May 2025

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Use the “submarine compartmenting” technique to overcome frustrating fly situations

One of the most frustrating fly situations a PMP can face is when flies emerge from a dead animal hidden...

Innovative methods exist to monitor and ensure pest control in food facilities

By transforming house flies into biosensors and decomposition detectors, PMPs can turn the pestiferous into the pestsnifferous.

Use monitoring to learn key information for successful fly control

Through monitoring, we learn so much important information that’s necessary for deciding on a control solution.

Consider the surroundings if flies are persistent

If flies are persistent without obvious causes, consider the surroundings. For example, nearby farms or processing plants also can attract...

Understand fly behavior and species to determine best elimination method

Flies come in various shapes and sizes, each with unique quirks and characteristics. From the speedy house flies to the...

Effective fly control starts outdoors

Effective fly control starts outdoors to prevent infestations from moving inside.

Why sanitation is a critical part of a successful integrated pest management

Because small flies typically are a sanitation pest, sanitation measures that help eliminate conducive conditions are a critical part of...

PMP Growth Summit 2025: Obstacles and Opportunities Roundtable

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit were able to collaborate with fellow industry pros for a discussion on various...

Tips to win the battle during peak fly season

Spring marks the start of peak fly season, and proactive control now can save you and your customers headaches later.

PMP Growth Summit 2025: Marketing Roundtable

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit were able to network and discuss strategies for successful marketing.

Personal turnaround leads to successful pest control career

Joel Amores has had a turnaround in his life in order to get where he is now. He is now...

Properly identify flies to craft control strategies

Identifying the precise type of fly can also provide pest management professionals with additional information to craft strategies that further...

Weekly or bi-weekly bioremediation recommended to combat drain flies

Facilities such as coffee shops, bakeries and pizza parlors can face many daily drain maintenance challenges. Coffee grounds, flour and...

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.

PMP Growth Summit 2025: Labor Roundtable

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit spoke on issues with employee retention, successful recruitment strategies and more.

ID tips on four common pest flies in homes or kitchens

One of the most critical steps next to customer communication is identification. Misidentification of these species can lead to ineffective...

ABC's Fort-Worth building in the process of being demolished.

How expansion can sometimes demolish even the best-laid plans

Dennis Jenkins breaks down some of the drawbacks to building ownership.

PMP Growth Summit 2025: Rodent Roundtable

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit had a candid discussion on common issues, solutions and best practices when combating...

Enhance your house fly knowledge for better control

House flies are nuisance pests that pose health risks. They can build up large populations, so your knowledge of house...

Rat problem in Washington D.C. offers cautionary tale on regulations

We may joke about the political “rats” in Washington, but there is a literal rodent problem in our nation’s capital.

Eliminate sources for better control of small flies

“Small flies” such as fruit flies (Drosophilidae), drain flies (Psychodidae), phorid flies (Phoridae) and fungus gnats (Sciaridae) are problems in...

Key pest control lessons learned listening to podcasts

Here are highlights of episodes from the podcasts featured in our February, March and April installments of “Listen Up.”

PMP Growth Summit 2025: Customer Roundtable

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit had a chance for a candid discussion on customer relations.

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Defining the 4 types of pest control business revenue

Understanding how your revenue mix fits within the recurring revenue spectrum is critical for understanding and using your financial statements.

Why not make reviewing the latest product label updates part of your bedtime reading routine? (We’re only half-joking.) Photo: THE PEST POSSE

Why continuous training is key to better pest control

When pest management professionals take the time to understand how pests live, reproduce and interact with their surroundings, they can...

Cat fleas are a hardy species. PHOTO: COOPDER1 / E+ / GETTY IMAGES

Solving a flea mystery with Occam’s insight

A PMP recently asked for advice on resolving an endless cat flea infestation. Dr. Michael Bentley, BCE, shares how in...

Groups of attendees at roundtables discussing various topics related to pest control.

PMP Growth Summit 2025: Bed Bug Roundtable

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit had an opportunity for a candid discussion on common issues, solutions and best...

Eastern subterranean termite reproductive swarmers. PHOTO: © GENE WHITE

Why you need to think outside the box for termites

Dr. Austin Frishman shares some situations and solutions to combat termites.

Blacklegged tick (Ixodes scapularis). PHOTO: MAT POUND, USDA AGRICULTRUAL RESEARCH SERVICE, BUGWOOD. ORG

Insights on common tick species PMPs may encounter this year

In honor of National Lyme Disease Awareness Month, as well as Tick Awareness Week, May 4-10, we’ve rounded up a...

Industry pros share new technologies to embrace

We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members about what new technologies they have recently embraced.

An adult female black-legged tick next to a dime.

Check your familiarity with fleas and ticks

Our May Tech Test allows you to test your familiarity with fleas and ticks.

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4 digital tools to help boost your office efficiency

Sheri Spencer Bachman, ACE, shares 4 game-changing tools to help pest control offices run more smoothly and efficiently.

J.D. Darr, NPMA’s senior director of legislative and regulatory affairs, briefed attendees on the issues to be discussed during Capitol Hill visits. PHOTO: PMP STAFF

PMPs focus on 4 main issues at Legislative Day 2025

Pest management professionals met with legislators on Capitol Hill to advocate for the pest management industry and focused on 4...

Attendees engage in insightful discussions with their peers during the roundtable breakfast. PHOTO: PMP STAFF

How the PMP Growth Summit comes together

PMP welcomed 14 partner companies to help 33 attendees from 28 companies to the 2025 PMP Growth Summit to grow...

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