Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2024 Ant Management Survey asked readers to share the details about the largest ant infestation they battled. Read on for a couple of war stories. Invasion of the ghost ants The owner of a very nice home in an established section of town near a river had ghost ants (Tapinoma melanocephalum) […]
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2024 Ant Management Supplement: Pro tips for ant control
Ant management may be challenging because of several factors: unfamiliar or invasive species, multiple nests, conducive conditions, and uncooperative customers....
Syngenta announces 2 new active ingredients pending registration
Registration of new isocycloseram will lead to a new cockroach gel bait, Vanecto.
Temperature and time may affect ant management
When you consider how temperature and time influence ant activity together, it becomes easier to understand the highs and lows...
The value of regular team meetings
As the busy season ramps up in the pest control world, one of the first things we tend to neglect...
Bugs and building ensure a lasting legacy
When you need more space, consider this: Leaving one location and moving to another leaves those who have seen and...
From promise to progress: Tailor Made and 1-Stop Pest Control
I thought it would be good to catch up with last year’s start-ups and see how they are doing. Are...
Easing customer concerns
As bed bug awareness escalates, professionalism, education and compassion help alleviate customer anxiety.
Questions linger from the 2023 tax season
This work has given some insight into income, tax liabilities and attitudes toward taxes. Read on for a few common...
The Pest Posse Roundup: Elevating professionalism in pest control
Professionalism in the pest control industry stands as the bedrock of trust and reliability, yet it often remains a topic...
RISE engages in regulatory advocacy
The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has been crucial in...
PMP Growth Summit: Bed Bug Roundtable
Pest management professionals (PMPs) and a biopesticide manufacturer discuss trends, obstacles and opportunities.
How savvy is your spider knowledge?
Fill out my online form. Editor’s Note: Questions for this month’s test were contributed by Greg Baumann; Foster Brusca; Doug...
Promote these 8 elements for brand growth
There are plenty of free advertising opportunities available that you can capitalize on before you sacrifice your next vacation on...
FTC’s non-compete ban challenged in court
The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) recent decision to preempt state laws and prohibit companies from using non-compete agreements appears to...
What’s your favorite bed bug inspection tip? (Reader Question of the Month)
Please take a moment to answer out latest reader poll: What's your favorite bed bug inspection tip?