Cockroach control requires strategic expertise, blending knowledge of species behavior with innovative techniques.
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Why you need to deliver a one-two punch to German cockroaches
After performing your IPM program and completing your initial treatment, you should return approximately 10 to 14 days later for...
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...
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...
UPFDA drives industry progress through key events
The United Producers, Formulators and Distributors Association (UPFDA) is strategically embracing a growth mindset to offer networking opportunities and fill...
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...
2025 PMP Mosquito Management survey breaks down revenue opportunities, top species and more
Check out the 2025 Mosquito Management Supplement, which shows results from PMP Mosquito Management Survey in February 2025.
Apply nonrepellent insecticides to avoid repellency issues
To avoid repellency issues and reduce callbacks, we recommend applying nonrepellent insecticides that kill, rather than repel, the population.
Diversify your plan of attack to combat German cockroaches
Various techniques and products often are necessary to implement a successful cockroach control program. Gel baits, granular baits and dusts...
Understand the biology of German cockroaches to achieve effective control
When trying to control a population of German cockroaches, it is important to recognize that most of the population is...
7 things to consider to help improve your cockroach control
Not getting the results you were expecting after a cockroach service? Cockroach control can be tricky, so it may be...
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...
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.”...
Incorporate a preventive program to achieve better bed bug control
Bed bugs often are treated reactively rather than as part of a preventive program. However, incorporating monitoring into a management...
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...