Good ways to build recurring revenue
Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members share tips on how to build recurring revenue.
February 2022
Articles in This Edition
Focus bed bug control on prevention
Joseph Latino, of Allergy Technologies, said the reality is the present landscape of bed bugs is worsening, and responding reactively...
Check and prevent bed bugs
Joe Barile, of Bayer, explains that comprehensive treatment is essential to check and prevent bed bugs.
Protecting upholstery from bed bugs
Andrea Hancock, of Mattress Safe, explains how to protect furniture when treating for bed bugs.
Staying organized while on the go
Pest management professionals spend a lot of their time behind a windshield, so check out some of their vehicles’ front...
Support for FIFRA remains strong
More than 350 organizations comprised of members who rely on the use of pesticides sent a letter on Jan. 10...
5 questions with India Unseld
Pest Management Professional catches up with India Unseld, secretary and marketing manager of Guarantee Pest Control.
Using resin strips to treat bed bugs
Dr. Chuck Silcox, of AMGUARD, explains how dichlorvos-impregnated resin strips can be used to treat bed bugs.
Tips for customers to avoid bed bugs
John-Michael Kibrick, of Sterifab, provides tips to give customers to prevent bed bug infestations.
Use NPMA bed bugs guidelines to treat bed bugs
Harry Bryan, of Nisus Corp., recommends using the National Pest Management Association's bed bugs guidelines for treatment tips.
UPFDA members reconnect in-person
Members of the United Producers, Formulators and Distributors Association were together in-person at the National Pest Management Association’s PestWorld 2021.
Sprayers to use when treating bed bugs
Casey Prewitt, of Neogen, discusses the success of the sprayers that can be used to treat bed bugs.
Bell ringer
Elevate cash flow, profits and valuations by moving to monthly electronic billing, quarterly services and other recurring business.
Why the William Blair/PCO M&A Specialists Pest Index is key
Tim Mulrooney, a stock market analyst who covers the pest control industry at the investment bank William Blair & Co.,...
Commit to customers for long-term success
Mark Lanford, of Ensystex, said that pest management professionals must have a commitment from customers to be successful long-term.
Tips to identify bed bugs
Mel Whitson, of Zoecon, provides tips on how to identify bed bugs to catch the infestation early.
Consider infestation before treating
David Newfang, ACE, of Rockwell Labs, says to consider the infestation levels, pressure and nature of the account to determine...
Prenolepis imparis: Winter ant
Winter ants are widely distributed throughout the United States that are shiny, monomorphic workers vary in color from light to...
Vacuum to remove bed bugs
Dr. Nina Jenkins, of ConidioTec, advises to vacuum before treating for bed bugs to remove all visible bed bugs, skins...
Be wary of EPA timetable
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency must complete new reviews within 15 years of registration or previous review. The EPA started...
Look beyond carpets for this beetle
Dan Baldwin, of Hawx Pest Control, answers the question about how to treat carpet beetles when the facility only has...
Easing customer anxieties about bed bugs
Tommy Powell, of MGK, explains how to set expectations for customers when treating bed bugs to ease their anxiety on...
WorkWave 2022 ‘Beyond Service’ User Conference
WorkWave hosted the Beyond Service User Conference on Jan. 9-12 in Orlando, Fla., which is its biggest user conference to-date.
Seal squirrels out of attics, or they will return
Gray squirrel nests are a familiar sight in many neighborhoods across the eastern half of the United States. Here's how...
Winning strategies
Learn from Dan Gordon, CPA, about a few of his pest control company clients that rely on solid strategies to...
Evaluate your bird knowledge
Check your bird knowledge with this month's tech test from Pest Management Professional magazine.