Being a part of local and national pest control associations can make a significant impact on your business success. In this video, Christian, the owner of Tailor-Made Pest Control, shares his personal experience and highlights the benefits of being an active member. You can voice your opinions on industry regulations and stay informed about changes.…

[powerpress} What does it take to start and grow a natural pest control business from 1 to 40? Today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast welcomes Pete Angel LaQuaglia. In this video, Entrepreneur Pete Angel LaQuaglia shares how he grew a natural pest control business to 40 employees! Pete shares his business model, how he ran…

if you are considering starting your own pest control startup, understanding your market is essential. Not only is this essential but it goes hand in hand with long term goals: the long game plan is key to success. On today’s episode of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’…

Considering starting your own pest control management service? You do not want to skip this video! On today’s episode of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez continues his interview with stage four cancer survivor John Macaluso III who is an industry veteran who is at the initial…

“Unique Products”“Solid Workmanship”“Fair Prices” Fields Development & Supply is today’s topic. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast’, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel Reviews Fields Development & Supply.Located in Groveport, Ohio, FD&S is a family owned and run business that takes pride in providing unique products for nuisance wildlife control and…

Impossible landscapes to maintain on today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast with integrated pest control management professional Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez. This beautiful lawn on a lakefront property lined with over 30 palm trees has been serviced by us for close to 15 years yet we have never been able to fix some issues with…

This lawn has always been healthy. Suddenly, it started showing severe signs of draught stress since we serviced it prior to our last visit . A significant number of draught patches were visible in several areas of this lawn. So our first step was to initiate a thorough inspection of the lawn irrigation system which…

On our previous video, we showed you how we managed to reduce a German roach infestation by 95%. On today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, Integrated Pest Management expert Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez demonstrates how badly infested this trash room initially was. In our previous video, Miami Pest Control Naturepest managed to obtain a ninety…

Do not skip this video! On today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, Franklin Hernandez, The Pestgeek, shows us how to get rid of ants in a roof using a B&G insect bait station. This bait station is great for delivering liquid, granular, or gel baits to control a variety of crawling insects, especially ants around…

“If you don’t know where you are going, any road will take you there.” On today’s edition, holistic pest control expert Franklin Hernandez ‘the Pestgeek’ discusses the importance of figuring out who you are as a person at an early age. Do not try seek validation or identity from others. Direction is today’s topic. Part…

{powerpress} Ant stations are often destroyed by landscapers and are require replacement because of this. On today’s edition, this is how we customize an ant trap so that they won’t get moved or destroyed by a landscaper. For this, we’re customizing an Evo-express ant trap to catch big headed ants and carpenter ants. We leave…

Sometimes, the right question makes the difference. Do you have what it takes to start a small business? Do you dream about running a small business? On today’s edition, Franklin gets into the realities of what running a small business really entails. Hard questions and hard facts. Dream What is your dream is it more…

On today’s edition of The Pestgeek podcast, Franklin observes a storks looking for something in a lawn. This may be a sign of grubs in a lawn. #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…

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…

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…

Getting a landscape to look this beautiful is the result of careful and meticulous planning. On today’s edition, we show you how we get beautiful results on commercial landscapes using our proprietary blend of natural insecticides and fertilizers containing amino acids, kelp, sugars. See how we can do better without synthetic fertilizers. We improve soil…

Integrated pest control is requires much more than placing rodent stationsYou need rodent exclusion. You need to proof your property against rats, roaches, mice and other rodents. This is why many homeowners fail. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite #ants #fogging #hunting…

Pest control in Miami is a very competitive field. Running a small integrated pest management business is quite a challenge. On today’s edition, it’s the realities and challenges of running a small integrated pest control business. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pestcontrolservice #pest #termitecontrol #pestmanagement #bugs #pestcontrollife #antirayap #covid #termites #insects #bedbugs #rodentcontrol #pests #fumigation #rayap #exterminator #termite…

