Meeting demand has its rewards
Last year, the coronavirus pandemic sparked a surge in disinfecting services, an additional service that has proven to be lucrative...
May 2021
Articles in This Edition
2 fogging tips for better mosquito control
Backyard mosquito control targets vegetation that is a daytime resting site for adult mosquitoes. Read fogger tips from Dr. William...
Meet customer expectations with IMM
Mosquito customers expect a rapid reduction and a slow population rebound. Integrated mosquito management is needed to meet these expectations.
Still so much to learn
Heather Gooch discusses her recent a promotion to editor-in-chief of Pest Management Professional and her career in the pest control...
Follow your nose to find house fly source
When looking for the source of house flies, follow your nose. Start with a comprehensive interior inspection, and then look...
Inspection, treatment tips for mosquitoes
Warm weather is here, and so are the mosquitoes. Noel McCarthy with Sterifab reviews some inspection and treatment tips for...
RISE continues outreach efforts to educate public
RISE President Megan Provost shares an update about two initiatives for pesticide conversations with newly appointed lawmakers and regulators.
Tips for consistent mist blower applications
A backpack mist blower can be a great tool for mosquito barrier treatments. To help keep your mist blower applications...
Protect customers from biting insects
Biting insects are more than nuisance pests. For some species, bites may vector arboviral disease or even be life-threatening to...
An interview with a stinging insect
In this "discussion" with a popular pollinator, get to know the honeybee (Apis mellifera).
Be aware of mosquito life stages
Adult mosquitoes reside on the underside of leaves and in heavy brush. PMPs should focus insecticide treatments on these areas.
Communicating the (pencil) point of pest exclusion
Consider asking clients to follow you on a quick pest assessment, and have them compare the diameter of a pencil...
Educate customers to eliminate standing water
Mosquito management professionals should educate customers that outdoor items should be stored in a manner so they will collect absolutely...
Establish an IMM program
An integrated mosquito management program allows PMPs to feel confident they’re taking the proper steps in preventing mosquitoes.
Letting a valued employee move on
Pete Schopen describes the challenges a small business owner goes through when an employee leaves — even when it's on...
Navigating healthcare options for businesses
When it comes to talking about healthcare options for business owners, there are so many factors to consider, compare and...
Minimize mosquito breeding sites
Mosquitoes can breed in just about any chronically damp location. Leave homeowners a checklist of common steps to minimize mosquito...
Boost your knowledge of bed bugs
See how well you and your team understand bed bugs by answering these questions submitted by industry experts to test...
Keep mosquito control equipment in top shape
With well-maintained equipment and mosquito knowledge, your end results always will be positive. Use downtime to maintain equipment.
Choose to grow your business
Raleigh Jenkins shares how the team at ABC Home & Commercial Services accomplishes organic company growth: marketing, current customers and...
Look out for potential mosquito breeding containers
Many backyard mosquitoes are container-breeding species so it’s important to conduct a thorough inspection to remove or treat potential breeding...
Paperless office can be achieved with patience, buy-in
Two pest management professionals share how their company operations improved efficiencies and benefited from switching to paperless procedures.
Consider product droplet size for mosquito control
Different devices may result in a different size droplet of the product being delivered, which can have a tremendous effect...
Experts share promotion tips disinfecting services
Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial advisory board members share tips for promoting disinfecting and sanitizing services.
Utilize IGRs to control mosquitoes
You will never kill 100 percent of the population when targeting highly mobile insects like mosquitoes and insects growth regulators...
Protect yourself against email scams
Because BEC scams focus on human judgment rather than technological vulnerabilities, they require employee training in addition to technology adjustments.
What to expect from new EPA leader
Michael Regan has been selected as the new leader of the the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by the new...
Third-generation PMP marks golden anniversary
Celebrating 50 years in the industry, Larry Treleven now serves as executive VP of his family-owned business, Sprague Pest Solutions...
3 bad application habits to correct and avoid
Now is a good time to review how to use foggers and sprayers for disinfection, along with common misapplication methods...
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?
Pro tips for offering disinfecting and sanitizing services
Read some expert tips from pest management professionals offering disinfecting and sanitizing services to customers in light of the pandemic.
Answering emergency calls anytime, anywhere
Disinfection service emergency calls became routine for Hellertown, Pa.-based Quest Termite & Pest Management in 2020 during the pandemic.
Cleanup crew: COVID-19 prompts PMPs to offer disinfecting services
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted pest management professionals to offer disinfecting and sanitizing services for customers.
Understand biting black flies
A lesser-known, still-annoying biting pest is the black fly (order Simuliidae). Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, shares some information to consider.
NPMA hosts a virtual Legislative Day 2021
The National Pest Management Association held its annual Legislative Day event online. Members discussed issues via virtual meetings with state...