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Reader poll: Lessons learned in mosquito management

Please take a moment to answer our latest reader poll question: What’s the best mosquito management lesson you’ve learned?

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Rodent Tales: Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE

Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, technical and training director of Adam’s Pest Control, shares the largest rodent infestation he has...

Seeking employee input leads to long-term success

Bobby Jenkins shares how ABC Home & Commercial Services handles annual Ownership Thinking meetings to work toward long-term success.

Fighting silverfish in a hoarder’s home

Natasha Wright, BCE, shares a firsthand account of encountering an unusually high concentration of this pest.

5 Questions with Dr. Paulina Maldonado-Ruiz

This month, we check in with Dr. Paulina Maldonado-Ruiz, who recently accepted the position of assistant professor in medical entomology...

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Polish your silverfish skills

"To effectively control and prevent silverfish, it’s important to use a combination of chemical and non-chemical control methods," says Dr....

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Hispid cotton rat: Sigmodon hispidus

Learn more about the hispid cotton rat in this month's Pest Spotlight.

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Mastering success: The vital role of KPIs

In today’s competitive business world, success relies on more than just hard work. It requires strategic decisions based on solid...

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Fine-tune ant control with clockwork precision

If you are looking for new ways to elevate your ant management program this spring, you may want to start...

Marketing blueprint helps guide growth

Foster Brusca, co-owner of The Pest Posse, recaps a live stream for a marketing plan developed for pest control companies....

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Confirm your knowledge of ants

Test your knowledge of ants in the April Tech Test.

Finally Pest Control readies for recurring revenue

Marcus Richardson is a former chemist turned pest pro and is latest “Start-Up Stories” participant. Learn more about his company,...

Soar in 2024

Resist the temptation to overpromise and underprice your bird control work.

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The IRS’ use of AI changes the tax audit game

Recent funding from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could resurrect the IRS's powers, says Dan Gordon, CPA.

WolfPack Advising hosts marketing conference

In January, WolfPack Advising, a digital marketing company for home services businesses, hosted the WolfPack Summit, a conference for professionals...