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Enhance your industry vocabulary

Here's a few industry terms that may be added to any pest management professional's internal glossary, with examples of their...

Woodstream: TERRO Fruit Fly Traps

TERRO Fruit Fly Traps are available from Woodstream in an economical, professional bulk pack containing 12 traps and lures (#T2512)....

Remind pet-owning clients to beware of snakes

It's snake season, and while most of your customers are probably wary of encountering one themselves, they may not think...

Know how to use tools, technology for termite inspections

In the past 20 years or so, technology has evolved to help pest management professionals make better, more complete termite...

Technicide: Tech-Reach Bait Pro Extension

The Tech-Reach Bait Pro bait applicator extension offers pest management technicians the ability to reach far above, behind and around a customer’s items....

Hulett commercial takes reassuring tone

A recent commercial, titled "We Are Here For The Community," includes a brief flashback to some iconic Hulett Environmental Services...

PestRoutes: Automated Communication

Are your technicians and office staff spending valuable time sending payment and appointment reminders to customers? Have you considered automating...

ServicePro: ServSuite Mobile App

The ServSuite Mobile Application empowers pest management professionals to carry out services efficiently and remotely.

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Smithereen continues meal delivery to healthcare workers

Smithereen partnered with longtime customers Halsted Street Deli to provide meals to another longtime customer, Lurie Children's Hospital.

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Showing gratitude and staying strong

The owner of Schopen Pest Solutions reflects on what the past few months have been like navigating the pandemic as...

Attaining ant control

Count on ants to provide continuous revenue for pest management professionals (PMPs), regardless of location and climate. “Year after year,...

Corralling accounts: 8 tips for avoiding cancellations

Customer service is at the core of successful pest control companies. Reassure customers it’s your duty to protect their health...

Help customers with pest protection this summer

With customers working in their yards and taking walks in parks and woods with family and pets, here are some...

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The lifespan of an account

One of the most valuable lessons I learned came when I was a pest control technician. I was asked to...

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Follow labels for pet reintroduction

If you are wondering whether the application you are planning puts pets at risk, read the labels of the products...