Pest Management Professional

Pest Management Professional magazine has been the foremost technical journal in the pest control industry since its inception in 1933. Over the last eighty years, the publication has adapted alongside the profession, transitioning from the term exterminators to pest control operators and eventually to pest management professionals. It originally started as Exterminators Log, founded by Al Cossetta, who operated National Extermination Products Co. in Kansas City, Missouri, and was a key figure in establishing the Kansas City Exterminating Society. Launched on January 1, 1933, the magazine filled a crucial gap in the industry, coming before the formation of a national association for pest management professionals. The title of the magazine mirrors the changes within the field. It began as Exterminators Log in 1933, changed to Pests in 1938, then evolved into Pests and Their Control in 1939, became Pest Control in 1949, and ultimately transformed into Pest Management Professional in 2007.

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California association hosts 2025 Legislative Days in Sacramento

1 week ago | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Diane Sofranec

The California Association of Pest Management Advocates (CAPMA) gathered in Sacramento, Calif., April 7–9 for its annual Legislative Days. The event brings pest management professionals across the state together to connect, collaborate and advocate for the industry’s future. The event schedule offered a variety of different activities and opportunities to engage and network with fellow pros in the industry. On Monday, there was a golf tournament and BBQ lunch at Teal Bend Golf Course.
Flock Free: Aedes Mosquito Killers

1 week ago | mypmp.net | Diane Sofranec |Joey Ciccolini

Aedes Mosquito Killers are eco-friendly mosquito traps designed to help prevent the spread of dangerous mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya and Zika. They offer a greener and more sustainable alternative solution for mosquito control.
Leverage digital tools to stay ahead of the competition

1 week 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.
KPIs: The scorecard for business success

1 week 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.
First recipients of NPMA's PRO certified credential revealed

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Dominique Stumpf |Diane Sofranec

The National Pest Management Association (NPMA) revealed the first group of pest management professionals to earn the new NPMA PRO Certified credential. The NPMA PRO Certified credential, which launched in January, is administered by the Foundation for Professional Pest Management and endorsed by the NPMA.
South Carolina Business Hall of Fame welcomes Two Terminix executives

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Joey Ciccolini |Heather Gooch |Ellen Wagner

Lex Knox and Tommy Fortson were recently inducted into the South Carolina Business Hall of Fame. The pair are business leaders at Terminix. Knox is chairman of the board and CEO, and Fortson is the vice chairman. The South Carolina Business Hall of Fame was established in 1985 by the Junior Achievement of Greater South Carolina and The State newspaper. Knox’s leadership has fostered economic growth and improved the lives of employees and the broader community.
Ensure a customer comfort level with all technicians

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Dennis Jenkins |Diane Sofranec |Austin M. Frishman |Michael A. Bentley

Have you or anyone in your family ever hired someone to come into your home to perform a service and have a bad feeling about that person? Ask yourself: Why did you have a bad feeling? Was it a bad attitude, an honesty issue or something else? So often, it is way more subtle than that, but you probably did not let them work without keeping your eye on them and were relieved when they left. Now, think about your employees in your customers’ homes.
Liphatech: BlueMax Anniversary

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Liphatech’s trademarked BlueMax rodenticide has been a solution that pest management professionals (PMPs) have used since 2005. The rodent removal and tracking capabilities of BlueMax have stood the test of time, and it continues to offer durable, effective rodent control. BlueMax’s formulation includes difethialone, a Liphatech-exclusive, second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide, as well as preservatives that act as mold inhibitors. This makes BlueMax ideal for humid, high-moisture conditions.
Podcast help owners learn about running a nuisance wildlife business

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Diane Sofranec

Ryan Ridgley is the creator and host of the “Trap Talk Live” podcast, which aims to help owners of small, independent companies learn about running a nuisance wildlife business. Ridgley has decades of pest control experience. He and his wife, Kandace, own Huntsman Wildlife in the greater Cincinnati, Ohio, area, where they take on pests with “four legs and fewer.”“I joke with my friends that I should have named the podcast ‘Learn from My Mistakes,’” Ridgley says with a laugh.
Masterack: Cargo Guard

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Masterack, a leader in innovative cargo management solutions, launched its latest product, Cargo Guard, at the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Week 2025. Designed for pest management Professionals (PMPs) and other service fleet professionals, Cargo Guard aims to revolutionize fleet efficiency, providing security, storage and convenience.