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Category Archives: In my opinion
Having Your ‘Green Cake’ And Eating It Too
I’m amazed at the amount of hypocrisy in the green movement, specifically when it comes to pest control and pest control products. It seems that any pest control operator better be using organic, natural or environmentally safe products out there … Continue reading
Mom & Pop pest control & Acme Meat Packing
What do “Mom and Pop” pest control companies and the Green Bay Packers have in common? If you said they were both owned by regular folks and not some huge corporate conglomerate, you’d be right. There are other similarities as … Continue reading
To PMP or not to PMP is it even a question?
Ask just about any homeowner, “What is a PMP?” and I’m sure you’ll get some raised eyebrows, stammering guesses and end up with the same final answer almost every time. “I dunno.” If you search “pmp” on the net you … Continue reading
A class act for the pest control industry
This past weekend was a great example of good people in the pest control world coming together for one another’s aid. Competitors from around the country got together for the common cause of furthering our knowledge and standing in the … Continue reading
Government stimulus and pests
The pest control industry has no worries, we no longer need to spend money on lobbyists attend strategy meetings or ask for P.A.C. (political action committee) money because we have a life long friend in the White House. Yes President … Continue reading
Why hasn’t anyone broken the world record for eating roaches?
When the Guinness Book of World Records was first conceived I’ll bet the creator had no idea of what a long and sustaining business he’d have. What started out as a way to settle arguments in ‘pubs’ across Britain and … Continue reading
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Tagged most roaches eaten, pest control, roach eating, roach eating world record, Roaches, underwear record
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The Poison In Pest Control
No ones ever accused me of being a great cinematographer but in my line of work, I’ve been accused of so much worse by far. There is in some people a Pavlovian response in seeing a technician with a sprayer … Continue reading
My 5 Days With Billy The Exterminator
It’s always great for me to watch another professional in the craft I love work his or her magic. Their skill and expertise is one thing but what impresses me the most is the confidence they have in their ability … Continue reading
Single Operator Setbacks And Keeping The Faith
It can be lonely out there on your own and you find yourself dreaming of that day when you send your 5th truck out for the days run and you head back inside your cozy office. Diane is on the … Continue reading
Being Sued For Termite Damage-Have You Reached A Verdict?
The sun was lowering in the sky and I could see it through the window but that meant looking just passed my accuser and I refused to let her think I was afraid to look her in the eyes. With … Continue reading
Being Sued For Termite Damage-The Gavel Drops
Back in the over sized room and still feeling like I got rail roaded in mediation my accuser and I waited our turn to appear before the judge. While sitting there I took notice of all the different kinds of … Continue reading
Being Sued For Termite Damage-The Mediation Debacle
What does a fatal electric shock and a law suit against a termite company for a real estate inspection have in common? The answer, both are #1 killers. Electric shock kills more technicians than any chemical and termites and termite … Continue reading
The Sticky Trap-Trap
I have a saying that I’ve said for years and it’s true for many services but especially pest control because we routinely visit a home many times over the years. “Do a favor for a customer just once and it … Continue reading
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Tagged customer expectations, customer service tips, glue boards, pest and termite, sticky traps
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