Few industries are immune to the challenges that accompany an aging workforce. Industries and organizations lacking an influx of interested, talented young people can lose momentum and become less effective at meeting the needs of their constituents. That’s the scenario the mosquito control industry and the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) faced just a few short […]
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Pi Chi Omega announces scholarship winners
Four students have been selected as recipients of a total of $9,000 in scholarships from Pi Chi Omega, the national...
NCPMA PestLine, behind the scenes
Now in its sixth year, the North Carolina Pest Management Association’s PestLine project helps the public with their pest issues...
NCPMA opens consumer hotline
The NCPMA PestLine offered by the North Carolina Pest Management Association (NCPMA) opens April 1 to answer consumer pest questions....
2 ways to train your customer service reps
There are so many industry training opportunities, it only makes sense to get your entire team involved.
Truly Nolen hosts ’Insect Day’
On Saturday, Feb. 24, in conjunction with the company’s yearlong 80th anniversary celebration, Truly Nolen Pest Control hosted its first-ever...
Bill Clark Pest Control GM discusses new technology, education for PMPs
Bill Clark Pest Control General Manager Josh Smith discusses the pest management industry’s adoption of new technologies, and why pest...
The U Group seeks new PMP members
The U Group Pest Control Professionals is looking to add member companies with $3 million or more in annual revenue,...
Real Green announces mobile marketing seminars
Industry software provider Real Green Systems announces a series of free seminars across the country for existing and potential customers....
Bayer marks #MosquitoAwarenessWeek
How are you celebrating #MosquitoAwarenessWeek, which ends July 1? “In the U.S., National Mosquito Control Awareness Week serves as an...
Cooper creates insectarium grant
Lawrenceville, N.J.-based Cooper Pest Solutions has implemented a grant program in conjunction with the Philadelphia Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion to...
Help customers understand bird flu
Extensive media coverage can lead to concerned customers. Education (and some precautions) can mitigate the scariness of it all. As...
Tips on selling to customers face-to-face
The Smoky Mountain Conference is a pest management school that the East Tennessee Pest Control Association hosts each year in...
Cockroach control: How to educate clients
Sustaining long-term cockroach control for your accounts means being thorough from the start. Along with an inspection and treatment, educating...
Central Life Sciences: SLAP Program
To assist mosquito management professionals in spreading the word about their role in public health, Central Life Sciences, the makers of...
How to get the most out of PestWorld
[The following piece, “How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference or Convention,” was written and posted to LinkedIn...