Dr. Laurel Hansen may actually be an unparalleled U.S. researcher of all things ants. They’re more than her favorite pest to study. They also pave the road of her career in academia — from the first entomology course she took as an undergrad all the way to her current research of ant behavior and biology. […]
Human Interest
There’s more to being a pest management professional than dealing with pests. Service, charity, and humor are all important parts of the business. Learn more.
Noad Corley Joins Industry Friends in the Hall of Fame
When Noad Corley (1918-2000) is inducted into the Hall of Fame next month, he’ll be listed among many industry friends...
Halloween Pest Horror Essentials
I’m a horror movie fanatic (and I’m actually understating that a bit), so October is one of my favorite times...
Humor in Uniform: Under Observation
When I pulled up to Mrs. Brown’s home that long-ago summer, I noticed she had two adorable preschool-age kids, one...
5 Questions with Mary Vongas
This month, we feature a question and answer (Q&A) session with Mary Vongas, president of Saddle Brook, N.J.-based ChemTec Pest Control....
My Office: Donnie Blake, President, OPC Services
Here’s a look at the office of Donnie Blake, President, OPC Services, Louisville, Ky. Scroll over the photo and click...
Whit’s World: The Graduate
Our Jamie graduated from Bay High School, Bay Village, Ohio, in June. I say “Our Jamie” because so many have...
PMP Hall of Fame Spotlight: Noad Corley
The Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame Class of 2015 is comprised of Dr. Laurel Hansen, Dr. Phil Koehler,...
Family Matters: Braman Termite and Pest Elimination
In the 1980s, Jerry Lazarus, owner of Braman Termite and Pest Elimination in Agawam, Mass., was busy doing his very...
PMP Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dr. Phil Koehler
The Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame Class of 2015 is comprised of Dr. Laurel Hansen, Dr. Phil Koehler, John R. Cook Sr....
Humor in Uniform: A Pregnant Pause
When I was 19, I spent the summer as an outdoor technician for my dad’s company. I did all of...
PMP Hall of Fame Spotlight: John R. Cook Sr.
The Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame Class of 2015 is comprised of Dr. Laurel Hansen, Dr. Phil Koehler, John R. Cook Sr....
5 Questions with Pete Schopen
This month, my back-page column features a question- and -answer (Q&A) session with Pete Schopen, a regular Pest Management Professional...
PMP Hall of Fame Spotlight: Dr. Laurel Hansen
The Pest Management Professional (PMP) Hall of Fame Class of 2015 is comprised of Dr. Laurel Hansen, Dr. Phil Koehler, John R. Cook Sr....
Difference Maker: Lloyd Merritt Smigel
Editor’s Note: The PMP staff is saddened to report that Smigel, a former columnist and loyal friend of the magazine, passed...
Whit’s World: Daddy’s Li’l Girl is ‘All Growed Up’
Writers write. It’s what we do. Many of us also procrastinate. A prolific writer once said, “I don’t always love...