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NOVEMBER 4, 2020
 
  SNEAK PEEK: 5 Must-Reads from PMP's November Issue
 
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A wild ride: PMP's 2021 State of the Industry Report
 
By Diane Sofranec
Pest Management Professional's (PMP's) 2021 State of the Industry survey shows pest management professionals have kept their foot on the gas even amidst a pandemic.

 
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Industry involvement a worthy investment
 
By Dennis Jenkins
Being involved in the pest control industry is an investment to grow your business and gain friendships through different organizations.

 
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’Tis the season for SPP surprises
 
By Dr. Jim Fredericks
Share practical integrated pest management advice with clients, reminding them to keep baking supplies in airtight containers to deter stored product pests (SPP) this holiday season.

 
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5 questions with Dan Gordon and Donnie Shelton
 
By Heather Gooch
Dan Gordon, CPA, and Donnie Shelton teamed up for a new, industry-focused podcast, “PMP Industry Insiders.” Find out how you can get involved.

 
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Resourceful PMPs make like MacGyver and adapt
 
By Jerry Schappert, ACE
Pest management professionals (PMPs) who don’t let problems stand in their way are quite creative in finding, fashioning and creating tools to help them in their work.

 
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  PMP HALL OF FAME SPOTLIGHT
 

Bob Jenkins Sr.
 
 
Robert Jenkins Sr., Class of 2005
 
Pest Management Professional's The ABCs of Growth column is rotated by “the Jenkins brothers,” as they’re commonly known in the industry: Bobby, Raleigh and Dennis. This week, we salute the late innovative businessman and industry leader who taught the brothers just about everything they know: their dad, Bob Jenkins.
 
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  READER POLL
 
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Reader poll: Your most unexpected tool
 
Please take a minute to answer our latest poll: What's the most unexpected/unusual tool in your toolbox?
 
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  UPCOMING WEBINAR
 
 
Win with Innovation: Grow your business and get ahead of your competition
 
Date: Nov. 19
Brought to you by: Control Solutions Inc.

Learn five steps you can take right now that will help you stand apart from your competition. History proves every pest management professional (PMP) — whether you’re a David or a Goliath — can benefit from taking a look at what’s missing in their markets, and take action to fill those needs. Remember, ideas can come from anyone in your organization. After all, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos came from a Frito-Lay janitor! During this complimentary webinar, you will learn:
  • Several examples of rising above the competition
  • How to find ways to improve your business
  • Tips for finding service needs in your market
  • How to take an idea from paper to reality

Speaker: Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, Technical Services Manager, Control Solutions Inc.

 
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