Grizz Pest Management Launches 'Grizz Gives Warm' Coat Drive
From Nov. 1 to Dec. 1, Grizz Pest Management technicians will be collecting new and gently used coats from customers during their service visits for BEDS Plus, a local nonprofit that aids individuals and families facing homelessness in Chicago.
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A Leg Up
While spiders are beneficial, they still freak customers out. Knowing which eight-legged variety you’re dealing with can help your efforts to reduce them.
Chicago Named No. 1 on Orkin's Rattiest Cities List for 10 Consecutive Years
Chicago has secured the top spot on Orkin's Top 50 Rattiest Cities List, maintaining its reign since the list's inception. Los Angeles, ranked No. 2, and New York, ranked No. 3, have been on Orkin's Rattiest Cities list since 2017.
NPMA Reflects on Sustained Growth, New Initiatives at Pest World ’24
More than 4,000 pest management professionals traveled to the Mile High City for PestWorld 2024.
Second October Hurricane Disrupts Business Operations, Pest Pressure for Southern PCOs
In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, PCOs are supporting customers and employees affected by the storm while responding to an increased number of service requests.
WSDA Investigating First Northern Giant Hornet Report in Three Years
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is currently investigating a report of a possible northern giant hornet sighting in the Burley area near Port Orchard, Washington.
Hawx Smart Pest Control Named 2024 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave
The Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave award highlights local businesses that go above and beyond to provide exceptional service.
PestWorld The Rocky Mountain Way
Denver plays host to NPMA’s annual convention and exposition for the first time in the association’s history.
Mingle a Mile High in Denver
Explore America’s Wild West hub at this year’s PestWorld host city, Denver.
PMP Helping Those in Need by Ensuring Secondhand Furniture is Free of Bed Bugs
Five years ago, Raymond VanderLouw, A.C.E., established Bed Bug Free Furnishings, a non-profit based in Spokane, Wash., that serves those in low-income communities by ensuring secondhand furniture is not infested by bed bugs.
PPMA Unveils New Design of Mainframe Site
The modern design and customizable features are intended to improve the user experience for Mainframe subscribers, the Professional Pest Management Alliance (PPMA) said, also featuring “Quick Tips” to help guide subscribers on how to best use Mainframe materials in their own marketing efforts.
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Google My Business Generates Most Leads for PCOs, Poll Finds
Eighty-six percent of those who responded to PCT’s recent reader poll said Google My Business is the review website that generates the most leads for their business.
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Drain Flies and Fruit Flies in Food Facilities
Cleaning scummy drains needs to be part of your plan in treating flies in food facilities.
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The Ants Go Marching One by One
Knowing about ant biology and habitats and being able to investigate the source of ant pests is vital to our success in managing them.
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Niles Hooks on His Journey to Growing Concrete Pest Solutions in Northeast Ohio
In this video interview at PCT’s headquarters, Hooks discussed his experience as a graduate of NPMA’s Executive Leadership Class of 2022, the significance of the company’s name and what pests and services in Northeast Ohio are keeping him busy.
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UCR Entomologist Makes a Case for Eating Bugs
Erin Wilson-Rankin, a professor in UC-Riverside's Entomology Department, shared why the practice of eating arthropods, or entomophagy, is gaining in popularity.
