COVID-19 – Page 5 – Pest Management Professional

Western donates disinfectant service to fire department

Parsippany, N.J.-based Western Pest Services recently provided the Talleyville Fire Co. with a free Western PurClean disinfection service.

Viking Pest announces Pro-Clean sweepstakes

Basking Ridge, N.J.-based Viking Pest, an Anticimex company, has launched a sweepstakes where community members can nominate their favorite local...

With NPMA’s PestWorld virtual-only in 2020, PMP cancels this year’s Hall of Fame banquet

Pest Management Professional (PMP) has decided to cancel this year’s PMP Hall of Fame banquet and induction ceremony, which would...

PestWorld goes virtual for 2020

The National Pest Management Association board of directors unanimously approved hosting PestWorld as a virtual convention this year.

The Fox Pest Control sales team of Oxford, Conn. PHOTO: FOX PEST CONTROL

Fox Pest Control donates to epilepsy, COVID-19 charities

Fox Pest Control's Oxford, Conn.-based office donated more than $1,400 to charity, including the Epilepsy Foundation and non-profits affected by...

Ant control during a pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic and resulting stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders changed the way pest management professionals (PMPs) across the country perform...

Idle cars create rodent harborage

You may recall that not long ago, a rabbit jumped out of the hood of my 2013 Ford Flex. Even...

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Opportunity arises from challenging times

Now that the pest control industry are starting to recover from the emotional stress of COVID-19, this a perfect time...

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Showing gratitude and staying strong

The owner of Schopen Pest Solutions reflects on what the past few months have been like navigating the pandemic as...

Corralling accounts: 8 tips for avoiding cancellations

Customer service is at the core of successful pest control companies. Reassure customers it’s your duty to protect their health...

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How to offer pest control after a pandemic

Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, presents "Pest Control After a Pandemic," a free webinar hosted by Pest Management Professional magazine.

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Teaching working K9s a new trick

The British government provided funding to research working to determine whether dogs could be trained to sniff out coronavirus on...

Webinars address how to navigate your business during a pandemic

The webinar series “COVID-19 Proofing Your Business” was designed to help PMPs carry on as states issued stay-at-home mandates during...

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Supplier forecast: The future looks favorable

We asked several suppliers what they’re seeing and hearing from their pest management professional customers about the effects of COVID-19...

Customers at home engaged in pest control

Customers who have been spending more time at home seem to be more engaged and curious about pest control, asking...