Ian Maguire of Plant Health Care Systems of South Florida Ian has a great story on how he got involved with plants, photography, and later a position at the University of Florida’s Tropical Research and Education Center that lead to the idea of starting a pest control business. You can find Ian at http://www.planthealthcaresystems.com/ But…
Yo it aint us, Why are PMPs taking the rap for stuff we are not even doing We here all over the news, blogs and from environmental watch dogs how the application of pesticides are causing cancer in children, contaminating groundwater, polluting lakes and streams, but has anyone asked who is doing it. Lets face…
A Pesticide Ban Is Coming To A City Near You On October 6, 2015 Montgomery County city council in a 6 to 3 decision voted to ban over 100 active ingredients they have classified as toxic giving them restricted non essential pesticide in the county for control of lawn pests, weeds and diseases for all…
I want an organic lawn care service! In other cases I get lawn and ornamental calls wanting an organic program for there lawn and garden. This one is much harder than it seams to the caller. I remember when I was getting my certified horticultural specialist training and my professor took us on a field…
I want an organic pest control service Are you getting calls requesting an all natural or organic pest control service? A special shout to Steve Berro of Berros Pest Control in Newbury Park, CA liked the podcast. https://www.facebook.com/steve.berro.7 With all the products out here now being natural or organic I get a lot of calls…
Could your business benefit from a franchise structure? A special shout out to NorthEastern IPM Center from Cornell University https://www.facebook.com/NEIPMCenter If you are planning to grow your business or simply want to operate it in a way that will allow you to do more with less then implementing a franchise model strategy even if you…
Find a hole and fill it, finding your niche. I want to give a special a special shout out to Bryan Baird and Steve Jackson co-hosts of the http://arthropodcast.com/ Bryan Baird is owner of Baird’s Pest Control in Valdosta, GA. Steve Jackson is the owner of Titus Pest Control Warner Robins, GA A very funny…
Are you looking for alternatives to pyrethrums and pyrethroids for Mosquito Control? We are going to discus 4 of them. Are you looking to offer your customers a natural solution for mosquito control Mosquito control is vital as part of your IPM program. Mosquito Control is one of the fastest growing categories for PCO’s Why…
Do you think you can make more money on your own? Before you dive off the deep end lets discuss it! Common reasons people want to go out on their own to start their own business. You are not getting paid what your worth. You’re not appreciated. You are frustrated with you job, boss, company.…
Using IGR As Part Of Your Integrated Pest Management Program IGR’s are a great way to get and maintain control in a lot of circumstances and accounts It’s a great addition to Baiting programs Mosquito misting Food handling facilities Flea control Ornamental pests Why are IGR’s effective in control Since an IGR is specific to…