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4 weeks ago | 
mypmp.net | Heather Gooch |Pete Schopen |Sheri Spencer Bachman
Dr. Frye is the Community Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Extension Educator for Cornell University’s New York State IPM Program. With input from pest management professionals, he recently created an “exclusion board,” pictured below, to provide hands-on IPM inspection training. Adoption and implementation of IPM in schools is a priority for the New York State IPM Program. Over the next couple of years, we will offer workshops around the state that focus on keeping pests out with exclusion.
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1 month ago | 
mypmp.net | Foster Brusca |Sheri Spencer Bachman |Dennis Jenkins |Diane Sofranec
The pest control industry has come a long way from paper logs and manual scheduling. Today, technology is revolutionizing how we manage operations, interact with customers and enhance service efficiency. From mobile apps to business management software and online training platforms, digital tools are becoming essential for pest management professionals (PMPs) who want to stay ahead of the competition.
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1 month ago | 
mypmp.net | Sheri Spencer Bachman |Dennis Jenkins |Diane Sofranec |Austin M. Frishman
Just as athletes track their stats to improve performance, pest control businesses can rely on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress and hit their goals. In sports, reviewing stats helps players refine their game; in business, monitoring KPIs daily ensures teams stay on track to reach monthly objectives. Imagine a runner trying to shave seconds off their sprint time — if they check their progress only once a month, they may not realize a bad habit is slowing them down.
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1 month ago | 
mypmp.net | Heather Patterson |Pete Schopen |Sheri Spencer Bachman |Eddie Wooten
Not getting the results you were expecting after a cockroach service? Cockroach control can be tricky, so it may be important to reassess the situation. Effective material placement. Place products in areas where the cockroaches are active and seeking harborage to increase the likelihood of exposure, contact and interception. Insecticide resistance management. Cockroaches can develop resistance to various insecticides.
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1 month ago | 
mypmp.net | Pete Schopen |Sheri Spencer Bachman |Eddie Wooten |Austin M. Frishman
Author’s Note: Dibble, Okla., January 2025, population 975 people and 27 coyotes. I catch up with the town’s mayor, Matt Alexander. He is also the owner of Arrow Pest Management, which is one of our current “Start-up Stories” participants. Here’s a transcript of our chat, edited for space and clarity. Pete Schopen (PS): Thanks for joining me today. I’m curious: Was Dibble named after former Major League Baseball pitcher Rob Dibble? Mayor Matt (MM): Uh, not that I’m aware of.
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1 month ago | 
mypmp.net | Sheri Spencer Bachman |Eddie Wooten |Austin M. Frishman |Pete Schopen
We asked Pest Management Professional’s columnists and editorial advisory board members for some good options for add-on services that PMPs can start offering or enhancing this year. Here are some of their responses from our March 2025 print edition. Greg Baumann: “Rather than quickly picking an add-on service, decide whether your current techs will handle the new business. If you are a 14-stop-per-day company, the time spent will have to be quick.
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1 month ago | 
mypmp.net | Sheri Spencer Bachman |Eddie Wooten |Austin M. Frishman |Pete Schopen
Culture is the backbone of any organization. It shapes how employees interact, how decisions are made, and how successful the company becomes. A well-defined company culture creates unity and purpose, ensuring everyone works toward the same goals. Many business owners believe they have a strong company culture because they promote values like being “family-oriented” or “showing integrity.” While these are great ideals, culture goes beyond words.
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2 months ago | 
mypmp.net | Diane Sofranec |Michael A. Bentley |Sheri Spencer Bachman
Andy Sanefski and Gabe Seymour are pest control business owners and co-hosts of the “Coast 2 Coast Pest Talk” podcast. They are willing to share the opportunities, the challenges and everything in between they’ve encountered in the pest control industry. Their unique perspectives can be attributed to their experiences and home bases. Sanefski began his pest management career in 1997 as a technician, but the company he worked for was sold in 2006.
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Jan 30, 2025 | 
mypmp.net | Michael Broder |Sheri Spencer Bachman |Joey Ciccolini
Over the years, I’ve run my share of treadmills into the ground. Usually, it’s very obvious when they break down. They start to make some horrendous screeching and groaning noises that you know can’t be good. My latest treadmill to bite the dust was not so obvious. In fact, for the longest time, I didn’t even realize something was off. The motor began to ever-so-slightly run less efficiently. Looking back, I believe this began at least a year before I finally realized what was happening.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
mypmp.net | Heather Gooch |Pete Schopen |Janet Hurley |Sheri Spencer Bachman
Nisus Corp. has a secret weapon for strengthening its relationships with pest management professionals (PMPs): The BBQ skills of Harry Bryan and John Singletary, ACE, the Rockford, Tenn.-based manufacturer’s director of pest control business development and regional manager, respectively. “John and I have an extensive BBQ background,” Bryan explains. “We’ve competed competitively on the professional BBQ circuit, although not together.
