Christine Brazell

The author has been writing about the pest management industry for more than 15 years. She can be reached at cbrazell@giemedia.com

[Hiring Practices] Fostering Diversity in the Workplace

The meaning of “diversity” has evolved over the years in terms of hiring employees. Here’s one company’s business case for diversity and inclusion.

[Bed Bug Supplement] Investigating Realistic Control Options

One of the industry’s leading bed bug researchers makes her predictions for what’s going to happen in the battle against bed bugs in the next 10 years.

[Bird Management] Mix it Up

Using a combination of techniques and timing are keys to successful bird management in and around food facilities.

[New Technology] Routing for Revenue

In the past, companies plotted out routes manually, often by pushing pins into a map on a wall. Today, many companies use routing software and electronic route optimization tools that help make routes as efficient as possible.

[Annual Cockroach Issue] German Cockroach Management: It’s No Picnic

Virginia Tech researchers test application methods for improving speed and efficacy in public housing.

[Bed Bug Supplement] Service Strategies: No Two Are Alike

Three leading companies discuss their bed bug management protocols. What they had to say might surprise you.

[Business Operations] Pain at the Pump

Wildly fluctuating gas prices can wreak havoc with your bottom line. Here are some tips for limiting the damage.

[Cover Story] Making Your Move

Hard work and determination are the name of the game in today’s business climate. But are you also ready to capitalize on defining moments that come your way?

Promising New Detection and Control Methods

A promising approach to managing the current bed bug pandemic is to prevent bed bug introductions from becoming full-blown infestations with multiple life stages.

[Increasing Sales] Cross Selling the Right Way

What do technicians, sales people and a PIG have in common? At Action Pest Control, they mean cross selling success.