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Joe and Ed Sheehan have a unique rapport and decades of pest control experience to share. PHOTO: COLONY PEST MANAGEMENT

Father-son dynamic of ‘Colony Confidential’ helps set podcast apart

One of the longest-running pest control industry podcasts is hosted by native New Yorkers Joe Sheehan and his father, Ed,...

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Evolving solutions in termite control help to deliver success

Termite control solutions are more effective and affordable than ever, and that’s good news for pest management professionals (PMPs) and...

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Tips to turn obstacles into opportunities at your business

Every business has its share of obstacles and opportunities, and pest control companies are no exception. Successful pest management professionals...

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Customer and employee retention strategies for PMPs

Customer and employee retention challenges have created countless detours for pest control companies, according to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025...

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California passes another rodenticide ban

A California law will ban the use of first- and second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides and goes into effect Jan. 1, 2025.

2025 State of the industry: The road to success is always under construction

Responses from Pest Management Professional’s 2025 State of the Industry survey reveal PMPs are hard at work to adapt to...

The ribbon cutting ceremony marked the official start of PestWorld 2024. Pictured, from left, are NPMA Director of Meetings & Exhibits Megan Moloney, Chris Collins of the John Denver Tribute Band and National Pest Management Association board of directors Bob Dold, Marillian Missiti, Faye Golden, Dominique Stumpf, Emily Thomas Kendrick and Mike Bullert. PHOTO: PMP STAFF

Live from PestWorld 2024

The majestic mountains of Denver, Colo., were not the only draw for pest management professionals (PMPs) attending the National Pest...

Dr. Harold Harlan, BCE; Pat Hottel, BCE; and Dr. Bill Robinson are members of the PMP Hall of Fame Class of 2024. PHOTO: PMP STAFF

PMP honors Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Pest Management Professional (PMP) inducted the 2024 class of its Hall of Fame at a black-tie reception Oct. 21, at...

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California passes another rodenticide ban

California passed a law that bans the use of first-generation anti-coagulant rodenticides in wildlife habitat areas that will go into...

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13 cockroach control pro tips

No matter which cockroach species you’re dealing with — American (Periplaneta americana), German (Blattella germanica), Oriental (Blatta orientalis), smoky brown...

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How 7 PMPs solved challenging cockroach infestations

When we asked pest management professionals (PMPs) who answered Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2024 Cockroach Management Survey to share their...

Survey says that cockroaches have met their match

The pros know how to take down this persistent pest.

Hottel, second from left, with her family at Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pa.: daughter-in-law Laura; sons Ben, Robby and Justin; husband Andy; and daughter-in-law Kayleigh. PHOTO COURTESY OF PATRICIA HOTTEL

PMP Hall of Fame profile: Patricia Hottel, BCE

Providing technical and training support for technicians has been, 2024 PMP Hall of Fame inductee, Pat Hottel’s calling for nearly...

Dr. Harlan still enjoys sharing his entomological knowledge. PHOTO: DR. HAROLD HARLAN

PMP Hall of Fame profile: Dr. Harold Harlan, BCE

2024 PMP Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Harlan’s experience with bed bugs proved to be ahead of its time.

The Arrow Achievement Awards were held offsite, at the Coca-Cola Roxy concert venue located across from Atlanta Braves’ ballpark, Truist Park. The company recognized 70 award winners, including Joe Thomas, chairman and Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer (Class of 2009), who received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. (Photo: Diane Sofranec)

Photo Finish: Arrow Exterminators 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Kickoff Leadership Summit

Arrow Exterminators held its annual 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Kickoff Leadership Summit Aug. 6 and 7 at The Loews Hotel in...