Callback Cures – Page 2 – Pest Management Professional

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Create career paths for the next generation

The National Pest Management Association's Workforce Development Initiative is designed to encourage job seekers to find careers in professional pest...

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Turn a rainy day into an educational opportunity

Talk to your customers about how the current weather trends in your region, including rain, may be affecting local pest...

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Exterior pest inspections may require a change in direction

The winter months are a great time to focus on finding and communicating pest exclusion opportunities to clients to add...

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2021 could be the start of something big

Consider these resolutions that can be adapted for your circumstances; perhaps one will strike a chord with you for 2021.

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’Tis the season for SPP surprises

Share practical IPM advice with clients, reminding them to keep baking supplies in airtight containers to deter stored product pests.

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The silver lining to the Asian giant hornet phenomenon

Ultimately, the message to consumers remains the same: Stinging insect control is a job for a pro, not a do-it-yourself...

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Protect yourself, others from ticks

There is zero evidence that ticks transmit COVID-19, but they remain the most important vector of arthropod-borne disease in the...

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PMPs: Keep calm and wash your hands

The CDC recommendations for washing hands should not be new to PMPs, since handling and applying pest management products necessitates...

Why ‘previous treatment’ was removed from NPMA’s WDI report

The National Pest Management Association released the revised NPMA 33 Wood Destroying Insect Inspection Report following nearly two years of...

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Cold-weather ticks provide opportunities for education

Most tick questions come in the warmer months, but don’t be surprised if a client calls with a concern about...

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Beware of counterfeit pesticides

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, e-commerce sales have increased from 4 percent to 10 percent of all retail sales...

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Why pest IDs are so important

The common names of pests do matter, but they can be confusing. Dr. Jim Fredericks explains why it is so...

Microclimate’s role in flea control

The difference between what customers “want” in an outdoor flea treatment and what they “need” can be big. Outdoor flea...

Technicians vs. ‘checknicians’

Checking insect light traps, pest monitors and rodent stations are all important parts of a pest management professional’s (PMP’s) integrated...

For ants, focus more on nest, less on food

The most important step in nuisance ant control is not finding the food source. Instead, it’s crucial to locate and...