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Kness announces leadership transition

Kathy Kness-Wauson, third-generation president of Kness Pest Defense, retired from 34 years of leading the day-to-day operational responsibilities.

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Take PMP’s State of the Industry Survey for a chance at prizes

There’s no doubt about it: 2020 has been a memorable year. Tell us all about it in our 2021 State...

Coalmarch, PCO Bookkeepers to host webinar on profitability

PCO Bookkeepers and Coalmarch have teamed up to host a "State of the Industry: Driving Growth for Your Business in...

ServiceMaster announces new CEO

Brett Ponton will join Memphis, Tenn.-based ServiceMaster as CEO by Oct. 1. Interim CEO Naren Gursahaney will continue as Chairman...

Happy birthday, Bill Blasingame!

Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Bill Blasingame Sr. (Class of 2011) turns 96 this week.

Fipronil-Plus-C: Finally labeled for indoor/outdoor use

New Fipronil-Plus-C is an innovative formulation of fipronil in combination with cellulose technology, and it is labeled for both indoor...

Reader poll: Bed bug control challenges

Please take a minute to answer our latest poll: What do you consider to be the most challenging aspect of...

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Who knew fire ants could become PMPs?

Red imported fire ants are capable of culling Lone Star tick populations.

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Measure what matters: Turnover and call centers

Take the time to hire correctly. Also, look at call center metrics and review the customer experience when people call...

Many thin-diameter trees were able to survive Hurricane Michael, whereas thicker trees snapped. PHOTO: DR. THOMAS SHELTON/USFS

Staying the course: U.S. Forest Service 2019 Termiticide Report

The U.S. Forest Service provides its termiticide testing report for 2019, a formal summary of the data collected during the...

Bed bug product insights

Sixteen industry suppliers share the bed bug control products they developed for pest management professionals, along with insights and announcements.

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Shining a light on bed bug control

Studies find a correlation between bed bugs and microbiomes, dispel a long-held theory about their dormancy, and show how ambulances...

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Best practices for managing your debt load

Here’s how to measure your business’ debt load, the differences between good and bad debt, and best practices to ensure...

Why ticks are so difficult to control

Mild winters and wet springs in recent years have provided ticks with the perfect playground. Why are ticks so difficult...

Target Specialty Products: Clean MAX

As part of Target’s Strike MAX line, Clean MAX is a concentrated, dual-purpose cleaning agent: Apply directly to tough stains...