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GIE Media, Inc. web-group@gie.net no PCT Staff Podcast: Beyond the Pest | Ep. 14 — Dr. Zach DeVries https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/08/03/beyond-the-pest-ep-14--dr.-zach-devries-1--1-.mp3 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:24:00 GMT no PCT Staff Routes to Riches with Kemp Anderson: Ep. 4 — What to Know Before Selling to PE https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/07/21/rtr-ep-4-w-intro-web-opt.mp4 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Beyond the Pest | Ep. 13 — Kim Camera https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/07/02/riverside-beyond-the-pest-ep-13-...-upmtc-s-studio-2-.mp4 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Routes to Riches with Kemp Anderson: Ep. 3 — Why Private Equity is Investing in Pest Control https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/06/30/routes-to-riches-ep-3-w-intro-web-opt.mp4 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:31:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Beyond the Pest | Ep.12 - Rodent Challenges https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/06/03/riverside-beyond-the-pest-ep-12-...-upmtc-s-studio-1-.mp4 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:32:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 11 - Ashley Roden https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/05/04/riverside-beyond-the-pest-ep-11-...-magic-episode---apr-22--upmtc-s-studio-1--1-.mp3 Mon, 04 May 2026 16:44:00 GMT no PCT Staff Routes to Riches with Kemp Anderson: Ep. 2 — Finn and Tom Forshaw IV https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/04/14/route-riches-ep-2.mp3 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 10 — Nancy Troyano https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/04/02/riverside-beyond-the-pest-ep-10-...---mar-16--2026-001-upmtc-s-studio-1--2-.mp3 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:28:00 GMT no PCT Staff Suzy Rayner Shares How to Have a Compassionate, Empathetic Approach in Pest Control Suzy Rayner, owner of Valkyrie Pest Solutions, Manitoba, Canada, shared how her homelessness experience has shaped her into the pest control owner and operator she is today, using a trauma-informed approach when working with customers in low-income housing. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/06/05/suzyvideo.web..mp3 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:38:00 GMT no PCT Staff Routes to Riches with Kemp Anderson: Ep. 1 — 2026 Outlook https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/03/19/routes-to-riches-ep.-1.mp4 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 9 — Dr. Stan Cope https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/03/02/beyond-pest_episode-8.mp3 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 8 — Mark "Shep" Sheperdigian Mike Thome and Jen Sweeney-Ingram of UPMTC chat with Mark "Shep" Sheperdigian, Rose Pest Solutions, Troy, Mich. Sheperdigian shares how he got started in pest control, favorite pest encounters, the importance of the "people side" of pest control and what all is involved in his current role as chief science officer. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2026/02/03/riverside-beyond-the-pest-ep-08--shep-upmtc-s-studio-webopt.mp4 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Guarantee Pest Control's Gary Blankenship Reflects on 50 Year Pest Control Career After nearly 50 years working in the business, Gary Blankenship of Lexington, Ky.-based Guarantee Pest Control recently sold his second generation family business to Scherzinger Pest Control in Cincinnati, Ohio. PCT interviewed Blankenship at the UK Short Course to reflect on his pest control journey, the benefits of attending state and regional meetings for continued growth in the industry and his plans for retirement. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/11/20/gary-videowebopted.mp4 Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 7 – Mike Thome and Jen Sweeney-Ingram https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/12/22/beyond-pest-ep-7.mp4 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:12:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Cold Weather, Hot Pest Activity Sydney Crawley, principal vector scientist with Rentokil Terminix, shares how pest activity continues and, in some cases, increases during the winter months, challenging the common belief that pests slow down in cold weather. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/12/18/sydney-crawley-podcast-wo.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff 2025 Crown Leadership Award Winner Marie Horner Horner, vice president of government affairs & industry stewardship, Arrow Exterminators, was recognized by PCT and Syngenta during the Crown Leadership Awards ceremony at PestWorld, in Orlando. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/11/24/crown-leadership-6-webopt.mp4 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 6 – Jeff Weier Hosts Mike Thome and Jen Sweeney-Ingram of UPMTC sit down with Jeff Weier, BCE, consultant and technical director emeritus for Sprague Pest Solutions, to explore Weier’s 50+ year journey through the evolution of pest management. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/12/01/upmtc-podcast-6.mp4 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Dr. Faith Oi Encourages PMPs to Implement One Health Efforts At the 2025 University of Kentucky Short Course held in Lexington, Ky., Dr. Faith Oi, UF/IFAS extension associate professor, discussed the future of pest control and using integrated pest management on a global health scale under one framework: One Health. PCT interviewed Oi on this developing concept and the role it plays in the future of pest management. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/11/18/faith-videowebopted.mp4 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:16:00 GMT no PCT Staff Jim Fredericks on the Alliance's Rebranding, Future Industry Growth Opportunities In the following Q&A interview with Jim Fredericks, executive director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance, he shared more about the Alliance's rebranding, the culmination of months of strategic planning sessions, board collaboration and extensive member feedback. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/10/30/jimwebopted.mp4 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Sage's Anneke Cannon on Effective Artificial Intelligence Business Practices Anneke Cannon, chief operating officer, Sage Pest Control, sat on a panel at NPMA Academy in Palm Springs, Calif., focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and ways fast-growing pest control companies are using AI to enhance operations while keeping a personalized feel to their company’s messaging. PCT interviewed Cannon to learn more about this AI practice. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/10/14/annekevideowebopt.mp4 Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 4 – Pat Hottel Beyond the Pest podcast hosts and UPMTC members Mike Thome and Jennifer Sweeney-Ingram sat down with industry veteran Pat Hottel to discuss her entomology career, experiences in Bermuda that kickstarted her pest control journey, the evolution of women in the pest control and more. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/10/08/riverside-ep-04--pat-hottel-upmtc-s-studio-webopt.mp4 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff PMi's Julie Tesh-Clark on Growing Family Business, Academy's Personal Impact At NPMA 30th Academy event, PCT interviewed Julie Tesh-Clark of Pest Management Systems, Inc. (PMi) about some of the company’s outreach efforts, working alongside her father to grow the family business and the impact Academy has left on her leadership style, team-building skills and personal development. