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Ensure a customer comfort level with all technicians

When hiring technicians, you should ensure the applicant represents your brand, is a positive part of your team, shows care...

Ryan Ridgley leads discussions on the challenges and successes of running a small company. PHOTO: HUNTSMAN WILDLIFE

Podcast help owners learn about running a nuisance wildlife business

Learn more about the “Trap Talk Live” podcast, which aims to help owners of small, independent companies learn about running...

Springtails were once considered to be insects, but are now known as hexapods. PHOTO: SUSAN ELLIS, BUGWOOD.ORG

Protecting livelihoods and public health: The crucial role of PMPs

Whenever you feel like you’re in a rut or unappreciated, always remember that the work that PMPs do is extremely...

Mosquito control business tips: Expert insights for success

We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members for some good business tips when it comes to...

How to manage tick risks during the spring season

The sudden surge in vegetation growth during spring can provide an “uptick” in the preferred habitat for many hard-bodied tick...

The event stems from a very active Facebook Group page for members to see one another in person and learn about new trends in the industry from seasoned presenters. Planning is already underway for the next meeting, scheduled for August 2026 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. PHOTO: FOSTER BRUSCA

Insights from the 2025 Women in Pest Control Conference

Over two days, an inspiring group of professionals came together to celebrate education, collaboration and empowerment at the 2025 Women...

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Educate customers on mosquito control for better public health

Pest control offers protection, but often, the challenge is making customers aware your company provides mosquito management services in the...

The researchers' rendering of what the amber-preserved wasp might have looked like. IMAGE: QUONG WU

Ancient wasp had ‘Venus Flytrap’ abdomen

The newly discovered Sirenobethylus charybdis wasp features a unique abdomen and rear end.

It’s all in a day’s work for this mayor/firefighter/PMP

Matt Alexander is the mayor of Dibble, Okla., and the owner of Arrow Pest Management, which is one of our...

Add-on services: What PMPs can offer or enhance this year

We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members for some good options for add-on services that PMPs...

PPMA promotes pest management education for National Pest Management Month

The Professional Pest Management Alliance, which serves as the public outreach arm of the National Pest Management Association, recognizes National...

Are you ready for starling season?

The invasive European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is about to start its yearly invasion of homes throughout North America.

Why culture is crucial to your pest control business

Many business owners believe they have a strong company culture because they promote values like being “family-oriented” or “showing integrity.”...

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How to avoid 4 common bookkeeping mistakes

Eddie Wooten shares four common bookkeeping errors for companies in the pest management industry, and how to identify and fix...

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Creativity is crucial to catching ‘rogue roof rats’

Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, explains why PMPs need to get creative when it comes to catching roof rats.