There has never been a better time to use digital photography to sell your services. One look at a “before and after” photo of a renovated floor, the removal of grime from behind a toilet bowl, or the first pass with a carpet extractor can quickly sell a prospect on the advantages of doing business with your company.

The pest control industry is constantly researching new technologies and products that will advance the way we prevent and manage pests.

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In April 2013, the National Pest Management Association (NPMA) and the University of Kentucky compiled a comprehensive report on bed bugs titled 2013 Bugs Without Borders Survey. While the bed bug problem in North America is not necessarily a seasonal problem, the study did find that nearly half of all infestations occur during the spring and summer months.

Chicago made a lot of headlines earlier this year for being at the top of a list no city wants to be on: Orkin’s Bed Bug Cities List. And it’s not the first time the Windy City has earned this title.