Recent government efforts in Phoenix, Ariz. to eradicate a rising roof rat population have proven ineffective according to the Maricopa County vector control office. After rats were first discovered in the Arcadia neighborhood near Phoenix, many government resources have been thrown at the problem to no avail. Efforts included putting up more than 6,000 bait […]
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UK PMP goes above and beyond and saves a couples lost marriage mementos
We love little stories like this one; where a PMP goes above and beyond with heartwarming results. Maybe file this...
“Memory of an Icon – Arnold and Me” by Steven Wright
[In light of the passing of golf pro Arnold Palmer, we’d like to republish this article by columnist Steven Wright,...
Billy’s Back! — but not on stateside TVs
Perhaps you know him best as “Billy the Exterminator” — a somewhat controversial pest management celebrity among many PMPs. Well,...
Ed Sheehan brings rats to light in horrifying Morgan Spurlock documentary
If the name Morgan Spurlock sounds familiar, you may remember his stomach-churning, diet-inducing documentary “Super Size Me” about the evils...
Freedom PC’s bed bug treatment checklist helpful for PMPs, consumers
Freedom Pest Control, a central Indiana-based pest control company recently announced their release of a 14-point checklist that’s as useful...
PMP visits RISE’s 26th Annual Conference in Williamsburg, Va.
RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment), an organization that promotes the safe use of pesticides to control pests and invasive...
Arrow Exterminators: Masters of the merger
Kevin Burns, chief development officer of Arrow Exterminators, has played a key role in more than 100 mergers for the...
Pest memento takes home honors at state fair
For David Fincannon, president of A-All Pest Control, hanging onto an old issue of Pest Management Professional (PMP) turned out to...
… from ‘Snopes’ to Nopes
Do you know about Snopes.com? If you’re an Internet smarty-pants, you probably do. You see something on Facebook — usually...
The spider that ate my neighborhood! (or: My late-summer porch pal) [UPDATED 9/7/16]
Maybe you’ve heard of the 1972 novelty (not-quite-a) hit, “The Cockroach that Ate Cincinnati” by Rose & the Arrangement. It’s...
Purdue entomologist and team receive USDA grant for neonic research
Congratulations to Ian Kaplan and his Purdue University team for receiving a $3.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of...
It’s National Dog Day!
Happy National Dog Day! In honor of National Dog Day, we wanted to share these photos that Black Diamond Pest...
Off to the (cockroach) races with the NJPMA
On Thursday, Aug. 18, I was privy to a glimpse into the future of our nation. The winner of this year’s presidential...
Brock’s Mouse Limo Ride Through Lion County Safari
Today we have a guest blogger post from Toby Srebnik, Manager of PR, Social Media & Community Events for Truly...
The (Cockroach) Race to the White House
Tomorrow I’ll be flying to New Jersey for the 69th Annual New Jersey Pest Management Association (NJPMA) Clinic, Tradeshow and...