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/10/09/juliewebopt.mp4 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Viking's Russell Hand on Increased Pest Pressures Along East Coast PCT interviewed Russell Hand, service manager for New Jersey-based Viking Pest Control, at NPMA Academy about how heavy precipitation extreme weather patterns led to heavy pest pressure. Hand also discussed Viking's integrated approach to mosquito management. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/09/30/russell-video.mp4 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Adam's Scott Hornemann Recalls Early Career Bat Encounter In PCT’s September issue, readers shared memorable wildlife experiences with these oftentimes unpredictable animals. In the following video interview, PCT interviewed Scott Hornemann of Adam’s Pest Control, Medina, Minn., to hear more about one of his first experiences working with bats lurking in an attic. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/09/04/sequence-01_1.mp4 Wed, 17 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Jen Jackson's Focus on Creating Work-Life Balance in Second-Generation Company Jen Jackson, general manager of Jackson Pest Management, Leo, Ind., attended the NPMA Women’s Forum in Austin, Texas, as an Impact Award recipient. PCT interviewed Jackson on her role in the second-generation company and how Jackson and her husband, Rob, have grown the business and created a work-life balance in their careers. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/09/08/sequence-01.mp4 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 3 – Jeremy Southgate Beyond the Pest podcast hosts and UPMTC members Mike Thome, technical services manager, Rentokil, and Jennifer Sweeney-Ingram, technical director of All-American Pest Control, sat down with Jeremy Southgate of Abell Pest Control to discuss his career and the importance of earning his Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE) credentials. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/09/04/riverside-ep-03--jeremy-southgate--abell-pest-control-upmtc-s-studio-1.mp4 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff ABC's Jenkins Brothers Share Journey of Final Bike Ride Bobby and Raleigh Jenkins, owners of ABC Home & Commercial Services in Austin and Houston, Texas, made a 5,500 mile bicycle trek from Anchorage, Ala., departing on June 19, with a planned arrival in College Station, Texas, on Sept. 6 https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/09/03/abc-brothers-videowebopt.mp4 Wed, 03 Sep 2025 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Prestige's Cindy Jones Reflects on 40-year Pest Control Career Prestige Pest Control in Pooler, Ga., was founded by husband and wife duo Marty and Cindy Jones in 1986. PCT interviewed Cindy on her 40-year pest control career and her firsthand experience on the evolution of women in the industry. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/08/22/cindy-video.mp4 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Green Pest Solutions' Roberson Advocates for Women Retention in Pest Control Cassidy Roberson, director of customer experience at Green Pest Solutions in Kansas City, attended the NPMA Women’s Forum to learn more about hiring and retaining women in the pest control industry. In the following video interview, Roberson shared her experiences as a third generation family member in the business and her hopes to bring more women to the industry. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/08/15/sequence-01.mp4 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Accel's Lund on Growing Company Culture to Match Industry Growth Rate Accel Pest & Termite Control won PCT's 2025 Best Places to Work (Medium-Sized Company). PCT interviewed Accel’s Vice President of Administration and Finance Wendy Lund on the company’s focus on employee retention through earned trips and high-energy culture. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/08/14/sequence-01.mp4 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Inside the Latest Issue: PCT August 2025 Highlights https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/08/12/brad-video-aug-pct-wo.mp4 Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rose's Allison Beach Furthering Lifelong Passion for Entomology PCT interviewed Allison Beach, technical specialist, Rose Pest Solutions, Chicago, at NPMA Academy. Beach discussed her lifelong passion for entomology, attending Purdue University’s entomology program and using her academic experience in pest biology to provide technical resources for Rose employees. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/08/08/allisonvideowebopt.mp4 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 2 – Bob Gilbert In the second episode of Beyond the Pest podcast, hosts and UPMCT members Mike Thome, technical services manager, Rentokil, and Jennifer Sweeney-Ingram, technical director of All-American Pest Control, Nashville, Tenn., sat down with Bob Gilbert, staff entomologist and technical trainer for Blue Sky Pest Control, based in Phoenix, Ariz. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/08/07/riverside-ep-02--bob-gilbert--blue-sky-pest-control-upmtc-s-studio_webopt720.mp4 Thu, 07 Aug 2025 10:13:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest | Ep. 1 – Jay Everitt In the first episode of Beyond the Pest podcast, hosts and UPMCT members Mike Thome, technical services manager, Rentokil, and Jennifer Sweeney-Ingram, technical director of All-American Pest Control, Nashville, Tenn., sat down with Jay Everitt, technical director, Rottler Pest Solutions, to discuss his pest control career at the St. Louis-based company. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/07/02/riverside.mp4 Mon, 07 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Beyond the Pest Podcast: Intro In this introductory podcast, hosts and UPMCT members Mike Thome, technical services manager, Rentokil, and Jennifer Sweeney-Ingram, technical director of All-American Pest Control, Nashville, Tenn., discuss UPMTC is and what subscribers can expect to hear in future podcasts. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/06/26/beyond-pest-intro.mp4 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:55:00 GMT no PCT Staff Plunketts' Aly Silva-Mulgrew on 'Being Your Own Advocate' in Pest Control Career At NPMA Women's Forum in Austin, Aly Silva-Mulgrew, president, Plunkett’s Pest Control, Minneapolis, Minn., spoke on a panel about investing in leadership growth and being your own advocate in career progression. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/06/06/alyvideo.mp4 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Hawaii PCO Shares Regulatory Challenges, Business Impacts from Lahaina Wildfires PCT interviewed Wakon Childers, CEO, Bowman Termite & Pest Management, Wailuku, Hawaii, at NPMA Legislative Day on regulatory challenges PCOs face working in Hawaii, and the impact of the deadly wildfires that engulfed the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in August 2023. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/04/17/wakon-video-interviewwebopted.mp4 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Christner on Colorado's Preemption Roll Back on Business Growth PCT interviewed Richard Christner, co-owner, Whitmore Pest and Wildlife Control, Denver, Colo., at NPMA’s Legislative Day on the affect Colorado's roll back on state preemption could have on business growth and his experience on communicating effectively with legislators on pest control and public health. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/04/07/richardwebopt.mp4 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Jonathan Richardson Shares Research Findings on Rodents and Zoonotic Diseases Jonathan Richardson, professor, University of Richmond, gave a presentation at PestWorld 2024 on his research investigating the zoonotic disease risk of rising rodent populations in Virginia, and the implications for rodent infestations in other major cities. