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5 ways monitoring devices can improve your rodent control program

This technology equips pest management professionals with insights that allow them to anticipate and address issues before they escalate. However,...

During the “BugBytes” live recording at PestWorld 2024 in Denver, Colo., Dr. Michael Bentley presented co-hosts Ellie Sanders and Laura Rosenwald with a specially designed BugBytes World Championship Podcasting Belt. The live podcasts have been held at PestWorld since 2021, and audience members are eligible for continuing education units. PHOTO: NPMA

Technical team makes learning about research fun

The National Pest Management Association's “BugBytes” podcast aims to educate listeners by sharing, and more importantly, summarizing, research papers and science...

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Benefits from building a referral network

Referrals are the kind of sales you earn by building trust, not by pushing your services.

Bobby Jenkins (right), with his granddaughters and daughter and son-in-law (left). PHOTO: BOBBY JENKINS

Community involvement ensures festival keeps flying high

On April 5, the 97th Annual ABC Kite Fest took place in Austin, Texas. Established in 1923 by a service...

5 questions with Dan Baldwin

Pest Management Professional (PMP) caught up with Editorial Advisory Board member Dan Baldwin, BCE, REHS/RS, CCFS, CP-FS, PCQI, VP of...

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4 ways to outsource for success

Running a pest control business means juggling appointments, hiring, customer service, financials and more. But as your business grows, so...

Buggin’ Out builds upon early success

Buggin’ Out Pest Solutions has grown from $52,000 in 2022 to $170,000 in 2023 and $275,000 in 2024. But while...

6 FAQs for PMPs looking to sell their pest control businesses

Selling a business is a major decision for pest management professionals, and being well-prepared can make the entire process smoother...

Eastern yellowjacket queen (Vespula maculifrons) PHOTO: EPANTHA / ISTOCK / GETTY IMAGES PLUS / GETTY IMAGES

Avoid the sting of summer from yellowjackets

Yellowjackets can be much more than a nuisance. They exhibit territorial behavior and can sting multiple times. This makes them...

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Training sets the tone for success with bed bug management

Bed bug services are a reliable revenue generator — when the staff is trained to be thorough and compassionate.

Tech test: How much do you know about spiders?

Our June Tech Test allows you to certify your spider knowledge.

Facing the challenges American cockroaches carry

Dr. Austin Frishman shares details about two American cockroach accounts that posed unusual problems.

Fiscal year (FY) 2025 spending may look very different from this FY24 chart. CHART: RISE

RISE strives to keep OPP funded for PMPs

As a regulated industry, attention at Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment is on Department of Government Efficiency actions that...

Bed bug risk is more than just their bite

What do shrimp, cockroaches and bed bugs have in common? More than you may think.

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Orkin releases Top 50 Mosquito Cities List for 2025

Orkin recently released its annual Top 50 Mosquito Cities List and Los Angeles claimed the No. 1 spot for the...