The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took action against online retailers in an effort to stop the sale of certain pesticides.
Diane Sofranec
Diane Sofranec is the senior editor for PMP magazine. She can be reached at dsofranec@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3793.
ContraPest rat control to be deployed in nation’s capital
The District of Columbia will expand the use of SenesTech's ContraPest rat fertility control product, after a successful months-long pilot...
Second Women in Pest Control conference to be held in 2021
The second Women in Pest Control (WIPC) conference will take place March 4-5, 2021. The event initially was scheduled for...
PMP survey finds industry ready for business
The past two months, you’ve been shut out of many homes and restaurants due to COVID-19. A flood of pests...
Dedication during COVID-19
A coronavirus pandemic is no match for pest management professionals who are dedicated to protecting public health and have stepped...
Pandemic affects status of industry events
Many organizations in the pest control industry have cancelled or postponed events in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
5 factors for added protection when offering new services
Here's what you need to know before launching a disinfection and/or sanitization service for your customers in the wake of...
Mosquito management tips from the pros
Six pest management professionals (PMPs) who offer mosquito control services share their advice for better management and customer satisfaction.
Perseverance is essential
When the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) held its annual Legislative Day event in Washington, D.C., we had no way...
State associations step up during pandemic
Here’s a look at how several state pest control associations are helping pest management professionals during the coronavirus pandemic.
Roadtrip Roundup: Legislative Day 2020
The NPMA’s 2020 Legislative Day event to meet with Congressional representatives in their offices took place Mach 8-10 in Washington,...
Build relationships, boost mosquito revenue
Mosquito management services add value for customers and improve PMPs’ bottom lines while protecting public health along the way.
Customer dos and dont’s during the coronavirus pandemic
The Professional Pest Management Alliance offers advice to help PMPs better communicate with customers with a new tip sheet of...
Pest control as an essential service not unprecedented
Pest control was deemed an essential service, before the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 1940s, in the midst of World War...
The importance of maintaining pesticide preemption laws
Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), federal and state governments have express authority to regulate pesticides. In...
Women in Pest Control to hold second annual event
The second annual Women in Pest Control Conference is slated for Sept. 24-25, this time at the Sheraton North Houston...