Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board share how they set themselves and their companies apart from competitors.
Pest Talk
PMPPestTalk is Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine’s blog. It explores topics related to pest control, including pest management business, technology, industry-related news and features, and personal observations and information from PMP‘s stable of editors, expert contributors and the occasional guest contributor. You can access this online destination for pest management-related topics, which can range from further coverage of the print magazine’s content, to information not covered in the magazine.
Extending the parade route of PMPs
Pest management professionals continue to participate in community parades. See more photos of a variety of floats, cars and costumes...
Compelling Communications compiles brand dos and don’ts for PMPs
June Van Klaveren has put together a list of dos and don'ts to help pest management professionals achieve marketing and...
Reader poll: Competitive advantage
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: How do you set your company apart from competitors...
Breaking: Some spiders think fire ants have cooties
At your next fire ant account, take a look around: Are spiders in the vicinity, too? Odds are, probably not.
Caring PMPs gain customers
Eliminating an infestation is the most important part of a PMP's job, but showing compassion may be key to attracting,...
When customers are driven by fear, treat with understanding
Customers are often driven by fear when they call a pest management professional. Take the opportunity to prevent the pests,...
Bird control tips for new construction projects
Brett Madden shares bird control tips for new construction projects. An exclusion strategy should be part of building construction plans...
Moisture is the common denominator in small fly sources
The common theme with small fly species problems is there will be water and some sort of organic material collecting...
Chemotecnica hosts virtual conference for international audience
The 18th edition of the Integral Technical Days for Pest Control Companies took place online, hosted by Chemotecnica Division Salud...
Experts reflect on why pest control is a great industry
We asked Pest Management Professional‘s columnists and editorial advisory board members why someone should consider a career in the professional pest...
Reader poll: Pest control careers
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: Tell us why someone should consider a career in...
Meeting demand has its rewards
Last year, the coronavirus pandemic sparked a surge in disinfecting services, an additional service that has proven to be lucrative...
Still so much to learn
Heather Gooch discusses her recent a promotion to editor-in-chief of Pest Management Professional and her career in the pest control...
Pest control and technology: Are companies ready for the divergence on the horizon?
Pest control companies will need to do a tremendous amount of groundwork to transform their business with technology into the...
PMP earns writing, design awards
Pest Management Professional won two national and five regional Azbee Awards of Excellence, from the American Society of Business Publication...