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/11/2-11-25-pestworld-richardson-webopt.mp4 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff PPMA's Jim Fredericks Reviews Latest Pest Weather Forecast Findings Spring's in full swing! With warmer and wetter climates approaching in the spring and summer months, NPMA's Public Health Pest Index and Bug Barometer warns of increased pressure from mosquitoes, ticks, cockroaches and rodents. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/03/25/jim-ppma-video.mp4webopted.mp4 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rentokil's Thome on Small Flies' Potential for Disease Transmission, Business Loss In the following video, PCT talked with Rentokil’s Michael Thome, A.C.E., about the importance of small fly identification, customer communication on proper sanitation and locating the breeding source for long-term control. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/25/mike-thorne-uk-videowebopted.mp4 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Kulzer Awarded PestVet of the Year for Successful 21-Year Military Career Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Jacob Kulzer, vice president of operations, North America at Ecolab, was presented with the 2025 David Cooksey PestVet of the Year Award at NPMA's Legislative Day. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/03/18/jacob-videowebopted.mp4 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rentokil Terminix Sydney Crawley's Mosquito Research, Public Health Implications Sydney Crawley, principal vector scientist, Rentokil Terminix, shared updates on Rentokil Terminix and the Puerto Rico Vector Control Unit’s joint effort against dengue fever-carrying mosquitoes swarming the U.S. territory, collaborative research efforts with the CDC and thinking ahead to leverage technology for more sustainable pest control practices. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/03/18/sydney-videowebopted.mp4 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff McCauley's Legislative Contributions in Arkansas Earns Policy Person of the Year Award Justin McCauley, CEO of McCauley Services in Benton, Ark., was named NPMA's 2025 Policy Person of the Year at Legislative Day in Washington D.C. PCT interviewed McCauley on the meaning of earning this award and his experience working on legislative issues in Arkansas. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/03/18/justinpolicypersonvideo.mp4 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:12:00 GMT no PCT Staff Recurring Services Model, Wildlife Offerings Lead to Impressive Growth for Tailor Made PCT interviewed Christian Allan, owner, Tailor Made Pest Control, Lexington, Ky., at the UK Short Course. Allan shared how the company has doubled yearly revenues thanks to its recurring service model, wildlife service offerings and recent acquisition of Swat Team Pest Control. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/25/christian-allanwebopted.mp4 Mon, 10 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Kevin Poland Shares American Pest's Growth Metrics from Acquisitions to Employee Training American Pest President Kevin Poland shared how the company has grown over the last 100 years from acquisitions, putting a focus on employee training and being an Anticimex company. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/03/04/americanpestwebopted.mp4 Fri, 07 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Eve Pappas on Continuing to Mentor the Next Generation of PMPs In the following interview at PestWorld in Denver, Colo., Hoffman's Exterminating's Eve Pappas shared her goals on wanting to continue helping grow and scale pest control businesses and develop the next generation of leaders in the pest control industry. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/11/1-31-25-pestworld-pappas.mp4 Sat, 01 Mar 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Evens Clerjuste on Team Communication as Company Growth Point At PestWorld 2024, PCT interviewed Evens Clerjuste, owner of Universal Pest Control, Princeton, N.J., on how he got started in the pest control industry, his journey on starting his own pest control company and the importance of clearly communicating with employees. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/11/1-31-25-pestworld-clerjuste.mp4 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff BASF's Freder Medina Reviews Termite Control, Products in Latest Market Report PCT published the 2025 State of the Termite Control Market Report, sponsored by BASF, in PCT’s February issue. In this video, Dr. Freder Medina, B.C.E., BASF technical market manager, discusses termite control treatment options, weather impacts on termite swarms, BASF products PMPs can use and more. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/19/basfwebopted.mp4 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:37:00 GMT no PCT Staff Truly Nolen’s Schupp's Experience Finding, Treating Invasive Termites In the following video interview, Truly Nolen's David Schupp shared his first-hand experience treating an invasive termite species infestation and working with Florida state departments to solve the issue. That experience was chronicled in a February PCT feature. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/17/truly-nolen-videowebopt.mp4 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center's Efforts in PMP Training, Pests Sustainability PCT visited the Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center in Dallas, Texas, to tour the facility and interview team members about research being conducted in the labs and how they have welcomed pest management professionals (PMPs) into the center for continued training and collaboration. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2025/02/13/cassievideowebopt.mp4 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Terminix's Jay Newell Reviews Best Practices, Identifying Pest Risks in Buildings In the following online extra podcast, PCT interviewed Newell to discuss the topic further on best practices PMPs can implement during commercial building inspections, how and why pests enter a commercial space to begin with and some unique challenges Newell faces as a technical services manager. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/12/06/jaynewellpodcastwebopt.mp4 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff 2024 Crown Leadership Award Winner Sterling Barbour Sterling Barbour, president of Revolution National Pest Council, was recognized by PCT and Syngenta during the Crown Leadership Awards ceremony at PestWorld in Denver. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/12/04/crown-leadership-2-webopt.mp4 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff 2024 Crown Leadership Award Winner Zach DeVries Zach DeVries, assistant professor of urban entomology at University of Kentucky, was recognized by PCT and Syngenta during the Crown Leadership Awards ceremony at PestWorld in Denver. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/12/04/crown-leadership-1-webopt.mp4 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Eric Bassett on Technology, M&A Contributing to Growing Pest Control Market PCT interviewed Eric Bassett, co-owner of Natura Pest Control, Vancouver, Wash., who shared his insights on factors that have contributed to the rapid growth of the pest control market. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/11/27/11-25-24-pestworld-eric-bassett-webopt.mp4 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Angela Treleven's Passion for Running Encourages 'Problem Solving' Mentality In the following video interview, Sprague's Chief Financial Officer Angela Treleven shared how running has helped prioritize her health and be a “problem solver” in her career, while continuing to seek adventure and make memories with family and Sprague employees. