Heather Gooch – Page 55 – Pest Management Professional

Put training in your termite toolbox

Dr. Faith Oi, a University of Florida associate extension scientist, shares litigation and claims in termites and other wood-destroying organism...

The “after” with a vapor barrier and borate-impregnated foamboard insulation installed. PHOTO: CRAWLSPACE DEPOT

Closed crawlspaces are an open opportunity

The consumer-targeted website Crawlspaces.org, maintained by nonprofit energy firm Advanced Energy, features an article with an interesting take on the...

A PMP inspects the condition of existing attic insulation. PHOTO: PEST CONTROL INSULATION

Profit from insulation done right

Whether you train your team or outsource insulation work, here’s what you need to know to make this add-on service...

Offering pest-protection insulation service can make you even more valuable to existing and new customers. PHOTO: SERVICE PARTNERS

An insulation subcontractor’s point of view

Based in Sacramento, Calif., with 13 offices statewide, Alliance Environmental Group offers a variety of services, from asbestos removal and...

Rodent Tales: Misty Goodroad

Misty Goodroad, president of Delcon Termite and Pest Control, shares her experience with rodents during her 30-year career.

PHOTO: STOCKSTUDIOX/ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS/GETTY IMAGES

UCR researchers find way to put insects into arrested development

New research from University of California Riverside shows scientists may soon be able to prevent disease-spreading mosquitoes from maturing.

The invasive brown tree snake may reach 10 feet in length as adults; however, most snakes on Guam are 3 to 4 feet long. The snake is rear-fanged and considered mildly venomous. It uses both constriction and venom to help immobilize its prey. PHOTO: USDA/APHIS

Tylenol: The headache and snake medicine?

Mice full of acetaminophen were used by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Service to battle the invasive brown tree...

A closeup view of the butterfly in Rachel Carson's hands in "The Entomologist." PHOTO: HEATHER GOOCH

A closer look at Purdue’s entomology sculpture

PMP's Heather Gooch takes a closer look at “The Entomologist,” a bronze sculpture that resides on the main campus of...

2020 Purdue Conference packs informational punch

More than 300 pest management professionals gathered on the main campus of Purdue University for the 2020 Purdue Pest Management...

Gary and his girls: Daughter Nikki, granddaughter Allison and wife Milta. PHOTO: HEATHER GOOCH

Dr. Bennett gets roasted

To mark the end of an era, a special retirement reception and "roast" of Dr. Gary Bennett took place during...

Exhibitors from the 2020 Purdue Pest Management Conference

Purdue University's 84th annual Pest Management Conference took place Jan. 6-8, 2020, and more than 30 exhibitors participated.

Some of the Pi Chi Omega revelers at the 2020 event. PHOTO: HEATHER GOOCH

Pi Chi Omega hosts annual bowling bash

Members of Pi Chi Omega got together for their annual bowling event on the eve of the 2020 Purdue Pest...

From left, Bobby, Raleigh and Dennis Jenkins stand in front of the Austin, Texas, headquarters of Bobby’s company. Photo: Anna Munoz

Jenkins brothers share the ABCs of growth

Learn more about Bobby, Raleigh and Dennis Jenkins, who reveal the secrets of their success in pest control at ABC...

Pigeon. Photo: lom/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images

Study: Hairy situation creates toeless pigeons

French scientists studied pigeons in urban areas that don't have a full set of "toes." These toeless pigeons appeared in...

5 questions with Sandy Honess

We catch up with Sandy Honess, who co-owns Ladybug Pest Management with her husband, Frank. In the past 10 years,...