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Where do you leave your key?
I have been in the pest control industry for over 25 years and it’s been this way from day one. My first few days training with my manager, we must have serviced 3 or 4 homes where keys were left for us. I remember how that amazed me and perhaps over the years I’ve forgotten that till today. Continue reading
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No such thing as a ‘termite bond’
A bond is referred to as a binding contract of course but it is money that is set aside (or partial monies in some cases) for a specific person or contract. In other words if I go to jail and you put up a bail or a bond, that money is set aside specifically for my circumstance and no other. If I was a really bad person and had to go to jail again you would have to put up more money for that situation but you’d still be on the hook for the first bond as well. Continue reading
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The pitfalls of 3 bids
That’s a phrase that is really cliché I know but it is very important. Written quotes or contracts are a must when comparing companies because you’re not depending on your memory. Believe me after you have 3 pest control sales people in one day you’re going to be swimming in facts and figures you never thought were possible about bugs. Continue reading
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Termite work can be messy
It’s rare in pest control to get a nice letter; our job involves mess and dead disgusting bugs. So much so that Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs” did a whole episode on pest control. I remember when I was first starting out in this career that our branch manager posted a kind letter from a happy customer. One phrase struck me as odd and it has been with me ever since. Continue reading
Planning a trip?
What could be better than staying in a villa overlooking the valley below and having German roaches in your bed? You’ll enjoy every moment as you walk through large wine presses in your bare feet feeling the squish squish of baby roaches in your toes. Enjoy lunch at a beautiful sidewalk cafe while sharing your sandwich with these winged wonders of nature. Continue reading
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The truth about pretreats for termites
A pretreat really is the best chance a home has of staying termite free for years and years. There is nothing in the way, no slabs to drill, no roots to try and trench through and the technician can actually see where he’s applying his product on 100% of the job. What really happens however Continue reading
Star Wars for mosquitoes
I applaud this effort and am excited to see if this comes to full fruition. While the world of insects is an amazing to behold, the strides mankind has made in the last 100 years in the pest control field is equally as stunning.
I wonder however if it’ll make it all the way? What kinds of problems could a laser pose? Continue reading
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Carpenter Bees
The Carpenter bee is a solitary bee that is basically harmless to you and I. Try telling that to the upset homeowner who is being dive bombed by 15 or 20 of them around her back deck. Although they are not part of a colony they are all attracted to the same exposed wood so it’s not uncommon to find several dozen of them competing for their stake in eave or section of your wood siding. The heavy bee also produces a menacing buzz when she flies which usually sends the Mrs. into a panic. Continue reading
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Can Fruit flies cure cancer?
The same fly that buzzes your mouth and nose and is so annoying when it’s in your home could hold the keys to a healthier life for us all. Genetic testing has been going on with the Fruit fly for about 100 years now but recent advances in DNA research has got these scientists, well, buzzing!
So the next time you have one of these little guys swooping down to get a taste of your
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Exterior chemical barriers: pest proofing part 4
Chemical barriers can be quite effective in sealing up the home in that they kill, reroute or repel the pests on the outside before they come in. Well placed treatments can make up for areas they can’t be sealed completely such as garage doors, under decks or tiny unseen cracks. Treatments can also extend out further than the house to the source itself like a fire ant mound in the yard or a Box elder tree that would be too costly to cut down. Continue reading
Tubes in the wall
How many of you would like to have inside pest control without having the service man ever coming inside? No more rushing home at lunch to meet the tech. You wouldn’t need to leave the key in a flower pot … Continue reading
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Failure is not an option but it is a reality
My good friend (still is to this day) still had options and he called me to tell me he was going to try someone new. It was an uncomfortable call to say the least and I know he felt bad but I’m sure I felt worse. It ended there and my confidence was shaken for a while but to be honest I was a little relieved as well. Continue reading
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Dieting for dummies
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3 easy steps to get rid of German roaches
There you have it, 3 easy steps you can take to rid yourself of German roaches. I purposely made it as simple as I could but I would warn you. German roaches have been around for 350 million years and may not go down so easily for everyone. I’d be willing to bet however if you did these 3 steps as thoroughly and completely as you could you would have great success. Continue reading
Good stuff on Bed bugs
Pest control help and advice with informative article’s. Insect news from around the world and descriptive pictures. Learn in moments what has taken the author 25 years of training and field service to learn. Continue reading