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/11/26/angela-videowebopt.mp4 Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Daniel Dye on Studying the Biology of Pests for Effective Pest Control Management In the following video interview, Dye shared why PMPs need to educate themselves on pest biology and make thorough inspections and treatments. He also emphasized the importance of using tools and resources in the field, such as magnifying glasses, to properly identify ants. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/11/19/daniel-dyeweb.mp4 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Cascade Pest Owner Treftz Encourages Continued Education Through ESA’s A.C.E. Program At NPMA PestWorld, Kurt Treftz, owner of Cascade Pest Control, Snohomish, Wash., was presented with the A.C.E. Professional Award from the Entomological Society of America. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/11/18/11-13-24-pestworld-kurt-webopt.mp4 Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Matt Schaffer on Employee Retention, Encouraging Association Involvement Schaffer, owner of Innovative Pest Management (IPM), Lexington, Ky., and president of the Kentucky Pest Management Association, spoke at the University of Kentucky Short Course conference on the importance of being involved in state and national associations. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/11/13/matt-schafferweb.mp4 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Abell Pest Control Reflects on Volunteer Efforts as 2024 NPMA Gives Award Recipient https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/11/12/11-8-24-pestworld-abell-webopt.mp4 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:46:00 GMT no PCT Staff Furgiuele Shared Importance of Women in Pest Control, Awarded Women of Excellence Karen Furgiuele of Gardex Chemicals, Ltd. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, received the Women of Excellence Award at PestWorld in Denver. Furgiuele reflects on her career and the significance of the award in this video interview. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/11/01/karenvideo.mp4 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:31:00 GMT no PCT Staff Faye Golden's Efforts to Advocate for Public Policy Issues, Bridge Diversity Gap In the following video interview, NPMA President Faye Golden shared more on her professional efforts in public policy, her personal interests in being a founding member of the Black Ownership Matters (BOM) organization and her goals to increase diversity in the pest control industry. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/09/20/fayevideointerview.mp4 Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:01:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Event Interview: Go-Forth Pest Control PCT interviewed Chase Hazelwood, CEO of Go-Forth Pest Control, at the Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit in Nashville, Tenn., to learn more about the company's beginnings as a third-generation business owner. Hazelwood also shared how the company has found success by being "mobile" before the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the remote workforce perspective. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/10/07/9-24-24-chase-hazelwood-webopt.mp4 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Event Interview: Cook's Pest Control In 2023, Cook's Pest Control celebrated 95 years in business. PCT interviewed Brian Cook at the Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit in Nashville, Tenn., where he shared the significance of this milestone and future growth strategies for the company. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/10/07/9-24-24-brian-cook-webopt.mp4 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Tim Wong on Pest Control in NYC https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/10/07/10-4-24-wong-webop-v2.mp4 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:08:00 GMT no PCT Staff Optimizing Efficiency by Focusing on Three Key Areas https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/10/04/9-30-24-pct-bb--optimizing-efficiency-by-focusing-on-three-key-areas-webopt.mp4 Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:52:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Event Interview: Adams Exterminating PCT interviewed Stephen Pelphrey, operations manager for Adams Exterminating, at the Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit in Nashville, Tenn., to learn more about the company's beginnings and future growth strategies. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/09/20/9-18-24-stephan-pelphrey-webopt.mp4 Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Event Interview: Liberty Pest Control PCT interviewed Alex Dallas, Liberty Pest Control, at the Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit in Nashville, Tenn. Dallas shared how Liberty Pest Control has become successful and why the best advice he ever received was: "It doesn't cost anything to be a kind person." https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/09/20/9-11-24-alex-dallas-webopt.mp4 Wed, 25 Sep 2024 07:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Event Interview: PestCo Holdings PCT interviewed Jay Keating, CEO of PestCo Holdings, at the Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit in Nashville, Tenn. Keating shared his industry background and how the company has rapidly grown via acquisitions. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/09/13/9-9-24-jay-keating-webopt.mp4 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Getem Services' Charles Church on Running a Fourth Generation Pest Control Business At NPMA Academy in Orlando, Fla., PCT interviewed Charles Church, vice president of Getem Services in Norfolk, Va., on running the fourth generation family business with 100 years of history, his experiences growing up in the pest control industry and how Getem Services integrates family culture into their business model. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/09/19/chaz-video.mp4web.mp4 Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Event Interview: All U Need Pest Control PCT interviewed Kyle Selbach, director of operations at All U Need Pest Control, at the Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit in Nashville, Tenn., to learn more about the company's beginnings and future growth strategies. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/09/09/9-5-24-kyle-selbach.mp4 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Event Interviews: Servall Pest Control PCT interviewed Servall Pest Control at the Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit in Nashville, Tenn., to learn more about the company's beginnings and future growth strategies. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/08/20/webopt.mp4 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:13:00 GMT no PCT Staff Accel Pest Control's 'People First' Culture Earns a Spot on PCT's Best Places to Work https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/08/14/accelweb.mp4 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Redd Pest Solutions' Family Focus Reflects in Company Culture https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/08/14/reddweb.mp4 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rodent and Cockroach Cleanup Solutions with Nisus' Jamel Sandidge https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/08/09/nisus-video-2.mp4web.mp4 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff PCT Top 100 Awards Ceremony and Executive Summit Highlights https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/07/30/7.29.2024-pct-top100.mp4web.mp3 Wed, 31 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff NPMA Academy Video Recap A video recap of NPMA Academy, held July 16-18, at the Omni Orlando Resort in ChampionsGate, Fla. