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AUGUST 18, 2021

Top 5 Reads from MyPMP.net This Month

Bed bug horror story: ‘Eaten alive’

Bed bugs can be particularly problematic for the elderly and people who are bedridden. Pete Schopen, owner of Schopen Pest Solutions, shares an extreme example of a bed bug infestation.

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Review bird species identification

Brett Madden, president and founder of AviAway Bird Control Services, explains why bird species identification is a critical step in determining the proper scope of bird control work for a client.

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Cargo ship carrying suspected invasive species denied U.S. entry

A cargo ship attempted to enter the U.S. via the Port of New Orleans and was refused entry after invasive pest species were spotted on board.

Listening to staff and customers goes a long way

Michael Broder, owner of BHB Pest Elimination, explains why listening closely to customers and employees can provide valuable problem-solving information.

Build your brand on service — to customers and beyond

Company values have built a strong brand and reputation at ABC Home & Commercial Services. Dennis Jenkins describes how ABC’s Anteater Advocates, the company's internal organization, is devoted to volunteerism.

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Neogen expands SureKill brand with gel baits; request your sample

Neogen's new SureKill Roach and SureKill Ant gel formulations are great for cleanout and maintenance programs. SureKill gel baits feature 40 grams per syringe, better vertical adhesion on surfaces and a bait that stays palatable for long periods of time.

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INDUSTRY INTEL

• Bell Labs’ iQ product line earns award

• SenSci's virtual Bed Bug Boot Camp set for next week

• Arrow Exterminators purchases Copter Pest Control

• Rentokil acquires Aanteater Pest Control and Wildlife Services

STATE OF THE INDUSTRY SURVEY

Checking in for 2021 so far; looking ahead to 2022

Do you have some time to give us your thoughts on the state of the pest control industry? We want to know about how you protect public health and property, and your prospects for the coming year. What has 2021 been like? Please take a few minutes to complete our annual State of the Industry Survey, so we can report this year’s trends, obstacles and opportunities, as well as your outlook for 2022.

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READER POLL

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Reader poll: Getting feedback from customer surveys

Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What is an overlooked survey question pest control firms should ask customers?

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