From the Magazine – Page 83 – Pest Management Professional

7 cockroach control steps

Cockroaches can easily adapt to modern control strategies, but they also can be overcome with good measures. Whether infestations are...

How to reduce cockroach populations quickly

Whether your customers have seen only one cockroach in the kitchen or have been living with dozens of them for...

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5 regulatory issues to watch in 2021

Pest management professionals are encouraged to pay attention to proposed legislation would impact the pest control industry.

Opportunities to make money abound, if you’re willing to work for them

Pete Schopen shares how his company, Schopen Pest Solutions, looks for new opportunities to make money and strategies to upsell...

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In praise of NYC PMPs

Throughout the world, pest management professionals (PMPs) battle a wide variety of pests. But to do it in New York...

The 7 Ps of evergreen companies

There are seven defining characteristics of evergreen entrepreneurs and the companies they build. They are referred to as the 7...

NPMA hosts a virtual Legislative Day 2021

The National Pest Management Association held its annual Legislative Day event online. Members discussed issues via virtual meetings with state...

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Experts share favorite flea and tick inspection tips

Pest Management Professional's columnists and editorial advisory board members share their favorite flea and tick inspection tips.

2 vacuuming tricks for cockroaches

Tommy Powell, Technical Field Specialist with MGK, shares two vacuuming hacks for better cockroach control and reducing customer callbacks.

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Assess your ant knowledge

See how well you and your team understand ants by answering these questions submitted by industry experts to test your...

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5 proposed taxes that may affect PMPs

It’s prudent for pest management professionals to be aware now of five proposed tax changes, and how they may affect...

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How to put together a team of champions

As you hire and train in 2021, view the process through the lens of building a championship team — and...

6 cockroach baiting tips

Follow these six suggested cockroach baiting tips from Dr. Sally Abbar, Field Development Scientist, Bayer Pest Management & Public Health.

An interview with an Asian tiger mosquito

Mosquitoes have received worldwide recognition as disease vectors. Get to know the Asian tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus).

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Create career paths for the next generation

The National Pest Management Association's Workforce Development Initiative is designed to encourage job seekers to find careers in professional pest...