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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020
 
  SNEAK PEEK: 5 Must-Reads from PMP's September Issue
 
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PMP survey:
Cockroaches persevere

 
By Diane Sofranec
A global pandemic is no match for cockroaches, as pest management professionals answer customers' calls for control. Find out more from the results of Pest Management Professional's 2020 Cockroach Management Survey.

 
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Mergers & Acquisitions in 2020: Sales prevail
 
By Diane Sofranec
Pest control companies are still being bought and sold, despite the coronavirus pandemic. It seems there's no stopping mergers and acquisitions, particularly when the price is right. See more results from Pest Management Professional's 2020 Merger Guide survey.

 
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What to expect at PestWorld 2020
 
By Rachel Dittman
The National Pest Management Association's VP of marketing and communications shares how this year's convention will look a bit different as a virtual event, and how pest management professionals can get the most out of PestWorld 2020.

 
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The Need for Speed: Customer communications and expectations
 
In its 2019 Customer Experience Management Study, research firm Gartner found that 64 percent of people believe customer experience is more important than pricing. Find out ways to improve how your business communicates with customers.
 
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ILLUSTRATION: LEO MICHAEL
 
Are you ready to strengthen your swim?
 
Pest Management Professional's September 2020 cover story chronicles the very different paths five pest management company leaders took for their growth in 2020. Discover what made one stronger at a time others thought he was crazy, and check out your September issue or MyPMP.net to read all five profiles.
 
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  THE BUZZ EXCLUSIVES
 
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Run Your Business: Map it out
 
By Michael Broder
A business plan is like a map: Plan out your destination with benchmarks along the way, but be prepared for detours along the way.

 
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How to generate leads for your pest control company
 
Lead generation is a crucial process for your pest control business because it will build a list of possible clients and lead to more services rendered. Check out six helpful tips.
 
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  INDUSTRY INTEL
 
  PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT
 

Dr. Lee Truman
 
 
Dr. Lee Truman, Class of 2002
 
He was the original author to what many consider the bible of the industry, the Truman's Scientific Guide to Pest Control Operations. Find out more about Dr. Lee Truman's life and impact on the pest control industry.
 
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  READER POLL
 
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Reader poll: Top focus for successful cockroach control
 
Please take a minute to answer our latest poll: Besides inspection, on which aspect of cockroach control should a technician spend the most time?
 
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