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Callback Cures: Bed Bugs
An adult Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug. Photo courtesy of, and copyrighted by, Gene White, pmimages@earthlink.net Bed bug populations are usually largest near places where humans sleep or rest...
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Tips & Tricks: 5 Ways to Identify, Control a Stinging Pest Infestation
Doug VanGundy Proactively control stinging insect infestations year-round with an integrated pest management (IPM) program that begins with a thorough inspection around the building’s exterior, looking...
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VPMA celebrates remote trap law
Del. David Bulova (far right, first row) sits to the left of Gov. Terence McAuliffe as the latter signs HB 1516, Representatives of the Virginia Pest Management Association stood behind them in...
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Delusion confusion: Much ado about nothing
From time to time, most pest management professionals (PMPs) face a specific dilemma one might expect is unique to medical doctors: dealing with customers who stubbornly insist they need help and...
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Lady Beetles Let Loose in High School as Part of Senior Prank
Photo credit: Thomas Hawk/Foter/CC BY-NC Students at a high school in Maryland pulled a senior prank that really bugged teachers. Approximately 72,000 lady beetles were let loose in Chopticon High...
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Start-Up Diaries: Making the Switch to Hourly Pay
At Schopen Pest Solutions, employees are now paid by the hour. Photo: ©istock.com/courtneyk For as long as I can remember, I’ve been working. When I was 14 years old, I’d mow the grass of five clients...
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Pest Barrier: Snap Trap Base Attachment System
SURE KILL snap trap attachment system is streamlined for quick positioning. Place it on any any metal surface, and the two Neo magnets on the back will give you more than 19 lbs. of holding power. The...
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CLS launches GrainBugs.com
Central Life Sciences (CLS) has launched a free web-based application, GrainBugs.com. The new mobile-optimized app was developed to help users properly and quickly identify stored grain insects, and it...
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We want YOU for the PMP reader survey
Pest Management Professional magazine WANTS YOU to speak up. Share your thoughts about our publication, website and more via our PMP Readers’ Survey. Take the survey and learn how you can be entered...
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Monument Erected to ‘Console the Souls’ of Dead Insects
The Sanmon main gate at Kenchoji, the oldest of Kamakura’s five Zen temples (it was founded in 1253). Photo credit: Bri74/Foter/CC BY-NCA monument to the insects people have killed now stands at...
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Arrow Exterminators promotes 4
Atlanta-based Arrow Exterminators has announced a series of internal promotions in its marketing department. Mike Malone, former VP of inside sales, has been promoted to SVP of marketing and inside...
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Scherzinger Face Off: Networking vs. Production
Kurt and Eric Scherzinger KURT: Everyone knows the difference between the easy life of a salesperson vs. the busy life of the service/operation side of the business. Salespeople attend networking...
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Polyguard Products: TERM Particle Barrier
Classified by federal regulators as a “device,” the TERM particle termite barrier is a 100 percent sustainable system that provides a limited pesticide impact option. The barrier consists of precisely...
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Conducive Conditions: Shutting Down the Cockroach Condo
Getting rid of clutter and properly storing food should help deter cockroaches. Photo: Jeff McGovern This is a common sight in homes and businesses — an area for snacks to enjoy while taking a moment...
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Marketing Matters: Marketing Plans, Public Relations and Leads
Photo: ©istock.com/adventtr Q. Is a marketing plan the same as an advertising plan? A. No. Advertising is just one component of a broad marketing plan. Think of a marketing plan as an umbrella, under...
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Happy Bed Bug Awareness Week!
The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) urges pest management professionals (PMPs) to observe National Bed Bug Awareness Week, June 7-13. As part of the campaign, the NPMA and the University of...
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BedBug Central launches detection kit
In celebration of National Bed Bug Awareness Week (June 7-13), BedBug Central’s SenSci ActivVolcano Bed Bug Detection Kit is available nationwide. “Bed bugs have been noted to surge in numbers during...
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How Bee Beards Come to Be, In Case You Want to Try This at Home
Link gets a bee beard from beekeeper Bill as Rhett stands by, watching. Photo: YouTube Bee beards. Ever wonder how? Rhett James McLaughlin and Charles Lincoln “Link” Neal, “Internetainers” known as...
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Rockwell Labs Ltd: EcoVia IB Insect Bloks
New EcoVia IB Insect Bloks contain a blend of botanical insecticide oils in a pleasantly scented block form. As the first product of its kind, EcoVia IB emits insecticidal vapors that repel insects...
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Transition Strategies: Why Due Diligence is Critical
When buying a company, remember that due diligence is more than just vetting revenues. Photo: ©istock.com/doockie When a buyer is evaluating the potential purchase of a target, due diligence is a...
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