Rhodes started his business when he realized the need for distribution in the Midwest while working at Cook Chemical.
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.
PMP Hall of Fame 2017: Ed Martin, the fighter of Formosans
Ed Martin spent a “mere” 56 years at Terminix and 58 years in the industry, training and mentoring in termite...
PMP Hall of Fame 2017: Dr. John Klotz, the ant authority
The only thing more amazing than Dr. John Klotz’s contributions to the industry’s knowledge and understanding of ant management is...
Truly Nolen’s Key Largo office offers aid
Our Key Largo, Fla., service office (100105 Overseas Highway), which services the entire Florida Keys, reopened yesterday following Hurricane Irma....
Ohio PMP welcomed home by Habitat for Humanity
Pest management professional (PMP) Jonathan Childers and his family moved into a new home in Proctorville, Ohio, on Sept. 28,...
What’s the most outlandish pest home remedy you’ve heard?
“Persons who want to keep pests away throw pennies in the corner of a room. They often supplement it by...
ESA dishes out 2017 professional entomology awards
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) revealed the winners of its 2017 awards, which recognize scientists, educators and students who...
Caption This: Varsity blues at Bug High
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Photos: Stormin’ Norman owners launch Luckey Bee Farms
Gilbert, Ariz.-based Stormin’ Norman Termite and Pest Control has an unusual approach to bee accounts. Co-owners Ernie and Amy Henson...
Q&A with Cramer Pest Control’s Chris Cramer
Our question-and-answer session this month focuses on Chris Cramer, owner of Cramer Pest Control in Fort Mills, S.C. For the...
Vermin in history
Editor’s Note: Dr. Sarasohn is a historian who is currently writing a book titled Getting Under Our Skin: A Cultural...
Find your family/work balance
“In the blink of an eye, your children grow up. Don’t get distracted. You can’t get that time back.” That...
Caption This: Flywitness News offers picnic forecast for mosquitoes
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PMPs showcase termite tubes on Instagram
In February, we showcased five unusual termite mud tubes. Since then, we’ve received enough additional photos for a — wait...
Remembering Norman Cooper
On April 5, we lost one of the best ambassadors our industry has ever had. As I reflect on the...
Caption This: Fly graduates from Linnaeus University
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