November 2021
Articles in This Edition
Validate your wildlife knowledge
Measure your wildlife knowledge with Pest Management Professional's November's tech test.
Use glue board as evidence to treat stored product pests
Dr. Stuart Mitchell, BCE, of PestWest USA, explains how to use glue boards as a way to identify and treat...
These top treatments are the lifeblood of the team
According to Pest Management Professional’s 2022 State of the Industry survey respondents, ants remain No. 1 in terms of the...
Maintain possession by meeting challenges head-on
Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2022 State of the Industry survey shows hiring and training employees now rank No. 1 on...
How to optimize trap capture of insects
Pat Kelley, BCE, of Insects Limited, shares tips on how to optimize trap capture of insects.
Monitoring goals to protect food from stored product pests
James Miller, ACE, of Trécé, shares tips for monitoring goals to protect food from stored product pests.
Rooting stored product pests from the source
Noel McCarthy, of Sterifab, explains that you have to root them out at the source, not just eliminate visible insects.
Healthy revenue gains are predicted for 2022
Healthy revenue gains are predicted for pest management professional companies in 2022.
PMPs hold the line on employee and customer retention once again
Pest management professionals fared better than other industries when it came to retaining employees and customers during the pandemic.
Steps to identify and eliminate insects in imported sources
Joe Barile, of Bayer, explains how thorough inspections, treatments and prevention can help eliminate stored product pests.
Study the top pests to exploit their weaknesses
Identification of the pest and the conducive conditions are key to solving problems. And knowing which species are going from...
Outfitting the team
With some materials in short supply, PMPs ensure they have what it takes to make the win.
Plan for detection and treatment of stored product pests
Casey Prewitt, of Neogen, discusses how to have a solid IPM plan in place for early detection and successful treatment...
Every lead is a potential sale
Part two of Pete Schopen's column this month breaks down the sales process. Part one of his column was featured...
Jorō spider is on the move
Jorō spiders were spotted northern Georgia and western South Carolina since its U.S. arrival approximately 7 years ago. Now, they...
Protect food stock from pest infestations
Don’t forget that stored product pest infestations can occur when stock or shipments from different locations are co-mingled at processing...
PMPs caught in the act — of kindness
Here are some recent examples of acts of kindness in the professional pest management industry to inspire other teams in...
5 questions with June Van Klaveren
PMP Editor Heather Gooch talks 5 questions with June Van Klaveren to discuss her children's book Me & Smugg, the...
Kitchens are go-to spots for store product pests
Mel Whitson, of Zoëcon Professional Products, explains how kitchens are go-to spots for store product pests and how to prevent...
Stop infestations to help prevent food spoilage
Dr. Eric Paysen, of Syngenta, explains that it is important to quickly stop the infestation to help prevent food spoilage.
Pay off debt, or save to retire?
Should you pay off your debts, or should you save for your retirement?
Fabrics that attract stored product pests
Dr. Cisse Spragins, of Rockwell Labs, explains the different fabrics that can attract pests.
Select snap trap bait with brides in mind
Repurpose a common bride phrase for pest management professionals (PMPs) to be an easy reminder for selecting effective snap trap...
Don’t quake in your boots when there’s a new sheriff in town
Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares how to approach the situation when a new boss takes over a company.
Get to know pocket gophers
Pocket gophers (Thomomys spp. and Geomys spp.) are burrowing, medium-sized rodents so named because they have fur-lined pouches outside of...
Indianmeal moths can be found outside of the pantry
BASF consultant Jeffrey Tucker, BCE, explains how Indianmeal moths can be found outside of the pantry and where to look...
Three actions for better stored product pests
Dr. Ryan Neff, of MGK, shares tips on three actions for better stored product pests.
Reader poll: Qualities in a new hire
Please take a minute to answer our latest one-question reader poll: What are the Top 3 qualities you look for...
Tips for sticky stored product pest situations
Dr. Janis Reed, BCE, of Control Solutions Inc., provides tips on how to store product pest situations.
Indianmeal moth spills secret to success
A visit with an Indianmeal moth (Plodia interpunctella).
RISE to focus on research, communication in 2022
Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment (RISE) is focused on finalizing a tactical management plan for 2022 issue priorities.
2021 Women in Pest Control Conference
On Oct. 1, approximately 75 attendees gathered either in-person in Houston, Texas, or on Zoom to experience the second Women...
Bed bug legislation aims to protect tenants, landlords from infestations
Bed bug legislation looks to protect landlords and tenants from infestations with laws being proposed in several states.
PMPs for the win
Our 2022 State of the Industry report, highlights the results of our exclusive annual survey that asked PMPs how business...