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MAY 5, 2021

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

Cleanup crew: COVID-19 prompts PMPs to offer disinfecting services

By Heather Gooch
The coronavirus pandemic prompted more pest control companies to offer disinfecting and sanitizing services. Find out more about obstacles, opportunities, trends and tips for offering the services.

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Protect yourself against email scams

By Dan Gordon, CPA
Because business email compromise scams focus on human judgment rather than technological vulnerabilities, they require employee training in addition to technology adjustments.

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3 bad application habits to correct and avoid

By Dr. William Robinson
Now is a good time to review how to use foggers and sprayers for disinfection, along with common misapplication methods that need to be corrected.

What to expect from new EPA leader

By Diane Sofranec
Michael Regan was selected as the new leader of the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the new presidential administration.

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All phone systems are not created equal

The PCO Phone System, a phone system designed specifically for the pest control industry, provides unparalleled features and capabilities that help you increase sales, improve retention, and optimize employee performance. Learn why hundreds of PCOs across the country are Voice for Pest customers.

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Third-generation PMP marks golden anniversary

By Jeff Fenner
Celebrating 50 years in the industry, Larry Treleven now serves as executive VP of his family-owned business, Sprague Pest Solutions in Tacoma, Wash.

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INDUSTRY INTEL

• Upcoming FMC webinar to focus on spider, scorpion management

• AMVAC Environmental Products becomes AMGUARD Environmental Technologies

• Pelsis adds Bird-B-Gone to brand lineup

• Target Specialty Products plans three webinars for May

ANT MANAGEMENT SURVEY

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We’re seeking ANTswers

Are you a pest management professional (PMP) who provides ant control services? We want to hear from you. Our annual ant survey is here and we need PMPs like you to help us out! To thank you for participating, you will be entered for a chance to win a $50 or $25 gift card.

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READER POLL

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Reader poll: Effectively promoting disinfecting, sanitizing services

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: How do you effectively promote disinfecting and sanitizing services?

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UPCOMING WEBINAR

What Your Managers Wish You Knew
How to Direct Your Team for Growth

Date: May 13
Sponsored content by: Slingshot

Hear from pest control managers in marketing, operations and accounting as they discuss what is needed from your team to most effectively guide your company’s departments for future growth and profitability.

Speakers:

Farrah Fulps, Director of Business Development, Arrow Exterminators Inc.
Evan Unick, VP, Customer Solutions, Aptive
Pete Schopen, Owner & Founder, Schopen Pest Solutions

Can’t attend the webinar? Register now and we’ll send you a link to the playback to watch at your convenience.

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