The 83rd annual Purdue Pest Management Conference took place Jan. 7-9 on the West Layfayette, Ind.
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.
Dr. Gary Bennett, BCE: Five decades of conference leadership
Gary Bennett started in pest control at age 12 and it has evolved into a lifelong career.
5 questions with Kim Stockment
Kimberly Stockment is the program administrator for Purdue University’s Online Learning programs.
Generous PMPs abound
On this page is a smattering of the many charitable projects and causes in which various pest management professionals (PMPs)...
5 questions with Dr. Mo Rachadi
This month’s question-and-answer session is with Dr. Mohamed Rachadi, who has been in the pest management industry for more than...
PWIPM networking event empowers women
Professional Women in Pest Management (PWIPM) — a National Pest Management Association (NPMA) committee — provides support, education and networking...
Laura Simpson: Ready for what’s next
Laura Simpson has been involved in pest control from the operations, insurance and association sides. Now that her company has...
Dr. Faith Oi: Education and research fuel the fire
Dr. Faith Oi guides entomology students, school faculty and pest management professionals on the reasons pest control is vital to...
Women in pest: Strength in numbers
You would have to be blind not to notice that the number of women at state and national industry events...
Pat Hottel: McCloud Services’ training guru
Patricia Hottel ensures every employee is equipped to inspect, treat and problem-solve with the proper knowledge, equipment and techniques.
Suzanne Graham: Rounding up regulations for the rest of us
Suzanne Graham stays on top of regulations Massey Services faces in each state and community it serves, and shares the...
Andrea and Kristin Coron: A shared dedication to the industry
Andrea and Kristin Coron are sisters-in-law, best friends and business partners who cultivate professionalism in pest management.
Lisa Myers-Botts: Social savvy entrepreneur
Lisa Myers-Botts has grown her pest management company through social media.
PMP‘s 3rd annual: Women in Pest Management
PMP’s third annual look at women in pest management features pros in all facets of the industry.
Emily Thomas Kendrick: In the people business
Emily Thomas Kendrick hires and retains “rock stars” that not only have technical prowess, but sales and people skills, too.
Thank you, Doc Frishman
Some 30 years ago, I decided to drive to Chattanooga, Tenn., to attend a daylong training seminar and learn more...