly signed tax law means for your business in 2018. [ read more ] ON THE RECORD Kick off the new year with a mosquito survey Publisher and Editorial Director Marty Whitford explains why your input counts in our annual survey of the mosquito management segment. [ read more ] INDUSTRY INTEL Arrow expands in Georgia, Florida Atlanta, Ga.-based Arrow Exterminators opened service centers in Kennesaw, Ga., and St. Augustine, Fla. Learn more about the expansion. [ read more ] Zoëcon honors 2017 Salesperson of the Year Central Life Sciences named Zane McCallister its 2017 Salesperson of the Year for the Zoëcon Professional Products division. Find out more about his work with the professional mosquito control group. [ read more ]   ADVERTISEMENT Finally, bed bug blocking mattress encasements now cost less You asked. We listened. We spent a lot of time talking "mattress encasements" with Pest Management Professionals and have learned most PMPs believe they don't have a bed bug blocking mattress encasement designed with PMPs in mind. Now you do! Introducing CleanRest's new Bug Tech mattress encasement, the preferred workhorse for bed bug jobs. [ request your free sample today and learn more ] ASSOCIATION NEWS Online registration open for 2018 Wildlife Expo The 2018 Wildlife Expo, hosted by the National Pest Management Association and the National Wildlife Control Operators Association, will take place Jan. 30–Feb. 1 in New Orleans, La. [ read more ] Nebraska association to host annual conference in February The Nebraska State Pest Management Association’s annual Urban Pest Management Conference will take place Feb. 13–14 in Lincoln, Neb. Get the details. [ read more ] CLOSE-UP Terminix Service stresses importance of entomology Terminix Service Inc. Technical Director Kevin Hathorne, BCE, explains the importance of the field of entomology and its place in the pest management industry. [ watch now ] MOVERS & SHAKERS BedBug University names scholarship winner Mantis Pest Solutions Co-owner Ty Hawkins won BedBug University’s scholarship contest. Hawkins will receive an all-expense-paid trip to attend Bed Bug Boot Camp. [ read more ] Truly Nolen promotes Cruz to El Paso manager Tucson, Ariz.-based Truly Nolen Pest Control has promoted Emily Cruz from office administrator to manager of its El Paso, Texas, office. [ read more ] RELATED: Truly Nolen adds Tampa, Fla., manager RELATED: Truly Nolen names South Miami, Fla., manager LaunchPad Products that are new to the pest industry Bayer: Digital Pest Management Bird Barrier: Relaunched website MGK: OneGuard multi MoA concentrate Woodstream: Victor VLINK