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Turning IPM upside down with baits

Cockroaches are seemingly evolving in their bait aversion traits, a situation many pest management professionals (PMPs) have experienced.

Foster Brusca, left, discusses industry onboarding tips with Maria Berta. (Photo: The Pest Posse)

The Pest Posse Roundup: How to master employee onboarding

Whether you have two employees or 200, onboarding isn’t just a legal formality — it’s vital for setting up your...

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Reduce absenteeism by strengthening company culture

Building a strong, positive workplace culture is crucial to reducing absenteeism. A good workplace culture encourages open communication, offers support...

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Pest spotlight: Mites Subclass: Acari

Understanding specific types of mites is crucial for pest management professionals, as many individuals often attribute mysterious insect bites to...

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Strategic spending to be a theme for pest control companies in 2025

No respondents to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025 State of the Industry survey reported an upcoming budget that was less...

Why 2025 may be the year to add new services to your operation

Focusing on diversification and specialization, many pest management firms are looking to expand.

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New and emerging pest species PMPs should be looking out for

The top profitable pest categories continue to be ants, rodents, cockroaches and wood-destroying organisms (WDO) — with the last two...

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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...

Tips for pest control companies to improve cost management in 2025

Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members shared some advice on how pest control companies can improve cost...

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4 behaviors to improve mid-level management development

Bob Williamson reflects on his 40-plus-year career of managing people and shares four lessons learned on how to develop mid-level...

Signs show the pest control industry looks to have a smooth road ahead in 2025

The professional pest management industry landscape remains diverse, with 42 percent of companies responding projecting revenues under $1 million; 47...

How NWCOA helps PMPs become WCOs

Wildlife control offers an outstanding revenue stream if done correctly. But if done incorrectly, it can create a nightmare scenario...

“Cooking is just another type of art — edible art!” maintains Joseph Nguyen, adding he enjoys making meals for his family. (Photo: Joseph Nguyen)

Flavorful fusion or pest solution, Nguyen sees success

Joseph Nguyen had an excellent first year in 2023, finishing with $110,000 in revenue. He hoped to double that in...

The 2024 New York Pest Expo highlights and insights

Bug Off Pest Control Center hosted the 22nd New York Pest Expo on Nov. 8, with the theme “Natural Intelligence,”...

Christopher Gigley, left, and Marshall Gaster stand in the new Syngenta Crop Protection headquarters lobby, next to a structure that highlights the company’s mission. (Photo: PMP Staff)

Syngenta PPM continues to innovate

New headquarters help facilitate the research and development of solutions for PMPs.