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Wildlife Control Supplies: InsectArmor Vent Screens

Dec 2, 2024 | mypmp.net | Gregg Schumaker

Wildlife Control Supplies (WCS) now offers Foundation Vent Screens with trademarked InsectArmor to keep out not only raccoons, squirrels, birds, and other critters, but also flies, wasps, bees, stink bugs and other insect pests. Made in the USA, these frames feature an adhesive foam mounting strip for easy temporary attachment during the installation process. In addition to the galvanized steel mesh, each style features 1.6-mm steel InsectArmor mesh for ultra-fine exclusion against small insects.
Strategic spending to be a theme for pest control companies in 2025

Nov 22, 2024 | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch |Dennis Jenkins |Diane Sofranec |Gregg Schumaker

The pest control industry is poised for continued growth in 2025, with equipment and materials budgets increasing across the board. No respondents to Pest Management Professional’s (PMP’s) 2025 State of the Industry survey reported an upcoming budget that was less than that of 2024, compared to the 4 percent of survey respondents last year who reported lower budgets in 2024 over 2023. Overall, 90 percent reported their budgets would be up in 2025 over 2024, vs. 87 percent last year.
Vehicle monitoring technology puts safety first

Nov 21, 2024 | mypmp.net | Dennis Jenkins |Heather Gooch |Diane Sofranec |Gregg Schumaker

We can all agree that drivers should be safe. No one wants to be in an accident and risk injury or even death, whether they are driving for their jobs or are in their personal vehicles. One difference between the two is that being involved in an accident while driving a company vehicle not only endangers the driver, it also jeopardizes a company on which so many employees and customers rely. You may believe companies with vehicle monitoring programs are invasive and overbearing.
Why 2025 may be the year to add new services to your operation

Nov 21, 2024 | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch |Diane Sofranec |Gregg Schumaker

Generally speaking, the pest control industry has long held the belief that professionals should “find a need, fill a need.” When bed bug populations rebounded at the turn of the last century, for example, entire generations of technicians who had never seen a single specimen of Cimex lectularius suddenly found themselves studying the biology, behavior and control methods of the pest.
Tips to turn obstacles into opportunities at your business

Nov 20, 2024 | mypmp.net | Diane Sofranec |Gregg Schumaker |Heather Gooch |Chris White

Every business has its share of obstacles and opportunities, and pest control companies are no exception. Successful pest management professionals (PMPs) find a way to minimize setbacks. When our 2025 State of the Industry survey asked for the top obstacles expected in 2025, the answers reflected a change from our 2024 survey. The responses remained the same, but the order in which they were listed did not. Last year, the top obstacle was fuel costs; this year fuel ranked fourth.
Wildlife control requires advanced skills, tools and knowledge

Nov 20, 2024 | mypmp.net | Gregg Schumaker |Heather Gooch |Diane Sofranec |Chris White

Assisting home, business and property owners in resolving wildlife-human conflicts continues to be a growing industry. Many of your customers will oversimplify what wildlife professionals do, often believing that resolving such issues is easy. Educate customers on what you will be doing and why, and what to expect.
When pigeons were war heroes, not pests

Nov 11, 2024 | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch |Ellen Wagner |Gregg Schumaker |Anna Berry

Humans have domesticated and used the homing pigeon to send messages for millennia, including ancient Egypt, ancient Roman armies, and various sides of the medieval crusades. Homing pigeons were used for their extreme focus on where home is and their amazing ability to find and aim for that home over long distances and through extreme or arduous conditions.
J.T. Eaton: Answer Cage Coats

Jan 25, 2024 | mypmp.net | Chris White |Mark Ebner |Gregg Schumaker

New Answer Cage Coats are reusable, weather-resistant covers for live traps available in black, green camouflage and forest camouflage. Two sizes are available: 465COV fits cages approximately 24 x 7 x 6 inches; 485COV fits cages approximately 31 x 11 x 13 inches. Made of heavy-duty polyester, the coats protect animals from the elements while blending in with the environment. An adjustable hook-and-loop self-fastener accommodates various live trap brands. Founded in 1932 by Jasper T.
Bird-X: Solar Mesh Kit

Jan 9, 2024 | mypmp.net | Gregg Schumaker |Ellen Wagner

Offering customers a solar protection service can increase revenue and overall customer satisfaction. Now available in two sizes, the Bird-X Solar Mesh Kit excludes birds and rodents from underneath solar panels — protecting the electrical wiring and roof from damage, and reducing instances of costly repairs. The weather-resistant stainless steel mesh creates a physical barrier around the perimeter of the panel, effectively blocking all pest animals from entering.
Wildlife Control Consultant: Vertebrate Pest Handbook, Third Edition

Jan 8, 2024 | mypmp.net | Gregg Schumaker |Ellen Wagner |Anna Berry

Vertebrate Pest Specialist Stephen Vantassel, CWCP, ACP, ACE,Â has published the third edition of The Vertebrate Pest Handbook: Questions & Answers on Norway Rats, Roof Rats, House Mice & Deer Mice. The new edition updates the commensal rodent information found in the second edition, which was authored by Pest Management Professional Hall of Famer Dr. Austin Frishman, BCE-Emeritus, in 1999 (Class of 2002).