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Diane Sofranec
Diane Sofranec is the senior editor for PMP magazine. She can be reached at dsofranec@northcoastmedia.net or 216-706-3793.
FTC initiates enforcement of non-compete agreements
The FTC is taking steps to stop pest control companies from using restrictive non-compete agreements.
Liphatech names manager of structural pest control division
Liphatech, a Milwaukee, Wis.-based worldwide manufacturer of pest control products, named Matt Elderbrook business manager of its structural pest control...
Technical efficacy: The science of mosquito control
Success in the field begins with a technical understanding of the pest.
2026 Mosquito survey data: Growth rates and demand
The numbers are in: mosquito management is a primary revenue driver for 2026. Get the breakdown on projected growth, callback...
Strategic mosquito management: Labor and expectations
Success in mosquito control requires more than just the right product; it demands a strategy for staffing, customer expectations and...
2026 Mosquito Management Survey: Lucrative growth and service trends
The 2026 mosquito season is more than just a seasonal shift; it is a "golden opportunity" to provide high-value, rewarding...
Louisiana Pest Management Association names Paul K. Adams award recipient
The Louisiana Pest Management Association presented Jeff Hargrave, ACE, with the Paul K. Adams award during its Winter Convention.
Bug Zero podcast aims to educate the public
Bug Zero podcast aims to educate the public The driving force behind Bug Zero Pest Control’s “What’s the Buzz?” podcast...
Non-compete bans and WOTUS updates: 2026 regulatory report
Regulatory shifts from the EPA and FTC are changing the landscape for pest management professionals. Here is what you need...
Expert advice: Taking over a pest control account from a competitor
Transitioning a new account from a competitor requires more than just a new contract. Learn how industry experts handle equipment,...
Podcast explores how being a BCE boosts professional possibilities
A new podcast is diving into the professional world of entomology, connecting listeners with industry veterans who share how a...
Behind the mic: How the “Redd Man Podcast” attracts and educates Gen Z
A family-owned pest control company that has been in business since 1952 created its podcast to appeal to a younger...
Survey seeks termite management insights
Pest Management Professional (PMP) is working on its 2026 Termite Management Supplement sponsored by Control Solutions Inc., and we want...
2026 State of the Industry: PMPs share an optimistic outlook
Despite facing challenges from unpredictable weather and rising costs, pest management professionals (PMPs) are entering 2026 with a decidedly positive...
PMP data: Strategies for employee and customer retention in 2026
Retaining top talent and loyal customers remains a core challenge. This article provides actionable advice on two of the biggest...