Mosquito resistance issues
Greg Pettis, of Nature-Cide, says, "sometimes we forget about mosquito resistance issues until we have bounce-back from populations that kind...
May 2023
Articles in This Edition
Help customers prevent mosquitoes
Matt Remmen, of Envu, says PMPs can help customers prevent mosquitoes by showing them the easy, everyday steps they can...
Mosquito control for outdoor spaces
Anna Berry, BCE, shares four factors to consider when choosing the right tools for liquid adulticide applications.
PMP Gallery: Legislative Day
Check out photos from the 2023 Legislative Day in Washington D.C.
Quick Takes from the 2023 PMP Growth Summit
Partner company representatives addressed attendees during Boardroom Presentations the first day of the PMP Growth Summit.
Treat mosquitoes with insect growth regulator
Dr. Andrew Fisher, BCE, PHE, says most effective treatments for mosquitoes in and near small ponds is with an insect...
Using excitorepellents to treat mosquitoes
Dr. Jamel Sandidge, of Nisus, discusses using excitorepellents to treat mosquitoes.
Don’t let customers tamper with evidence
Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, gives tips on how to avoid customers cleaning up pest evidence so you can better treat...
Eliminate standing water to prevent mosquitoes
"Wet and warming conditions are conducive to water accumulation, creating prime spots for mosquitoes to develop," says Mel Whitson, of...
PMP finds the industry is ‘tailor-made’ to his interests, skills
For this month’s “Start-Up Stories,” Pete Schopen takes a closer look at Christian Allan and his company, Tailor Made Pest...
Help customers combat mosquitoes
Alea Pedroza, PCA, provides tips to help your customers combat mosquitoes.
Think like a football coach
"Just like in a game of football, building a successful business requires strategy, teamwork and perseverance," said Raleigh Jenkins, president...
Good ways to boost employee morale
We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members to share a good way to boost employee morale. Here...
Green solutions for mosquito control
Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, says effective green solutions are available for mosquito controls.
A Look Back: Photos from 1968
As part of Pest Management Professional magazine's 90th anniversary, take a look at a couple of archive photos from 1968.
Asian subterranean termite: Coptotermes gestroi
Learn more about this month's Pest Spotlight: Asian subterranean termite.
D2D comes of age with Rollins/Fox deal
Dan Gordon, CPA, breaks down the industry’s largest door-to-door (D2D) deal ever with Rollins acquiring Fox Pest Control.
Identifying mosquitoes
Dr. Chris Keefer, of Syngenta, gives four tips on how to identify mosquitoes during inspections.
6 steps to closing more sales leads
Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE, shares tips to close more sales leads.
Puddles, standing water attract mosquitoes
"Puddles and standing water also serve as both a breeding ground and refuge from the hotter summer temperatures," says Michael...
Where not to treat mosquitoes
Tommy Powell, of MGK, gives tips on where not to treat mosquitoes and what to avoid.
Relationships & Revenue
The 2023 PMP Growth Summit draws record number of pest management professionals and partners.
Brush up on your knowledge of fleas and ticks
Test out your flea and tick knowledge from this month's Tech Test.
The customer could be wrong
Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares tips how to handle customers when they are in the wrong.
Finding ever-better ways for pest control
Last month, Dr. Cassie Krejci was promoted from director of technical services for Rentokil Terminix to head of science and...
PestVets represent at 2023 Legislative Day
Operation Gratitude, sponsored by FMC and PestVets, has been a highlight of the National Pest Management Association’s (NPMA’s) Legislative Day...
5 pointers for mosquito season
Heather Patterson, of Control Solutions Inc., shares five tips to get ready for mosquito season.
Reader Poll: Ways to boost employee morale
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What’s a good way to boost employee morale?