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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

SNEAK PEEK: 5 Must-Reads from PMP's February Issue

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New law makes PPP proceeds non-taxable

By Dan Gordon, CPA
The $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, signed into law in late December, states that income derived as a result of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness will not be taxable.

Attend Legislative Day to help make a difference

By Greg Baumann
Make a difference on important issues and opportunities facing the pest control industry by participating in the National Pest Management Association’s Legislative Day.

UPFDA forges a path forward in 2021

By Thomas Forshaw IV
The president of the United Producers, Formulators & Distributors Association (UPFDA) reflects on 2020, the association's updated bylaws and gathering virtually.

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Turn a rainy day into an educational opportunity

By Dr. Jim Fredericks
Talk to your customers about how the current weather trends in your region, including rain, may be affecting local pest pressure.

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PCOpro Insurance offers broad market coverage

For more than 30 years, Brownyard Group’s PCOpro Insurance Program has been serving and protecting the best interests of Pest Control Operators. The program is available in all states except Louisiana.

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Exposing kitchen secrets to manage mice and SPP, Part II

By Mark Sheperdigian, BCE
Upon finding a rich supply of food, mice carry it off piece by piece and store it in a hiding place, where stored product pests may later find it and infest.

READER POLL

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Reader poll: Unique employee benefits

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What’s the most unique employee benefit or perk you’ve implemented at your company?

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INDUSTRY INTEL

• ServicePro partners with ServiceTitan

• FMC offers promotions for Talstar registration anniversary

• Briostack acquired by EverCommerce

• Simplii Consulting launches nationwide services

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Bora-Foam is a termite-resistant R-10 foam insulation board for basement and closed crawlspaces. It blocks moisture and is safe to handle.

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BED BUG MANAGEMENT SURVEY

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