PMP Conversations
Eve Pappas on Continuing to Mentor the Next Generation of PMPs
In the following interview at PestWorld in Denver, Colo., Hoffman's Exterminating's Eve Pappas shared her goals on wanting to continue helping grow and scale pest control businesses and develop the next generation of leaders in the pest control industry.
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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.
Robert Puckett Discusses Climate Change and Its Impact on Pest Pressures
Robert Puckett, assistant professor and extension entomologist at Texas A&M University, discussed why climate change is impacting the geographic spread of ants, and the extreme weather patterns impacting pest pressure in the south.
Purdue's Gondhalekar Discusses Bait Resistance in Cockroach Control
Ameya Gondhalekar, research professor of entomology at Purdue, sat on a cockroach panel during this year’s pest management conference. All of the panelists agreed that the No. 1 mistake PMPs make when it comes to cockroach control is not using enough bait.
Triangle Pest Control Launches Monthly Community Service Program
In the following video interview, Triangle Pest Control Senior Executive Vice President Sharon Roebuck-McBride shared how the company developed the Triangle Cares community service outreach and sparked company-wide participation from employees.
Morgan Wilson on Pest Research at Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab
Wilson, Virginia Tech graduate candidate and research specialist, shared some of the work she’s completing at the Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab and her efforts on giving back to the public.
Claudia Riegel on Roof Rat Control Efforts in New Orleans
Claudia Riegel, director of City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board, discussed how roof rats have expanded their range. Riegel also shared what the team is doing to monitor and control them.
How to Customize Safety Training to Fit Your Pest Control Business
Fred Strickland, vice president of technical operations for Anticimex, Trussville, Ala., presented at PestWorld 2023 on building a culture of safety for any sized pest control business.
Get Goins Pays it Forward with Keep It Goins Foundation
Rian and Noelle Goins, owners of Get Goins Pest Control, Los Angeles, Calif., shared their efforts of giving back to their community with the Keep It Goins Foundation, covering costs of those suffering from a pest infestation in low-incoming housing.
Caroline Kohnert on UPMTC History, Growth
Caroline Kohnert, technical director for Plunkett’s Pest Control, Fridley, Minn., discussed the history of Urban Pest Management Technical Committee and the growth of the group representing 25 pest control companies.
Trent Kucherka On PestVets Day of Service
For this year's Day of Service, PestVets partnered with Wounded Warrior Ohana to treat Honolulu veterans to a BBQ meal. To donate to Wounded Warrior Ohana visit https://www.wwohana.org/support-us.
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