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/07/29/academyrecapvideo.mp4 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Hancock, Runion Empowering PMPs to Give Back, Help Those in Need https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/07/24/andreaandshayvideoweb.mp4 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Healthy Homes Founder Dean Johnson on Lessons Learned from a Multifaceted Career Path Dean Johnson, founder of Healthy Homes, Palmyra, Va., started his business in 2018 with his previous career knowledge in construction, supply chain management and software development to build a thriving family-owned pest control business. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/07/09/healthyhomesweb.mp4 Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rentokil Terminix Director of Education Nancy Troyano on Leading Female Management Teams https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/07/09/nancytroyano.mp4 Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:05:00 GMT no PCT Staff Melissa Buono-White on Following in Her Father, Cousin's Footsteps https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/06/25/melissabuonoweb.mp4 Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:21:00 GMT no PCT Staff Cassie Krejci On the New Rentokil Terminix Innovation Center Cassie Krejci, Ph. D., head of science and innovation for North America at Rentokil Initial, explains why the center was built, some of its features and the company's current and future plans for the state-of-the-art facility. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/06/18/6.18.2024-rentokilterminixinnovationcenter.mp4 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff NPMA's Allie Allen on Women Leadership Roles in Pest Control Allie Allen, NPMA’s vice president of membership and certification, shared how the Women’s Forum continues to grow each year, helping women and men in all sectors of the pest control industry advance in their career paths. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/06/14/allieallen.webopted.mp4 Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Alfie and Ross Treleven on the Decision to Pass the CEO Torch Sprague's Alfie and Ross Treleven said the decision to pass the torch of CEO involved years of conversations that have now come full circle for the fourth-generation, family-owned company. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/06/06/spragueinterviewweb.mp4 Fri, 14 Jun 2024 06:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: PCT Top 100 Insights and Analysis https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/06/07/kemp_anderson_wo.mp3 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rollins' Frank Meek on Treating Mosquitoes in Densely Populated Areas https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/06/05/frankinterview.web..mp4 Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff FieldRoutes Continues to Support Growth Opportunities for Women in Pest Control https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/05/24/fieldroutesinterviewweb.mp4 Wed, 29 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pest-End's Focus on Company Culture Drives Business Growth Pest-End, Plaistow, N.H., was No. 80 on PCT’s Top 100 list. Pest-End Co-owner and Chief Financial Officer Amanda Forrestall shared how the company has created a more inclusive work culture to drive business growth, continuing to focus on employee retention as the next generation of workers enter the pest control industry. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/05/22/pestendinterviewweb.mp4 Wed, 22 May 2024 14:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Gerry Wegner on the New PCT Field Guide to Stinging and Biting Arthropods https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/05/07/5-6-24-pct-fieldguideinterview-webopt.mp4 Fri, 10 May 2024 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Tick Talk: Treating for and Communicating About Ticks Danielle Restuccia, technical services manager, Northeast, Orkin, provides a tick control primer and shares what Orkin is doing in the way of training and promoting its tick control services. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/04/16/orkin_tick_podcast_wo.mp3 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 16:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Robert Puckett Discusses Climate Change and Its Impact on Pest Pressures Robert Puckett, assistant professor and extension entomologist at Texas A&M University, discussed why climate change is impacting the geographic spread of ants, and the extreme weather patterns impacting pest pressure in the south. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/17/12-6-23-pestworld-robert-puckett-webopt.mp4 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rob Greer on Biggest Threats, Opportunities Facing the Pest Control Industry At PestWorld ’23, PCT interviewed Rove Pest Control COO Rob Greer to get his perspective on industry trends. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/02/12-13-23-pestworld-rob-greer-webopt.mp4 Sat, 13 Apr 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff In2Care Mosquito Control Solutions https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/04/03/in2care_wo.mp3 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Morgan Wilson on Pest Research at Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab Wilson, Virginia Tech graduate candidate and research specialist, shared some of the work she’s completing at the Dodson Urban Pest Management Lab and her efforts on giving back to the public. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/13/morganwebopted.mp4 Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Shannon Sked on Pest Control Professionals Being Stewards of the Environment PCT spoke with Shannon Sked, director at Western Fumigation, Sharon Hill, Pa., at this year’s NPMA Legislative Day to address the misconception that PMPs cannot be stewards of the environment. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/03/21/3-20-23-legday-shannonwebopt.mp4 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Claudia Riegel on Roof Rat Control Efforts in New Orleans Claudia Riegel, director of City of New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board, discussed how roof rats have expanded their range. Riegel also shared what the team is doing to monitor and control them. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/17/12-5-23-pestworld-claudia-riegel-webopt.mp4 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Sentricon Standalone Success — Knox Pest Control https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/03/19/grimsley_rountree_edited.mp3 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Bug Busters' CEO on Hiring and Retention Incentives Court Parker, CEO of Bug Busters, Woodstock, Ga., discussed incentive strategies the company has used to combat hiring and retention challenges. He also shared the timeless story behind the company's name and legacy. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/20/webopt.mp4 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Burns' Jeff Keller Awarded 2024 PestVet of the Year Jeff Keller, the recipient of the David Cooksey PestVet of the Year, spoke with PCT at NPMA's Legislative Day on his transition into pest control after serving in the military and how he gives back to veterans in his community. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/03/14/jeffkellervideo.mp4 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Dwight Reynolds Named the 2024 Policy Person of the Year Dwight Reynolds, group compliance manager for the Western U.S. at Rentokil Terminix, was named FMC's Policy Person of the Year at this year's NPMA Legislative Day in Washington D.C. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/03/13/dwightwebopted.mp4 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Dennis Weiss on Fly Control in the Western U.S. At PestWorld ’23, PCT interviewed Dennis Weiss, technical supervisor, Saela Pest Control, Orem, Utah, about fly control. