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Implement a proactive pest control program 

Word of mouth doesn't always help your business. According to an Orkin Inc. poll of foodservice consumers, more than 60 percent of diners would...

Ban bed bugs: how to prevent and identify infestations 

The last thing anybody wants to see in a residential or healthcare environment is a pest, least of all the biting kind. There's no denying that the...

Outsiders can help train PMPs: don't shy away from tapping the experience of outsiders to properly train staff.(Builders as Trainers) 

Outsiders can help train PMPs: don't shy away from tapping the experience of outsiders to properly train staff.(Builders as Trainers) 

As more emphasis is placed on providing true integrated pest management (IPM) solutions, I in conversations with PMPs at various conferences that...

When the weather outside is frightful, it's rodent season: don't let these unwanted "guests" near the door 

During the colder months, mice and rats pose a constant threat to residential and commercial establishments. Like other mammals, rodents do not...

'Tis the season--for rodents: take steps now to prevent a rodent infestation this holiday season.(Cover Story) 

Winter is here, and as the days keep getting colder, it's prime time for rodent infestations. Even relatively mild temperatures in the 50s can...

Stop fire ants with a 'one-two punch': fire ants are on the move 

Earlier this year, Mariner Health Care, the nation's third largest long-term healthcare company, settled for $1.875 million with the family of a...

Swat away health problems: keeping flies at bay keeps resident illness away 

In a healthcare setting, cleanliness is next to godliness. And in a nursing home or long-term care facility, where older residents may have...

Spring-cleaning: keep pests where they belong; The first in a set of seasonal guides to pest management 

Spring is in the air. As winter's frigid temperatures dissipate and flowers start to bloom, it's the perfect time of year for outside activity....

Three steps to staying clean & green: developing an environmentally friendly pest control plan.(Exclusive Feature) 

From hybrid cars, to energy efficient heating and cooling systems, to beauty products made from organic and plant-derived ingredients, companies...