The U.S. Supreme Court emphasized that pesticide labels are federally mandated regulatory documents carrying legal force.
Greg Baumann
Greg Baumann is a senior advisor to Nisus Corp., where he retired as vice president in 2025, and is a member of the Pest Management Professional Hall of Fame (Class of 2013). With more than 40 years of experience in urban entomology, technical services and regulatory affairs, he founded Pest Control Warrior to provide science-based pest management guidance for professionals and homeowners. He can be reached at be reached at greg@pestcontrolwarrior.com..
Managing termite claims and insurance requirements
In a dynamic liability environment, insurance is vital. Learn how to navigate the complexities of coverage and the emerging risks...
Documenting for defense: Reducing termite liability
In the eyes of a jury, if it isn't documented, it didn't happen. Learn how to record site conditions and...
High-risk WDO inspections: A technical walkthrough
Inspectors can only report what they can see, and treatments are not an instant magic wand. In the world of...
Termite control compliance: State regulations and label laws
In termite management, "near enough" isn't good enough for the law. Ensure your team stays compliant with state digging mandates...
The PMP guide to termite liability and revenue protection
Success in termite control depends on managing liability as competently as the pests themselves. Learn the foundational strategies for protecting...
Reflecting on 3 years as a columnist
"This is not a goodbye to the industry at all, but rather an eye on new responsibilities that are very...
Control tips from a roof rat
Greg Baumann has a discussion with a roof rat (Rattus rattus).
Multi-lingual labels for RUPs may be on the horizon
Greg Baumann explains the movement that is underway to require multi-language product labels for restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in the United...
A deeper dive into the world of termites
PMP Contributor Greg Baumann talks again with a subterranean termite.
The tangled web of well-intended laws
Greg Baumann discusses the consequences that can happen when state budgets shrink and research programs are reduced or eliminated, thus...
It’s bat time
A chat with a bat.
EPA designates Environmental Justice a priority this year
In the coming months, you will be hearing a lot about Environmental Justice, a federal program that has been in...
Carpenter ant shares ID, control tips
Greg Baumann, VP, Global Technical and Regulatory Services for Nisus Corp., has a chat with a carpenter ant (Camponotus pennsylvanicus).
Booming housing market creates opportunities
Greg Baumann, VP of Global Technical and Regulatory, shares how the booming housing market creates opportunities for the pest management...
The beetle formerly known as anobiid
Greg Baumann has a visit with a ptinid beetle, one of the most common powderpost beetles encountered and formerly known...