Host And Wildlife Control Consultant Stephen Vantassel Welcomes Dr. Michael Wierda For A Brief Discussion On The Importance Of Wearing Respirators

Podcast, Wildlife Control

Join us for today’s discussion on the importance of wearing respirators. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel welcomes Dr. Michael Wierda for a brief discussion on the importance of wearing respirators. Dr. Michael Wierda is an Assistant Professor in Extension with Utah State University and…

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

Pest Control Training, Podcast

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!

Pest Control Training, Podcast

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…

Reviewing Albert Taylor’s ‘Fundamentals Of Mantracking’

Podcast, Wildlife Control

If you are a wildlife control professional, you need to watch this video. On today’s edition of Living The Wildlife, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel reviews the Fundamentals Of Mantracking. Stephen discusses his passion for inspection, particularly wildlife damage inspection, identifying signs of animals that will ensure we do proper control over the…

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

Pest Control Training, Podcast

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!

Pest Control Training, Podcast

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…

Stephen Vantassel Discusses The Humaneness Of Traditional Methods Of Wildlife Control On This Edition Of The Living The Wildlife Podcast.

Podcast, Wildlife Control

The quality of compassion or consideration for animals is a concern that is increasingly important in today’s world. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast with host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel, we explore the issue of the humaneness of wildlife control methods as we witness growing concern around the country about…

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

Pest Control Training, Podcast

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!

Pest Control Training, Podcast

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…