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/02/12-7-23-pestworld-dennis-wiess-webopt.mp4 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:26:00 GMT no PCT Staff Bill Cowley on Overcoming Hiring Challenges At PestWorld ’23, PCT interviewed Bill Cowley, co-owner, Cowleys Pest Services, Farmingdale, N.J. Cowley talked about hiring challenges and some of the proactive measures the company has taken to address these obstacles. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/02/12-19-23-pestworld-bill-cowley-webopt.mp4 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Glen Ramsey's Advice on Inspecting and Treating Drywood Termites At PestWorld 2023 in Hawaii, PCT caught up with Rollins’ Glen Ramsey, who shared some of his observations and advice for inspecting for and treating drywood termites. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/02/12-13-23-pestworld-glen-ramsey-webopt.mp4 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Get Goins Pays it Forward with Keep It Goins Foundation Rian and Noelle Goins, owners of Get Goins Pest Control, Los Angeles, Calif., shared their efforts of giving back to their community with the Keep It Goins Foundation, covering costs of those suffering from a pest infestation in low-incoming housing. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/17/12-13-23-pestworld-rianandnoelle-goins.mp4web.mp4 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff LadyBug Pest and Wildlife Educates Customers on Importance of Exclusion for Public Health PCT spoke with Jaclyn Ricci, co-owner of The LadyBug Pest and Wildlife Control, Zionsville, Ind., on her company's efforts to push exclusion treatments and reinforce the OneHealth initiative in the pest control industry. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/13/ladybugwebopted.mp4 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Cassie Krejci on Calculating Chemical Usage, Preparing Solutions in the Field At January's Purdue Pest Management Conference, Rentokil Initial's Cassie Krejci presented on how to read labels, calculate chemical usage and prepare solutions in the field. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/29/cassiewebopted.mp4 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Caroline Kohnert on UPMTC History, Growth Caroline Kohnert, technical director for Plunkett’s Pest Control, Fridley, Minn., discussed the history of Urban Pest Management Technical Committee and the growth of the group representing 25 pest control companies. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/09/12-12-23-pestworld-caroline-kohnert-webopt.mp4 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Dr. Chow-Yang Lee on Global Bed Bug Issues At PestWorld 2023, Dr. Chow-Yang Lee, entomology professor, UC, Riverside, shared his thoughts on global bed bug issues, including last summer’s reports of bed bug infestations in Paris. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/02/12-13-23-pestworld-chow-yang-webopt.mp4 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Faith Oi on Where PMPs Fit into the One Health Initiative At this year's Purdue Pest Management Conference, Dr. Faith Oi, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) extension associate professor, was the keynote speaker on where PMPs fit into the One Health initiative. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/02/06/faithwebopted.mp4 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Trent Kucherka On PestVets Day of Service For this year's Day of Service, PestVets partnered with Wounded Warrior Ohana to treat Honolulu veterans to a BBQ meal. To donate to Wounded Warrior Ohana visit https://www.wwohana.org/support-us. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2023/10/19/trent_wo_v2.mp4 Tue, 06 Feb 2024 03:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Audio Article: Wise House Acquires A Real Pest Control Listen to an audio recording of Wise House Environmental Services CEO Dennis Kuchta interviewing Ed Algermissen, former owner of A Real Pest Control, on his quality-over-quantity business model that led to 37 years of successful service in the pest control industry. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/30/sequence01.mp3 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Bobby Jenkins on Growing Trends, Consumer's 'Intolerance for Pests' Post COVID-19 Bobby Jenkins, president of ABCHome & Commercial Services, Austin, Texas, talked about the growing trends in the pest control industry, like consumers recognizing the value of pest management and tolerance for pests. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/17/12-13-23-pestworld-bobby-jenkins-webopt.mp4 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Carrie Campbell on One Health as Theme of Purdue Conference Carrie Campbell, owner of Hatfield Pest Control and industry chair of the Purdue Pest Management Conference, shared the idea behind this year’s One Health theme and how PMPs play an important role in the initiative. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2024/01/18/carriecampbellwebopt.mp4 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Marillian Missiti Shares Her Goals as NPMA President PCT caught up with Marillian Missiti, second-generation owner of Buono Pest Control, Belmont, Mass., to learn about her pest control journey and her goals as NPMA president. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2023/09/26/marillianvideowebopted.mp4 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Audio Article: Oh, Behave Listen to an audio recording of the September wildlife control feature "Oh, Behave," read by the article's author Jack Ammerman, owner of Advanced Wildlife Control, Genesee County, Mich. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2023/09/06/wildlife-behavior-ammerman.mp3 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:31:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: A Field and Research Update on Formosan Termites in New Orleans PCT's Brad Harbison caught up with Carrie Cottone and Mark Janowiecki of the New Orleans Mosquito, Termite and Rodent Control Board for the latest on this year's swarming activity in the French Quarter and surrounding areas, as well as an update on the board's termite research projects. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2023/05/25/formosan_termite_wo.mp3 Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Ramsey, Sparks Share Military, Pest Control Journeys https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2023/05/19/ramseysparkspctinterviewwebopt.mp4 Fri, 19 May 2023 19:45:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Efrain Velasco on How Lloyd Pest Control Prepared for Rodenticide Changes in California https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2023/05/04/velasco_wo.mp3 Wed, 03 May 2023 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Preventive Pest Control Talks Formosan Termites and Customer Retention Jeremy Logsdon, owner of Preventive Pest Control, Houston, Texas, and Tyler Cooper, senior territory manager, Corteva Agriscience, share how the Sentricon System is a standalone solution. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2023/04/12/sentricon_podcast_version2.mp3 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 11:03:00 GMT no PCT Staff Video Podcast: Hear From NPMA President Justin McCauley PCT caught up with Justin McCauley, president of McCauley Services, Bryant, Ark., and the new NPMA president, to learn about this family-owned business and his goals as president of the association. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2022/10/04/Pct-Convention%20QA-webopt.mp4 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Termite Watkins: From PCO to Boxer to Boxing Coach PCT caught up with Maurice "Termite" Watkins, whose life journey began in pest control, moved to professional boxing and then to coach of the Iraqi Olympic boxing team. His story will soon be the subject of a major motion picture. