June Van Klaveren

The author is a frequent contributor to PCT and owner of Compelling Communications (www.compel.com) Manchester, Mo.

Commercial Communication

Communicating verbally with high-end commercial accounts involves more detailed ongoing communication and documentation.

[In the News] Will Frigid Temperatures Mean Fewer Insects?

What strategies do insects use to survive the cold?

[Urban Wildlife Control] The Wild World of Wildlife Control

Making wildlife control a part of your business can prove to be a profitable and growth-driving venture, but an understanding of this particular segment of the industry is vital for success.

[Innovative Strategies] When New Technology Answers the Call

Jason Carpenter’s firm held no property management accounts in 2006 – that changed when he implemented software that streamlined interaction between his company and his clients.

[Food Plant Pest Management] What’s Next for PMPs in Food Plants?

Between the Food Safety Modernization Act and GSFI, safety inspections and the auditing landscape are quickly changing. How can PMPs keep up?

[PCO Profiles] Industry Involvement Forges Friendship

Craig Thomas and Bob Russell have been friends since they both started attending pest control conferences as children with their dads years ago.

[Rodent Control] Trash Chutes... NOT Rodent Routes

Standard Pest Management, Queens, N.Y., employs an exclusion strategy to keep mice out of an apartment building’s garbage chute.

[Add-On Services] Turning Green to Gold

TAP insulation contains 87 percent recovered paper, reduces home energy bills and provides pest control as well.

[Tech of the Year Award] A Trusted Technician and Mentor

Orkin’s Jim Bailey, the Commercial Technician of the Year, makes time to share his knowledge with customers and co-workers alike.

[Customer Service] Is Gift Giving Good Business?

A third of PCT’s readers say they give holiday gifts to clients. Do you?