Pest Management Professional (PMP) has teamed with the Pest Posse to present “Today’s PMP,” a video podcast that appears twice a month on the Pest Posse TV television network and mobile app. PMP Senior Editor Diane Sofranec and the Pest Posse’s co-founder and PMP Editorial Advisory Board member and “Pest Posse Roundup” columnist Foster Brusca […]
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.
EUREKA uses community approach to rat control
Learn more about the Effective Urban Rodent Ecology Knowledge Alliance (EUREKA).
Five generations, one workforce: The pest control leadership challenge
For the first time in history, we have five generations working side by side: Traditionalists (Silent), Boomers, Gen X, Millennials...
Can your business survive without you? Questions to ask yourself
My wife asked me a simple question: “What would happen if you couldn’t work?”
Tell us: What’s the state of your industry?
We want to know more from pest management professionals like you.
Bike-riding brothers shine spotlight on giving back
Bobby and Raleigh Jenkins are riding 5,500 miles trek from Anchorage, Alaska, to College Station, Texas.
PMPs invited to share cockroach control expertise
If you’re a pest management professional (PMP) who successfully offers cockroach management services, you’re invited to take Pest Management Professional’s...
Run your Business: The power of a shout-out
Michael Border explains more about the power of words. Not just in the moment — but days, weeks, even years...
Strategies for pest control companies to build a strong brand
Like pest control, effective branding is about prevention, consistency and leaving a lasting (and positive) impression.
Upcoming pest activity: What to expect and how to prepare
Dr. Mohammed El Damir, BCE, shares at a few common spring pests, outlining their biology, behavior and key management tactics.
Putting tech to work in the pest industry to go green this Earth Day
Modern advancements in the materials and tools used for pest control — as well as shifts in customer demand toward...
Run your Business: Looking back to look forward
Michael Broder reflects on the history and growth of BHB Pest Elimination.
Are you ready for starling season?
The invasive European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) is about to start its yearly invasion of homes throughout North America.
Pest industry challenges discussed at the Pest Daily conference
Scarlett Nolen recaps a recent panel discussion about common industry challenges such as leadership, operational efficiency, growth strategies and acquisition...
Run your Business: Buck the status quo to conquer BHAGs
Michael Broder explains how despite years of consistent growth, this year he wants to ignore the comfortable numbers and try...
Is it time to exploit or resist the latest service trends?
Bob Williamson shares some of his retail service rules to live by.