Spray foam insulation has hampered termite inspections for pest management professionals across the country. In Georgia, a couple of changes to the state’s building code has made the task easier as of Jan. 1.
Diane Sofranec
Diane Sofranec is the senior editor for PMP magazine. She can be reached at dsofranec@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3793.
Organizations support FIFRA, reject PACTPA
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Industry organizations meet up with new and existing members
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PestWorld — in person
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Maintain possession by meeting challenges head-on
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PMPs hold the line on employee and customer retention once again
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Live from PestWorld 2021
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A winning season is in store for pest control companies
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Bed bug legislation aims to protect tenants, landlords from infestations
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PMPs for the win
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Definition of WOTUS changes yet again
A new court ruling calls for a change in the interpretation of the definition of waters of the United States...
Understanding unwelcome ant species
Texas A&M researchers examine how genetics may contribute to the spread of an invasive species that is making its way...
Moving forward: The sale of a 57-year-old company
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