So how much of a gap do American roaches need to actually invade a home. It turns out, not much. On today’s edition, a stove exhaust vent with a tiny gap and an adult American cockroach illustrate how easy it is for these insects to make their way into a home. Cracks are especially prone…

After new roof job, customer calls to complain about roaches invading home . We find gaps in new roof and recommend excluder(exclusion foam). The gap is enough for roaches to get through. As part of our integrated pest management (IPM) protocols, we seal these gaps to avoid intrusion by cockroaches and other bugs or rodents.…

A sudden surge of roaches. 23 roaches in a period of an hour. No nymphs purely adults suddenly invading this home. They are everywhere. We will be treating gaps leading to the attic. We’ll also be using bait. This kind of integrated pest management involves a lot of sealing with foam in voids to stop…

Mulch becomes organic matter and provides places for insects to burrow and make nests. What does this mean? It means more insects around the house. This is the problem with mulch. In addition to this, something to consider is what’s necessary for plant health? Too much mulch around a plant can actually rot the trunk.…

On today’s edition, chinch bugs were the main suspect but as it turns out, the owners gave us the final clue. The roof was pressure cleaned with bleach. That bleach made it onto the lawn which caused chemical burn. Integrated pest control isn’t always easy to do when it comes to lawn care. This info…

roof rat (rattus rattus) can easily get in the can jump, climb and drop onto a roof from almost anywhere. performing repairs Rodent proofing exclusion is the long term solution all the rodenticide in rodent bait stations will not prevent a future rodent entry. #rats #roofrats #rattus Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group…

A thorough exclusion inspection includes crawl spaces, electrical, garage doors and much more. On today’s edition we find unsealed rooftops that include openings to bats, rats, German roaches making rodent control much more difficult. We also find poor quality rodent stations with no weights exposing pets or even children to rodenticide poisoning. Tune in. #pestcontroltraining…

Learning to find where german roaches are hiding in order to place the right roach bait products in the right place with the right amount. #pestcontroltraining #baits #roaches Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/…Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestg…Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodc…Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-…Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pest…Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pestgeekpod…Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pestgeekpod…

On today’s edition, we test what sources of food German roaches are drawn to. It’s a side by side test and the results are not too surprising. Dog food out overnight? You should not miss this one! #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram:…

lots of techs ask the question what is the best product to use for roaches or for ants, the question should be what is the process to control a specific species which could include insecticide sprays, gel baits, granular baits, exclusion, trapping, or dust depending on the specific species using a targeted approach. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol…

Pest love to hide in tight spaces like cracks, and crevices applying a pesticide baseboard spray isn’t going to control a pest that is hiding in a void in a wall, you have put the pest control products where the pests are to control them. Insecticide spray contaminates the home without offering real control. you…

Pest needs food and water to survive in your home, by reducing the food sources you can greatly reduce pest populations and prevent competition with pest control baits. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #pests Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pestgeekpodcast Web Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/ Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcast Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/ Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pestgeekpodcast/…

Exclusion is Pest Control, if a pest cant make its way in it cant infest the property, Sealing and pest proofing a property is the most natural pest control you can perform for your clients. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #exclusion Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PestgeekpodcastWeb Site: https://pestgeekpodcast.com/category/podcast/Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestgeekpodcast/Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/pestgeekpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pestgeekpodcastLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklin-hernandez-49832a55/Linkedin Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pestgeekpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pestgeekpodcast/Pinterest:…

Solving difficult pest problems are not the result of using more of different active ingredient whoever you can switch formulation from sprays to baits and be more effective but it comes down to 5 basic steps anyone can follow to get the best pest control result. #pestcontroltraining #pestcontrol #holisticpestcontrol Support Us On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Pestgeekpodcast Web…

On today’s edition, we discuss the pushback coming from the industry. Eco friendly is something our customers have come to expect from us as we are unable to ‘sell’ IPM as a marketable thing. It is simply not sexy. With 20 years of experience in the IPM industry, Janet Hurley shares the scope of IPM…