Discussing Home Inspections, WDI Inspections and Pest Inspections With Eric Snider of Unity Property & Pest

After briefly discussing Eric’s background and pathway to home inspection and pest control he moves onto discuss what exactly constitutes a home inspection. If you are considering a career in home inspection or regularly deal with home inspectors, this interview is for you. On today’s edition of The Pestgeek Podcast with integrated pest control specialist…

When Other Pest Control Companies Fail, It’s Your Chance To Own ‘The Problem’ By Asking ‘Why’!

When it’s clear that other companies have failed, you have an opportunity! Asking why is key to becoming the pest solution customers need. ‘Owning’ the problem other pest control companies refuse to deal with is today’s topic on this edition of the Pestgeek Podcast as host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’…

Roaches Getting In Through A Crawl Space And Into Your Client’s Home? This Is How We Solve That With Exclusion!

On today’s episode of the Pestgeek Podcast, host and Integrated Pest Management professional Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ demonstrates how crawlspaces are easy access for roaches to make their way into a home. This kind of problem calls for exclusion. For this we were able to create custom-made aluminum vinyl coated crawlspace vent that will not discolor…

If You Can’t Charge Premium Prices In Your Area, You Need To Sell Exterior-Only IPM Services; Here’s Why!

Originally a 3 hour integrated pest control management business consultation, on today’s edition of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin Hernandez ‘The Pestgeek’ discusses the need to understand your market and strategize based on your target area, the type of house construction and average income levels of those areas. It…

Watch This Video Before You Attempt Replacing The Hose On Your Ryobi Backpack Sprayer. It Is A Nightmare &This Is Why!

Although Ryobi backpack sprayers work well, the hose tends to damage easily and needs to be replaced often. If you attempt to do this yourself, you need to watch this video first because it can be a challenge. On today’s edition of the Pestgeek podcast, host and integrated pest management professional Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez…

Tech Burnout & How Pest Control Management Companies Need To Address This Problem

Though rewarding on many levels, this job presents professionals with many challenges that involve grueling shifts in extremely hot weather often with little time to recover or hydrate. On today’s edition of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin Hernandez ‘The Pestgeek’ discusses the reality of tech burnout in the field…

Fertilizing Landscape Palms In South Florida Can Be Nearly Impossible For Integrated Pest Control Techs: Here’s Why!

A poorly thought out landscape design can create major issues for IPM tech’s to maintain. Find out why. On today’s episode of the Pestgeek Podcast, we have another example of an impossible landscape. Three Royal palms and one Bismarck palm on an elevated uneven surface with rocks in between as well as tight ends that…