Playing the sales game or simply failing, that’s the game. On today’s edition, The Pestgeek discusses the reality of being a pest control technician turned sole operator vs. being an integrated pest management sales pro. This is the dilemma of the solo operator. At the end of the day, most do not have the stomach…
On today’s edition, an unhealthy palm tree: wrong size, wrong color. Most techs would likely recommend fertilizer. However, on close inspection we find the culprit: Ganoderma. This is a bacterial disease caused by a wood-decaying fungi known as Ganoderma. Once we find conk, it is too late to save. To prevent Ganoderma we recommend a…
Starting with the Non-anticoagulant, fat soluble and relatively fast acting characteristics of this rodenticide and its effect on the nervous system, Stephen ends it with a wake up call to all professionals whose clients decide they can do their own pest control with the same chemicals and no training.On today’s edition of Living The Wildlife…
How important is it to hone those selling skills as an integrated pest control technician? On today’s edition, the Pestgeek discusses the challenges of getting techs to upsell and why it is essential to hone those integrated pest management selling skills through role-playing. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects…
On today’s edition, There are fly maggots in a rat trap 4 days after placing the trap. Integrated pest control pro Franklin Hernandez explains why. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting #rats #basmirayap #pestfree #like #mice #cleaning #bhfyp #jasapembasmihama…
Wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses introduced rats and an endemic roundworm on today’s Living The Wildlife. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting #rats #basmirayap #pestfree #like #mice #cleaning #bhfyp #jasapembasmihama #bhfyp Stephen M. Vantassel, CWCP, ACE Wildlife Control…
On today’s edition, some more realities about running a small IPM company. The challenges of being a sole operator and running an integrated pest control management business can never be overstated. What happens when an IPM tech is injured? What are the challenges of hiring a new tech when one quits or is fired? Tune…
On today’s edition, roaches are getting into home through the attic. This is how our organic pest control takes care of sealing and proofing an attic against cockroaches using exclusion foam. This will also help proof the attic against other rodents such as mice and rats. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap…
Michael Beran is the founder and owner of Wildlife Command Center. On today’s edition, Michael takes us through his remarkable journey from a stint on a nuclear submarine, to his rise up the corporate ladder, his success as a construction business owner, a short career in the movies as an extra and his venture into…
Today we discuss the touchy subject of demonstrating value in integrated pest control and why scaling an IPM business is such a challenge. Also, the realities of selling an expensive pest control service. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting…