August 7, 2017

A Temporary Goodbye To Titus Pest?

Anyone who knows Steve Jackson knows that he is an awesome guy who knows a lot about his line of work. Family man, hustler, old fashion hard worker, and over all good guy Steve is the last of a dying breed. After hearing some rumors he might be moving and selling the business we wanted to reach out to see if these rumors were true. We would like to thank Steve to take time our of his busy busy schedule to speak to us.   James: Hey Steve! Well, after listening to your latest episode on Arthropod alley, it sounds like your looking to sell the […]
August 7, 2017

Spending 9-5 On The Road

When working on a route in a pest control business you’ll spend much of your time in your vehicle driving. All service technicians from every trade know how tough it is spending most of your day in your iron lung. No matter what state the business is located in there are perils of driving. Here in New York City you’ll spend plenty of time behind the wheel, which can be tough on the body. Sometimes you’ll spend more time getting to a stop then you would spend treating the customers home. Today we have added some tips that help us […]
August 7, 2017

15 Common Bed Bug Myths

As good for society as the internet is, sometimes it spreads some great false rumors. Places like Google, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram are great platforms but sometimes could spread some serious mis-information. People who find out they have bed bug have their fingers ready to start google searching. This can easily take them down the wrong path and to make these small problems into big ones. That information makes the Pest Control Professionals job much more difficult. Not only do these myths and rumors cause problems to get worse but they cause the clients to spend much more money then […]
August 7, 2017

Why Inspections Should Be The First Step In Your Pest Control Program

Every single pest control treatment should start off with a visual inspection by the contracted pest control company. If your pest control tech. has arrived and started to treat based off your word or what you told them, they did the wrong thing. Inspections can help the pest control technician solve your problem with more precision and safety. Inspections can turn up a whole array of hidden factors that could contribute to future pest issues. Today we will list a few ideas of why inspection are so important. Pest Identification is a very important part of pest inspection. When treating […]
August 7, 2017

7 Dangers Of Pest Inspections

When an professional pest control inspector is at a jobsite there are many dangers they may encounter. Pest Control isn’t just about killing bugs — its about investigating. As professionals, they have to put themselves in situations where other service professions may not have to. When inspecting be sure to be wearing personal protective equipment. PPE is just one part of the battle, but sometimes there are still hazards beyond that. Today we will point of some dangers that pest control professionals may encounter during an initial pest inspection. During a bed bug inspection it might be wise to wear […]
August 7, 2017

How New Startup “Common” Should Handle Bed Bugs

Theres a new startup in Brooklyn, called Common. It is similar to Air BnB but with a twist. Instead of short stays its more of a monthly rental, but at lower costs then market value. It is a hot commodity due to its freshness, cost, and appeal to millennials. Basically, its a 19 room house with bedrooms, kitchens, and living rooms. The prospective tenants send an application to Common and if they are accepted they pay below market rent. Common basically does all the work involved of being the landlord and finding room mates. Common takes care of background checks, liability […]
August 7, 2017

Pest Control Is A Team Sport

When a customer calls a pest control company they sometimes have unreasonable expectations of errdication. With no work done on the customers part they want the pests gone and they want them gone NOW. Naturally as a customer you’d think “Well, yeah what am I paying you to do?”. Most of the time as PCOs we can indeed get rid of the problem with little help from your end. There are other times where we need your help big time. Today we will speak about in what situations we need customers help and how they can help. So you’re noticing Rats running […]
August 7, 2017

Guarantees Of Pest Control Work

Whenever a homeowner is in need of work by a private contractor, one of the most important aspects of the job that help determine which company they will use is the warranty or guarantee period and details. Price and company reputation are also considered by the customer but guarantee period is always what makes the customer feel comfortable with the work being done. With pest control, a guarantee is very important to give because pests can cause structural damage to homes and can cause psychological/physical harm to customers. When creating a guarantee on a pest control treatment the pests biology […]
August 7, 2017

Bed Bugs Without Borders

During bed bug awareness week (April 22-April 26) the National Pest Management Association does a good deal of publicity to spread the awareness of bed bug and bed bug related education for the general public. For this year the NPMA Did a survey related to bed bugs called the Bugs Without Borders Survey on Bed Bugs. The NPMA’s survey was directed at the professionals who treat for bed bugs. Here is a summary of their findings: 76% of all surveyed pest management professionals find that bed bugs are THE MOST difficult pest to control. A whopping 99.6% of all surveyed pest management […]
August 7, 2017

Why Pest Control Is Worth The Money

When homeowners take notice of pest issue in their home they immediately want it out. Its never at the right time, sometimes before a family get together or home event. Some DIY homeowners will take a ride to the local hardware store with well intentions to purchase products specifically targeted for their pest problem. The wise homeowners will reach for their laptop or smart phone and begin to Google “local pest control companies”. The DIY homeowners believe that pest problems are something you should always try to take care of your self and they feel that pest control isn’t worth the money. […]
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