Episode Information: The Urban Pest Management Program at the University of Georgia Griffin campus has established a 10-week lecture series resulting in a certificate in Urban and Structural Pest Management. The goal of the program is to provide Georgia’s pest management companies with new technicians exposed to various aspects of the industry. (For more about this program you can check out the April issue of PCT and also visit the UGA Griffin campus web site, which is www.gabugs.uga.edu). In the following podcast, Dan Suiter, University of Georgia entomologist, talks about this program.

Episode Information: PCT's Brad Harbison caught up with Orkin Technical Director Frank Meek to find out what Orkin is seeing in the field this ant season.

Episode Information: PCT’s Brad Harbison talks with Mike Masterson, president of the Los Angeles, Calif.-based Isotech Pest Management, about his company’s participation in the upcoming reality TV series “Verminators,” which is scheduled to air on the Discovery Channel on April 21.

Episode Information: One of the issues of greatest concern for PCOs is finding and retaining quality workers. In the following podcast, PCT spoke with Western's Debbie Byrne about some of the things Western is doing in response to this challenge.

Episode Information: John Zimmerman, general manager of Buffalo Exterminating, Buffalo, N.Y., was recently interviewed by PCT for a March feature titled “Now That’s Service” – which discussed community service success stories. In the following PCT Podcast, Zimmerman discusses Buffalo Exterminating’s sponsorship of Bug Bash - which is held at the Buffalo Museum of Science – as well as some of the company’s other community outreach efforts.

Episode Information: For PCT’s February’s cover story “Are You Smarter than a Termite Researcher?” PCT surveyed 10 university researchers and technical experts — for a Q&A session about all facets of termites and their control, including termite biology and behavior, control methods, real-world experiences and more. One of those researchers that participated was Brian and in the following podcast we’ll further explore this topic

Episode Information: Clarke Keenan, president of Waltham Services, discusses what his company has done to become more environmentally responsible and position itself as a "green" company.

Episode Information: PCT's Brad Harbison talks with ex-ServiceMaster executive Albert Cantu, who has returned to the pest control industry, serving as an executive partner with Waud Capital Partners. Cantu will lead WCP's investment strategy in the consumer services sector - which will include a pest control division.

Episode Information: Greg Baumann, vice president, technical services, National Pest Management Association, was one of several industry experts interviewed for PCT’s January cover story “Housing Horrors” which examined the slumping housing market’s impact on the pest control industry. Baumann also provides PCOs with advice for surviving this latest industry challenge in the following podcast.

Episode Information: PCT's Brad Harbison interviews Lonnie Alonso, president of Columbus Pest Control, and an active member in industry associations. In the following podcast, Alsono discusses the importance of industry involvement in the legislative process and the value of Legislative Day.

Episode Information: PCT's Brad Harbison speaks with Allen Fugler, who recently was announced as the new executive vice president of the Florida Pest Management Association.

Episode Information: Berman, technical manager, Waltham Services, has done quite a bit of work with digital cameras. In the following podcast Berman discusses a variety of issues relating to the use of digital cameras in the pest management industry.

Episode Information: PCT Internet Editor Brad Harbison caught up with Bryan Houtchens, vice president and general manager of Team Too Termite and Pest Control, which is headquartered in the Southern California community of Corona. Southern California is in the midst of recovering from the devastating late-October wildfires that have caused hundreds of millions of dollars worth of damage to homes and businesses. In the following podcast Bryan gives a first-hand account of how the fires impacted Southern California pest control companies like Team Too.

Episode Information: Susan Amore, E-Learning Manager of Copesan Services, developer of Copesan University, discusses the value of online training and talks about the Copesan University ant training module.

Episode Information: Joey Harris, vice president of Cook’s Pest Control, will be speaking on the subject of “Sales Programs That Work” for the upcoming PCT Family Business Summit, which takes place Nov. 14-16 in Atlanta. This seminar will provide insights on how family-run pest control businesses can manage, run and turn profits and also discuss dealing with interpersonal issues associated with family-run businesses. For more information visit www.pctfamilybusinesssummit.com

Episode Information: Mike Rottler, president of St. Louis-based Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions and the incoming president of the National Pest Management Association, discusses a variety of issues including growing up in a family-run business and his goals as NPMA president.

Episode Information: PCT's Brad Harbison recently caught up with Phil Augustine, president of Overland Park, Kan.-based Augustine Exterminators. In the following podcast, Augustine discusses a variety of issues, including association involvement and leadership.

Episode Information: PCT’s Chuck Bowen spoke recently with Mark “Shep” Sheperdigian, vice president of technical services, Rose Pest Solutions — a Copesan partner. In the following podcast, Shep talks about the biology and control of stinging insects.

Episode Information: In preparation for the 2007 PCT/Syngenta Crown Leadership Awards, which will be presented during PestWorld 2007, PCT caught up with Steve Scherzinger, owner of Scherzinger Pest Control and past Crown Leadership award recipient. In the following podcast, Scherzinger talks about what leadership means to him and discusses his leadership style.

Episode Information: Corrigan, president of RMC Pest Management Consulting and a PCT columnist, talks about a variety of rodent control topics, including rodent control in New York City and how environmental changes might impact rodent pressures.

Episode Information: Ira Bryck, director of the UMass Family Business Center at UMass Amherst Continuing & Professional Education and the keynote speaker at PCT's Family Business Summit, discusses challenges inherent with family-owned business.

Episode Information: PCT’s Brad Harbison caught up with Victor Hammel, Ehrlich Pest Control President and Rentokil Pest Control North America CEO, to find out how Ehrlich and Rentokil have changed since the two companies joined forces one year ago.

