More insights from PMP’s 2021 Growth Leaders
Here are some additional tips this year’s growth leader companies shared for our September issues that didn't fit in the...
September 2021
Articles in This Edition
Measure your mosquito knowledge
Measure your knowledge of mosquitos with Pest Management Professional's September's tech test.
Moving forward: The sale of a 57-year-old company
The sale of the 57-year-old company DC Scientific Pest Control offers employees new opportunties.
Sales stars: 5 Growth Leader companies boost revenues in 2020
Five Growth Leader companies share how they pushed through the pandemic and boosted revenues over 20 percent in 2020.
7 steps from the sales process
Merger Guide: Seven steps to help you through the sales process if you want to sell your business.
2021 Merger Guide: Selling your company
Pest Management Professional's exclusive survey reveals mergers and acquisitions lead to overwhelmingly favorable changes for all.
Growth Leaders: Running like clockwork
Brian Schoonmaker, president of Capitol Pest, discusses how to get your business to run itself by hiring the right people.
Back on track: Cockroach management survey
Customers are allowing techs into their homes and businesses once again, and PMPs expect cockroach control revenue to continue to...
Bird control: Understanding bird habits
Erick Wolf, CEO of Innolytics, discusses how understanding birds' behaviors and habits will help to control birds.
Don’t fear the the ‘grin reaper’
When Tony Esposito founded The Bug Reaper in 2007, he decided to merge his love of cool cars and offbeat...
Company growth hinges on good employees
From the magazine: Each of the nine pest management professionals we interviewed this month for our Growth Leaders cover story...
Growth Leaders: Gamifying growth
David Royce and Vess Pearson, co-founders of Aptive Environmental, discuss how learning the business through door-to-door sales has helped them...
Keep hunting for interior carpenter ant nests
Judy Black, BCE, answers how to find a carpenter ant nest in a customer’s house.
Be prepared for a tax audit
President Biden has asked Congress for $80 billion to help the IRS crack down on tax avoidance from wealthy Americans...
Tips for trapping birds
Gregg Schumaker, director of business and product development for Wildlife Control Supplies, gives tips on trapping birds.
Growth Leaders: A focus on the future
Go-Forth Pest Control cherishes its 60-year-plus history, but stays attuned to today’s trends for continued success
New policy takes sting out of cancellations
Schopen Pest Solutions created a new policy for cancellations to avoid losing revenue for the company.
Profit from bird control training
Michael Gallion, business development director for Bird Barrier, discusses how accessible training is learn about bird pest control.
Invest in the details to aid spider control efforts
Jim Fredericks discusses extra management efforts and attention to detail for spider pest control to avoid callbacks this year.
Wheel bugs vs. kissing bugs
Wheel bugs (Arilus cristatus) are considered to be beneficial insects, but they are still capable of painful bites if threatened.
Growth Leaders: Manage growth through technology
Solomon Aruza, CEO of Aruza Pest Control, discusses how technology has helped grow his company over the years.
Pi Chi Omega: Viva Las Vegas — and scholarship opportunities
Check out Pi Chi Omega updates including PestWorld 2021, scholarship news and how to become a member.
Identifying and managing bird populations
Mike Dougherty discusses how the key to a successful bird management program is finding out information about the bird population.
Experts share tips on benefits of pest control apprenticeships
Here are some of the experts’ responses from our September 2021 print edition: Does your company offer pest control apprenticeships?...
Flying insect dynamic duo
AP&G Co., Inc./Catchmaster couples its popular glue boards with its recently acquired Vector insect light trap line.
Continuing to help PMPs grow their business
Target Specialty Products expands its footprint, adds vector control and aquatic management, and embraces tech-powered training.
Growth Leaders: The power of three
Founded in 1977 and purchased by Andy and Nancy Carace in 1986, Pest-End is a shining example of how a...
Living with a large infestation
Kathleen Kaiser, president of Kaiser Pest Control Plus in Wichita, Kan., shares a photo of the worst cockroach infestation she...
Gain control: How to conquer a cockroach infestation
Conquering a cockroach infestation requires several approaches, according to pest management professionals who responded to our 2021 management survey.
Questions your employees may ask, after the sale
Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, discusses how to remain transparent by answering commonly asked questions by employees during a merger.
Monthly video series highlights published pest control content
The Pest Posse has partnered with Pest Management Professional (PMP) on a monthly video series airing on its Pest Posse...
Strategies for clearing the next hurdles
ABC Home & Commercial Services is considering several strategies to overcome the struggles of hiring employees and retaining current employees.