By defining the term ‘stakeholder’ and the role of the NWRC, today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast addresses the role of the NWRC in the wildlife control field. The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) is the research division of the USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services program. Scientists and support staff are dedicated to finding solutions…
From 2 employees to a thriving 22 employee business? How is it done and do you have what it takes? On today’s edition of The Pestgeek Podcast with host and integrated pest control management specialist Frank ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez welcomes The Eickman brothers of Abra Kadabra Environmental Services. Operating since 2005, Abra Kadabra Environmental Services…
This patented Three-in-One Rodent Bait Station allows for extreme customization for all unique accounts. You do not want to skip this video! On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel is joined by Lance Griggs founder and owner of Spectrum -3d to present the innovative Spectrum X1…
The hiring process can be one of the most daunting challenges a small business owner has to face. In some cases, the best option is to hire a professional recruiter. So when is it the right time to do so? Find out on today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, as host and integrated pest control…
With a shortage of quality wildlife photography available, understanding wildlife image copyright, licensing is key in the wildlife control field. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses the importance of wildlife image copyrights, licensing and watermarking. After a brief overview discussing the difference between selling…
How do we understand and determine the effectiveness of a German roach control service? On today’s episode of Pestgeek Podcast, host and Integrated Pest Management Professional Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez shows how glue boards are placed under the refrigerator and stove to monitor the reduction of a German roach population. This one in particular was…
Due to the extirpation of beavers from many of their home ranges, it is paramount that wildlife control specialists take this into consideration when dealing with culvert protection. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses the importance of beaver water management devices, specifically culvert protection…
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’…
The last place you need a roach infestation is at a restaurant! On today’s episode of the Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez discovers a nesting site that is enabling roaches to come out of a drain and into a restaurant. This is a severe cockroach sewer infestation. There…
What can a wildlife control professional do when bird activity becomes a cause of dread for clients or when bird activity such as feces can become a slip and fall hazard? On today’s the edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen M. Vantassel discusses isolated birds. In addition to…