[powerpress[ Defining IPM can be very difficult for most because IPM is not a legal definition but rather the EPA has IPM guidelines to follow but does not have an IPM protocol for species nor an IPM Law. Most school-integrated pest management programs do have clear protocols to follow when dealing with certain pest species.…
On today’s edition, we discuss the importance of contracts in the pest control industry. If you do not have one, you need one. You need a contract vetted by a lawyer knowledgeable in business law in your state or service area. Today’s takeaway, If we can standardize our contracts across the nation, we can develop…
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…
On today’s edition, we discuss what Integrated Pest Management is and what it is not. From the IPM pyramid model to chemical treatment within an urban residential setting. Implementing monitoring with German roaches. Extension Program Specialist Janet Hurley at Texas A&M talks about the challenges of debunking the popular notion that spraying will eliminate all…
On today’s edition, we get into creating a blended background using Adobe Premiere Pro. We discuss shortcuts to cut and splice as well as easy tips for creating contrast between video and backgrounds. We also get into adding titles and layering logos. If you are a pest control professional who handles your own digital content,…
German cockroaches tend to stay in the access points, voids and gaps of your kitchen. This is why the B&G Bulb Duster is the best way to get bait into those hard to reach places under or behind kitchen cabinets and appliances such as your fridge. On today’s edition, we are using a modified B&G…
On today’s edition, we take you behind the scenes and into our process for optimizing video content for mobile screens. If you are a pest management pro who would handles your own content, you’ll find this process video especially handy. Today’s we’ll talk about editing your videos in Adobe Premiere Pro. How to crop and…
On today’s edition of Living the Wildlife, Stephen Van Tassel gets into what you need to know as a business owner when planning out your retirement. Develop a Life Goals Plan. Being honest and realistic about the numbers is a good starting point. Among other things, appraising the future value of your business is an…
[wordpress] On today’s edition, we go deep in demystifying integrated pest management. For starters, today’s guest Janet Hurley (ACE, MPA Extension Program@Texas A&M AgriLife Extension) gives us a definitive view of IPM’s holistic nature. We discuss integrated pest management as a strategy that relies on accurate identification and scientific knowledge of target pests, pest infestation,…
6 months with American cockroaches. After having remodeled and renovated, owners began to see roaches. The first course of action is to verify that all access points are sealed. Now, American cockroaches cannot be in the home if everything has been sealed. At this point, I perform and detailed inspection of cabinets only to find…