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2022/07/05/TermiteWatkinspodcast.mp4 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pest Experts Chats — Episode 1: Mosquitoes https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/04/17/Keefer_podcast_REVISED.mp4 Sun, 14 Aug 2022 11:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Court Parker Talks About Interviewing PMPs in Upcoming RV Tour PCT caught up with Bug Busters CEO Court Parker, who is touring the country with his family and interviewing PMPs along the way about their experiences operating amid COVID-19. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/08/13/Parker%20Interview-1.mp4 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:33:00 GMT no PCT Staff Termite Watkins: From PCO to Boxer to Boxing Coach PCT caught up with Maurice "Termite" Watkins, whose life journey began in pest control, moved to professional boxing and then to coach of the Iraqi Olympic boxing team. His story will soon be the subject of a major motion picture. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2022/07/05/TermiteWatkinspodcast.mp4 Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Marc Potzler's Thoughts on the Invasive Joro Spider PCT caught up with Marc Potzler, technical services manager for Ehrlich Pest Control, to learn more about the invasive joro spiders. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2022/04/12/Potzlerpodcast.mp3 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 09:02:00 GMT no PCT Staff Trish Caples Shares Her Experiences Working in Pest Control Caples, Georgia region manager for Orkin, discusses how she made her way to pest control and why this is such a great industry for women. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2022/03/22/TrishCaplespodcast.mp3 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Making the Most of Monitors Pat Hottel, technical manager, McCloud Services, shares tips and some of her experiences using monitoring devices. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2022/02/08/Pathottelpodcast.mp3 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Insights into the Cicada Brood X Emergence Frank Meek, manager of technical services at Rollins, shares his experiences working with cicadas and discusses how the emergence of Brood X might impact pest management professionals. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2021/05/12/Meekcicadapodcast.mp3 Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Karla Salp Provides an Update on WSDA's Asian Giant Hornet Control Efforts PCT caught up with Karla Salp, Washington State Department of Agriculture, to learn about WSDA’s 2021 plans for monitoring and eradicating the Asian Giant Hornet, including its partnership with Canadian officials. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2021/03/31/SalpWSDAWO.mp3 Fri, 07 May 2021 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Moving Training from In-Person to Virtual Caroline Kirby, training coordinator for Plunkett’s Pest Control, discusses how Plunkett's has transitioned much of its training from in-person to virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2021/03/05/Kirbypodcast.mp3 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 08:48:00 GMT no PCT Staff Cross-Country PMP Conversations with Court: Episode 13 — Zach Ivey As part of Court Parker's cross-country RV tour, he stopped in Houston, Texas, where he caught up with Zach Ivey, president of Cypress Creek Pest Control. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2021/02/12/Crosscountry-Cypress-1.mp4 Fri, 12 Feb 2021 07:08:00 GMT no PCT Staff Cross-Country PMP Conversations with Court: Episode 12 — Dauphin Ewart As part of Court Parker's cross-country RV tour, he stopped in Austin, Texas, and caught up with Dauphin Ewart, president of The Bug Master. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2021/02/08/Cross%20Country%20Convos%20-%20Dauphin-1-1%20MP4.mp4 Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:42:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Bat Bugs vs. Bed Bugs Angela Tucker, technical service manager for Terminix, provides tips for distinguishing bat bugs from bed bugs, and also provides advice for controlling bat bugs. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/12/22/TuckerPodcastv2.mp3 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 07:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Audio Article: '5 Wildlife Control Mistakes to Avoid' An audio recording of the September 2020 feature read by author Jack Ammerman, owner of Advanced Wildlife Control, Genesee County, Mich. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/11/18/5%20MISTAKES%20in%20Wildlife%20Control.mp3 Mon, 23 Nov 2020 02:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: EEE and Mosquito Management Tips from "Shep" Mark “Shep” Sheperdigian, vice president of technical services, Rose Pest Solutions, Troy Mich., discusses mosquito-borne eastern equine encephalitis and provides mosquito management tips. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/10/06/ShepPodcastV2.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:21:00 GMT no PCT Staff Cross-Country PMP Conversations with Court: Episode 3 — Jeff Phillips Court Parker stopped into Blue Chip Pest Services, St. Louis, Mo., to interview Blue Chip President Jeff Phillips as part of his cross-country RV trip. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/09/25/PCT%20interview%20PHILLIPSconverted.mp4 Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Cross-Country PMP Conversations with Court: Episode 2 — Stacy O'Reilly (pt. 2) In the second part of Court Parker's interview with Stacy O'Reilly, Stacy turns the table on court and interviews him about his trip. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/09/16/PCT%20interview%20ORELIY%20P2converted%201.mp4 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Video: Court Parker Talks About Interviewing PMPs in Upcoming RV Tour PCT caught up with Bug Busters CEO Court Parker, who is touring the country with his family and interviewing PMPs along the way about their experiences operating amid COVID-19. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/08/13/Parker%20Interview-1.mp4 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:33:00 GMT no PCT Staff Tick Control Primer Mike Merchant, professor and extension urban entomologist at Texas A&M University, shares tick control tips and discusses some of the work Texas A&M is doing with ticks. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/07/15/MerchantpodcastV2.mp3 Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: COVID-19's Impact on NYC's Rodents Jim McHale, president of JP McHale Pest Management, an Anticimex company, shares his observations about how New York City's rodents are adapting to changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and he also discusses how his company has adapted. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/06/10/McHalePodcastWO.mp3 Mon, 06 Jul 2020 08:47:00 GMT no PCT Staff Bayer's 'Share Your Pest Practices' Contest Hear from Braydon Bergeson, owner of Bug Blaster Pest Control, and Jaqueline Bell, Bayer area sales manager for Southwest, on the importance of customer experience and value of positive word of mouth. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2020/06/01/BayerTestimonialPodcastWO.mp3 Tue, 02 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pest Experts Chats — Episode 5: Cockroach Management https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/12/03/Gallagher_Cockroach_Podcast.mp3 Tue, 03 Dec 2019 10:18:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: What to Know About Occasional Invaders Nathan Hall, a quality and training specialist at Wil-Kil Pest Control, reviews common occasional invaders and best management practices for controlling these pests. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/11/13/Hall_Wil_KIl_occasional_invader.mp3 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 10:19:00 GMT no PCT Staff 'Pricing Wildlife Jobs' Audio Recording An audio recording of the September PCT feature "Pricing Wildlife Jobs,” read by the article's author, Jack Ammerman. