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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PMP Growth Summit 2025: Obstacles and Opportunities Roundtable

5 days ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit who participated in the Wednesday and Thursday morning breakfast roundtables found the early rise worthwhile. The opportunity offered attendees a chance for a candid discussion on various obstacles and potential growth opportunities in the industry. “It’s a minor thing, but we keep a refrigerator in the warehouse stocked with free water and sports drinks they can take in the morning for their day.
SiteOne: Summer Deer and Mosquito Protection

6 days ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Deer Free Summer Armor is in its 17th year of protecting flowers, shrubs and anything that grows in your customers’ flower gardens from April through October. It can even be used earlier if the weather permits. Deer Free Summer Armor is a natural product made in the USA by the National Products Co. (NAPROCO, doing business as Garden Girls Repellents) that can be sprayed year-round in the southern states.
PMP magazine garners regional, national awards

1 week ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine earned four national and six regional Azbee Awards of Excellence from the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). The ASBPE celebrates outstanding editorial, design and online content within business-to-business (B2B), trade, association and professional media. Its annual Azbee Awards of Excellence competition is open to all U.S.-based publications.
GreenTech Bed Bug Heaters: ePro 400 | Pest Management Professional

1 week ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

The new ePro 400 is GreenTech Heat’s most cost-effective, 110-volt electric bed bug heater. It features six separate 8-amp heat elements that can be used together or individually. This professional-grade heater provides great flexibility on obtaining power, depending on the availability of electricity on the job site. The ePro 400 has six power outlets — one for each heating coil — which simplifies electrical needs significantly, and reduce set up times, with no need for a generator.
Florida study finds optimal treatment time for yellow fever mosquitoes

1 week ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

As a recent article in the Entomological Society of America’s (ESA’s) Entomology Today publication reports, the success of treating permethrin-resistant yellow fever mosquitoes (Aedes aegypti) with permethrin insecticide can vary depending on time of treatment. This is per a finding of a Virginia Tech study that was published in the March issue of the Journal of Medical Entomology.
AMGUARD: AVESTA CS 15-Gallon Drum

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

AVESTA CS is a broad-spectrum insecticide containing the active ingredient lambda-cyhalothrin. Its ability to control a variety of pests, including mosquitoes, ants, cockroaches, spiders, flies, ticks and more, make it an ideal solution for both indoor and outdoor applications. It’s even labeled in a number of states for the control of spotted lanternflies. In addition to its 8-ounce and 1-quart bottles, the product is also now available in a 15-gallon drum.
PMP Growth Summit 2025: Rodent Roundtable

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Marty Whitford

Attendees at the 2025 PMP Growth Summit who participated in the Wednesday and Thursday morning breakfast roundtables found the early rise worthwhile. The opportunity offered attendees a chance for a candid discussion on common issues, solutions and best practices when combating rodents. “There’s no other area of pest control we participate in that requires more situational flexibility than rodent control.
PelGar: Monark Soft Bait

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

Spring is in the air, and through the breeding season rodents will need higher-calorie foods to sustain their activity. This often causes a drop in bait-take as they search for suitable food sources. Monark Soft Bait from PelGar is formulated using a blend of quality, culinary-grade wheat ﬂour, chopped grain and soft lard to produce a highly palatable bait — ideal for breeding season.
Kness Pest Defense: Stick-All Mouse & Insect Trap | Pest Management Professional

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Heather Gooch

The Stick-All Mouse & Insect Trap is built for professionals who need consistent results without the hassle. Its enclosed housing keeps glue boards protected and pests out of sight. A pre-scented surface draws in mice and insects without the need for added bait. Designed for multiple catches, it works well along walls, in corners or anywhere pests are active. The low-profile design helps minimize tampering and cleanup, offering a cleaner and more efficient option for everyday use.
Key pest control lessons learned listening to podcasts

2 weeks ago | mypmp.net | Diane Sofranec

Podcasts are a great way to learn about running a pest control company or tackling tricky infestations, particularly when they are hosted by pest management professionals (PMPs) who have been there and done that. Here are highlights of episodes from the podcasts featured in our February, March and April installments of “Listen Up.” They can all be downloaded and subscribed to on a variety of podcast platforms.