Episode Information: PCT’s Brad Harbison recently spoke with Scott McNeely, owner of McNeely Pest Control. In the following podcast McNeely discusses his experiences with stinging pests such as wasps, hornets and yellow jackets.

Episode Information: An update on bed bugs from Rick Cooper, technical director, Cooper Pest Solutions. PCT has teamed up with Rick and University of Kentucky bed bug expert Dr. Michael Potter for a series of one-day seminars titled “Taking the Battle to Bed Bugs.” The seminars will cover the biology, behavior, control and legal implications of one of the industry’s most troublesome adversaries. The seminars are scheduled for New York City on Aug. 7 and Las Vegas on Sept. 18.

Episode Information: In the second PCT Podcast with Dr. Jerome Goddard, the Mississippi state medical entomologist gives his thoughts on the pest control industy's role in controlling public health pests.

Episode Information: Stoy Hedges, director of technical services, Terminix International, wrote the June PCT Cover Story “Bar Flies,” which examined the challenges of controlling fruit flies in bars and food establishments. Learn more about this subject from Hedges in the following podcast.

Episode Information: Bed bug expert Dr. Mike Potter, from the University of Kentucky, provides updates on these pests. Potter and another expert on this subject – Rick Cooper, technical director of Cooper Pest Solutions – will be presenting a series of one-day seminars titled “Taking the Battle to Bed Bugs.” The seminars will cover the biology, behavior, control and legal implications of bed bugs and are scheduled for New York City on Aug. 7 and Las Vegas on Sept. 18.

Episode Information: Goddard, state medical entomologist for the Mississippi Department of Health, discusses the need for pest management professionals to be well versed in pests of public health importance.

Episode Information: Dan Sleezer, general manager of Gilbert, Ariz.-based SOS Exterminating, was interviewed by PCT as part of our Top 100 coverage in our May issue. Sleezer talked about some of innovative services that SOS offers and how these services have helped the company make up for the sluggish pretreat market. In the following PCT Podcast, further discusses SOS’s experiences offering both core and non-core pest control services.

Episode Information: In 2006, Beaumont, Texas, took a direct hit from Hurricane Rita, an experience that caused Bill Clark Pest Control to take another look at its disaster preparation plans. In the following podcast, Bart Foster, technical and training director for Bill Clark, looks back at Hurricane Rita and provides additional insights into how to prepare for a disaster.

Episode Information: Mark “Shep” Sheperdigian, vice president of technical services, Rose Pest Solutions, has spent time spent as a service technician and sales representative — giving him a unique perspective on customer service. Shep talks more about providing standout customer service in the following podcast.

Episode Information: Cindy Mannes, executive director of the Professional Pest Management Alliance discusses initiatives for National Pest Management Month, including PPMA's radio and PSA campaign.

Episode Information: Bud Brewer, president of MPB Communications, provides PCOs with suggestions on how to target public relations opportunities.

Episode Information: The March PCT cover story titled “Unsportsmanlike Conduct” discussed the top 5 complaints PCOs have about competitors’ ethics. One of the ways the National Pest Management Association has addressed these issues is through its Quality Pro program, which was developed – in part – to increase industry professionalism through self-regulation. In the following PCT Podcast, PCT's Brad Harbison talks about QualityPro with Andy Architect, executive director of QualityPro.

Episode Information: Jeff Tucker and Whitmire Micro-Gen are in the midst of a 20-date series of skill development seminars focused on restaurants and commercial kitchens. In the following PCT podcast Tucker provides inspection tips for these type of accounts.

Episode Information: PCT and Syngenta recognized the 2006 Crown Technicians of the Year at NPMA Legislative Day. This year's winners were Luther Mosley (Arrow Exterminators), Paul Morton (The Steritech Group) and Allen Hulstine (Terminix).

Episode Information: During NPMA PestWorld 2006, PCT and Syngenta honored the 2006 Leadership winners. In the following podcast, PCT Publisher Dan Moreland recognizes Joe Lupini, president of Richmond, Va.-based Loyal Termite and Pest Control.

Episode Information: The recent announcement that the ServiceMaster board hired investment banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs to explore options has intensified speculation about the company's future. At the recent PCT Mergers & Acquisitions seminar, Katrina Helmkamp, group president of ServiceMaster, issued a statement that can be accessed in the following PCT Podcast.

Episode Information: Greg Rice, marketing director of West Palm Beach, Florida-based Hulett Environmental Services, discusses the subject of branding.

Episode Information: Jeffrey Weier of Sprague Pest Solutions was one of eight individuals honored as 2006 Crown Leadership Award winners. PCT Publisher recognizes Weier during a reception at PestWorld '06.

Episode Information: PCT Editor Jodi Dorsch recently interviewed PCO Rick Cooper about his experience with bed bugs and their resistance to pyrethroids.

Episode Information: In October PCT, Eddie Martin, owner of New Orleans-based Terminix Service Co., was interviewed for "The Long Road Back," which discussed the post-Hurricane Katrina recovery process. PCT's Brad Harbison talks with Martin about post-Katrina pest pressures.

Episode Information: PCT's October cover story, Digital Dilemma, discusses the issue of "professional use" pesticides being sold to homeowners via the Internet. PCT Editor Jodi Dorsch discusses with NPMA's Bob Rosenberg.

Episode Information: PCT's Brad Harbison interviews Bernie Holst Jr., president of Midland Park, N.J-based Horizon Pest Control. Holst discusses his goals for his term as president of the National Pest Management Association.