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/10/04/Ammerman_price_WL.mp3 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 07:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Canines for Rodent Control Scott Mullaney, director of Animal Services, Unique Pest Management, discusses the use of canines for rodent control, as well his company's involvement in a recent National Geographic feature on rodents. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/09/26/Mullaney.mp3 Fri, 27 Sep 2019 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pest Experts Chats — Episode 4: Scorpions https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/09/20/Paysen.mp3 Fri, 20 Sep 2019 09:01:00 GMT no PCT Staff Sponsored Podcast: Rodent Control and the ActiveSense System https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/08/30/Melass_podcast.mp3 Fri, 30 Aug 2019 09:15:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: From Pre-Med to PMP Kevin Thorn, owner of Thorn Pest Solutions, discusses his journey to the pest control industry and how he's positioned his company for future growth. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/08/27/thorn_podcst.mp3 Tue, 27 Aug 2019 09:37:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pest Experts Chats — Episode 3: Ticks https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/07/12/Gallagher_Podcast_ticks.mp3 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pest Experts Chats — Episode 2: Fire Ants https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/06/13/Keefer_Podcast_Ep.2_fire_ents.mp3 Thu, 13 Jun 2019 09:52:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Selling Pest Control Services Kevin Hudson, director of sales and retention, Advanced Services, Augusta, Ga., provides sales tips and discusses his newly published book, "Just Ask: A Practical Sales Guide for Pest Control Professionals." https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/05/17/Hudson_Podcast_V2.mp3 Sun, 19 May 2019 11:28:00 GMT no PCT Staff 'For the Birds' Audio Recording An audio recording of the April PCT feature "This Job is for the Birds,” read by the article's author Jack Ammerman. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/05/08/Ammerman_podcastV2.mp3 Wed, 08 May 2019 09:07:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pest Experts Chats — Episode 1: Mosquitoes https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2019/04/17/Keefer_podcast_REVISED.mp4 Wed, 01 May 2019 11:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Hear from 'Rodents of Unusual Size' Director Chris Metzler One of the directors of this award-winning documentary shares his experiences filming on location in the southeastern Louisiana wetlands. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2018/12/17/Metzler_Podcast_WO.mp3 Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:30:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Rodent Trapping, Technology and Control Tips Industry consultant Bill Kolbe shares some of his rodent control experiences and provides inspection and control advice. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2018/12/07/Kolbe_Podcast.mp3 Fri, 07 Dec 2018 09:28:00 GMT no PCT Staff Post-Hurricane Pest Control Considerations Kevin Hathorne, technical director of Terminix Service, Columbia, S.C., discusses pest control issues the S.C. region is facing post Hurricane Florence. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2018/10/19/Hathorne_WO.mp3 Tue, 23 Oct 2018 13:51:00 GMT no PCT Staff Revenue Boosters Andrew Greess of Qspray.com shares revenue-boosting ideas PCOs can benefit from and discusses how PCOs can integrate them into their businesses. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2018/09/18/Grees_podcast.mp3 Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:12:00 GMT no PCT Staff Podcast: Who's Answering Your Phones? Hal Coleman on the importance of having the right people answering your phones. https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2018/06/Hal_Coleman.mp3 Thu, 21 Jun 2018 17:10:00 GMT no PCT Staff Dr. Jeffrey Lockwood Discusses Insect Fear and His New Book Lockwood, University of Wyoming entomologist, provides insights into insect fear and discusses the publication of his new book “Murder on the Fly.” https://www.pctonline.com/fileuploads/media/2018/04/Lockwood%20V3.mp3 Fri, 06 Apr 2018 14:04:00 GMT no PCT Staff Pests of the Pipes Matt Frye discusses how moisture issues related to pipes impacts pest management, and how PMPs can use this knowledge. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Frye_Pest_Pipes_podcast.mp3 Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Ant Control in Food Plants Advice for controlling commonly encountered ants in food plants from Pat Hottel, technical director, McCloud Services. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Hottel_ant_podcast.mp3 Wed, 31 May 2017 11:10:00 GMT no PCT Staff Multiple Queens in a Conehead Termite Colony Michael Wilson, owner of Aardvark Pest Control, Lantana, Fla., captured video of this conehead termite colony. Note the multiple queens. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Multiple_queens_in_conehead_colony_WO.mp4 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 10:20:00 GMT no PCT Staff Conehead Termite Observations Wilson, owner of Aardvark Pest Control, Lantana, Fla., discusses termite activity in Florida, including his work to help thwart the invasive Conehead termite. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/michael_wilsonv2.mp3 Fri, 03 Mar 2017 14:31:00 GMT no PCT Staff Hiring and Retaining the Right People Brian Schoonmaker, president of Capitol Pest, Bethesda, Md., shares some of experiences with building his team. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/skoonmaker.mp3 Wed, 15 Feb 2017 16:51:00 GMT no PCT Staff Managing Online Reviews Garrett Thrasher, vice president of Thrasher Termite & Pest Control, San Diego, Calif., on the importance of managing online reviews, and shares his perspective on Yelp. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Thrasher_pocastV2.mp3 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:00:00 GMT no PCT Staff Colony Pest's Ed Sheehan on His Involvement in 'Rats' Documentary PCT caught up with Colony Pest Management’s Ed Sheehan, a Brooklyn PMP with 48 years of experience. Sheehan is one of the stars of an upcoming documentary “RATS” from acclaimed documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Sheehan_podcast_WO.mp3 Tue, 04 Oct 2016 09:59:00 GMT no PCT Staff Our Experience with Mosquito Work Rob Braden, service manager, Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care, Landscape & Pest Control, Lancaster, Pa., talks about lessons learned since the Pennsylvania firm started offering mosquito control three years ago. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Braden_WO.mp3 Sun, 07 Aug 2016 17:29:00 GMT no PCT Staff Wildlife and Flea Control as Growth Segments Andrew Taylor, technical director of Clegg's Pest Control, Durham, N.C., reviews the important role wildlife control and flea control in Clegg's success. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Taylor%20Podcast_WO.mp3 Thu, 26 May 2016 17:04:00 GMT no PCT Staff A PCO and Bee Extraction Expert Eric "Critter" McCool, owner of McCool's Wildlife and Bee Control, is one of the world's foremost bee extraction experts. Learn more about this South Carolina PCO and some of his bee extraction adventures. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/Mccool_podcast.mp3 Thu, 14 Apr 2016 12:06:00 GMT no PCT Staff Rodent Control on the Bayou Tim Madere, from the City of New Orleans Mosquito, Rodent and Termite Control Board, discusses rodent issues in New Orleans, including some of his baiting research and use of 'game cameras' for rodent control. https://www.pctonline.com/FileUploads/Media/madere_podcast_WO.mp3 Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:00:00 GMT no