Attendees of the PMP Growth Summit share how their companies work to retain employees. Learn more about the PMP Growth Summit and how to register for 2025. The post How companies retain employees, Part I first appeared on Pest Management Professional ..read more

Photo: mrbackskin / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images Horse flies and deer flies are pests of both domestic and wild animals — and occasionally of humans. Approximately 335 species occur in North America, while there are about 4,300 species worldwide. Adults range in size from small deer flies (about 0.25 inch in length) to large horse flies (about 1.25 inches in length). An extension bulletin from Purdue University states they are “robust flies with a pair of huge eyes known as ‘compound eyes.’ Those of some horse flies have colorful purple or green bands against a blue or yellowish ..read more

Joseph Mikesell Truly Nolen Pest Control recently promoted Joseph Mikesell to business manager for Tampa Bay, Fla. When not in the field, he will be based at the company’s Tampa service office. Mikesell joined the company in 2014 and was previously a service office manager in Mesa, Ariz., before relocation to Florida for this opportunity. Prior to joining Truly Nolen, he spent 15 years in specialty retail and the telecommunications industry. Truly Nolen also promoted James Hayhurst to manager of the company’s Brandon, Fla., service office. James Hayhurst Hayhurst joined Truly Nolen in ..read more

The new Hawx headquarters at the AmeriCan Center in Ogden, Utah. PHOTO: HAWX PEST CONTROL Ogden, Utah-based Hawx Pest Control recently moved from its previous location in the Business Depot Ogden (BDO) to upgrade its headquarters in the storied AmeriCan Center across town. Echoing the company’s mission to leverage technology to transform the pest control industry, the company’s new headquarters — a converted industrial space outfitted with state of the art technology — has the kind of open office layout favored by other tech companies. In addition to maximizing transparency and opportunities ..read more

Dr. Jamel Sandidge, BCE Protecting customers from stinging insects is important, but protecting yourself as you perform services around homes and businesses also is imperative. I can guarantee I am not the only one who has bumped into a bush or applied product to an area, only to be immediately swarmed and stung multiple times before getting away. Here are seven ways to help limit these occurrences — and hopefully avoid them altogether. Know what species are commonly found in your area, including their biology and behavior. Learn the nest types and preferred nest areas of honey bees (Apis s ..read more

IMAGE: J.F. OAKES Now through Aug. 30, 2024, J.F. Oakes is offering a buy one, get one free (BOGO) promotion on VA88 Residulen with Leave Behind Kill. This non-repellent, odorless and ready-to-use (RTU) insecticide is exempt from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide & Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 25(b), which means it’s a minimum-risk product. Made in the USA, its two-phase formula kills bed bugs on contact and provides six-month residual protection. It won’t flush out cockroaches, which makes it ideal for restaurant accounts, the company says. VA88 Residulen is also labeled for a variety of ad ..read more

Kerynn Holtzman IntelliShift recently appointed Kerynn Holtzman as its new chief experience officer (CXO), effective immediately. As a part of the executive leadership team, Holtzman will focus her efforts on “providing IntelliShift customers with a best-in-class customer experience,” per the news release. Holtzman brings over two decades of experience in the telematics, transportation and logistics sectors, having worked with industry leaders like EROAD and SkyBitz. Throughout her career, the news releases notes, she has “consistently demonstrated a strong focus on customer lifecycle manage ..read more

IMAGE: TARGET SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Eliminate ants and cockroaches with Strike Max Alacer Gel Baits. The premium gel formulation is designed to control infestations at the source. Features include: Contains the active ingredient indoxacarb for maximum effectiveness Indoxacarb briefly delays disposing the labeled pest, allowing it to return and spread the bait to the harborage site The smooth and highly palatable formulation, which is odorless and non-staining, is effective both indoors and outdoors Gel locks in moisture for extended appeal to labeled pests Can be used in food-handling ..read more

Photo: oatawa/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images Since we last compiled Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine poll results in 2023, we have received some excellent insights from readers in our monthly polls. We also post the same question to our columnists and PMP Editorial Advisory Board (EAB) members each month in print, to get their responses. The answers that don’t fit on the “Question of the Month” page for the print edition are always included in the online version. For example, what follow are some of our most recent polls, with a link to the c ..read more

Image: Hey Darlin/DigitalVision Vectors/Getty Images A recent study from the University of Georgia (UGA) analyzed the pest management’s contribution to Georgia’s economy to clarify the industry’s value. The research also highlights areas where entomologists and economists can better collaborate to gather and analyze critical information and offers a model for doing just that. The study was published in February in the Journal of Economic Entomology. The professional pest management industry (PPMI) dates back over a century in the U.S. People need pest control services for various reasons lik ..read more