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Ray Johnson reflects on Gatlinburg fire

Ray Johnson

As I give you this update on the overwhelming firestorm that took us all by surprise here in the Great Smoky Mountains, I feel it is important to also include the timeline of the monster that affected so many: Wednesday, Nov. 23: A fire of about 1.5 acres is reported at the Chimney Tops Trail, […]

Dr. Cisse Spragins

Q&A: Rockwell Labs Dr. Cisse Spragins talks internships

1. How has Rockwell’s internship program evolved since having Yareli Hernandez as your first intern in 2014? Yareli came to...

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GoFundMe started for 2 PMPs in vehicle crash

On Dec. 13, 2016, the lives of two Gilbert, Ariz.-based Magic Pest Control employees were changed forever. Termite technicians Brandon...

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Dr. Gary Bennett tours Purdue’s PMP ‘Wall’ of Fame

Dr. Gary Bennett, coordinator of the Urban and Industrial Pest Management Center at Purdue University, gives a tour of the...

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Video: Town and Country tech assists choking man

Town and Country Pest Solutions Inc. technician and past “Ninja Warrior” contestant Pavel Fesyuk helped save a man’s life Jan....

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Women in pest management: Judy Black, BCE

Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...

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Women in pest management: Shay Runion

Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...

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Women in pest management: Jo Cook

Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...

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Women in pest management: Dr. Susan Jones

Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...

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PMP features charities in lieu of holidays

Pest Management Professional (PMP) prides itself on reporting on a variety of charitable endeavors undertaken by readers, and in the...

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Women in pest management: Erica Brister

Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...

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Schopen celebrates ‘The 12 Days of Pest Control’

Just like family members, my employees can give me joy and blessings — or they can give me pain and...

Women in pest management: Glynnis Anderson

Pest Management Professional chronicled six women who have made pest management their calling. Each one forged her own path toward...

5 ways to show you care during the holidays

[Editor’s note: This post was originally published Dec. 9, 2015, on MyPMP.net.] ’Tis the season to be jolly and generous,...

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Holiday hints from Braman, Massey

This week, we received press releases from both Agawam, Mass.-based Braman Termite and Pest Elimination and Orlando, Fla.-based Massey Services....

Women in Pest Management: Susan Fries

Susan Fries, known by many as “The Termite Lady” of Ecola Termite & Pest Control Services, discusses how she started...