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Members are the meaning of Pi Chi Omega

The mission of industry fraternity Pi Chi Omega is to connect and enrich the urban pest management community. We want...

10 steps for improving your bird control revenue

Creating a revenue stream from bird control service is one thing; maintaining wealth from this offering is quite another. Where...

birds fly by plane PHOTO: ISTOCK.COM/OLASER

Bird control: Cash in while protecting planes, passengers

Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger (15:26:37): Uh, what a view of the Hudson today. First Officer Jeffrey Skiles (15:26:42): Yeah. Skiles...

Mosquito control tips from the pros

Pest management professionals (PMPs) offer advice on mosquito management methods that have worked for them. For 15 more mosquito management...

Joining forces to ensure protection from termites

Spray foam insulation is a popular option for homeowners who want to reduce heat loss and lower utility bills, but...

Prepare to have a “tick talk” with clients

To avoid callbacks, be sure to educate your customers about what tick treatment entails — and what to expect as...

Ask the Expert: Determining lures for different moth species

QUESTION: We have a large home that has webbing clothes moth traps. Recently, we found some of the traps with...

Michael Patterson, left, shakes hands with Dub Hayes to close their business deal. PHOTO: MICHAEL PATTERSON

5 questions with Michael Patterson, Pest Pro Solutions

Michael Patterson, owner of Pest Pro Solutions, Shelbina, Mo., has an unusual tale of acquiring his company.

Bird control strategies for commercial accounts

Here are some recommendations from South Elgrin, Ill.-based McCloud Services on strategies for protecting your industrial and commercial accounts from...

Losing staff, Schopen makes a music playlist

During the past nine months, Pete Schopen had five employees leave his company.

Tools for termites

Product manufacturers share what’s new, what’s coming, and their forecasts for 2019-2025.

Lack of paper trail leads to cautionary tale

Several years ago, a fellow pest management professional (PMP) operating in a market outside of mine called and asked me...

6 ways to build your company with the end in mind

Be ready with a strategy for when you retire or move on.

Experts share rodent control tips more PMPs should try

We asked Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial board members to share some rodents control tips that more PMP's should try....

3 tips for turning to outsourcing

Here are three steps that will help you find the best providers to handle your needs when outsourcing.