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02/20/2020
Customer feedback is important for every pest control company because it allows pest management professionals (PMPs) to make adjustments that will help ensure customer satisfaction. Fortunately, technology makes it easier than ever for customers to rate their experiences. Brad Jenson, executive vice president of business development for Podium Corp., outlined at an industry software user conference earlier this year six ways to bolster the number of online reviews your company receives, and thus your overall online rating. The Lehi, Utah-based software platform provider focuses on online...
01/06/2020
Formerly a division of Univar Solutions, Univar Environmental Sciences has been sold to affiliates of AEA Investors. With the ownership of AEA, the future remains bright for Environmental Sciences (ES), its customers and suppliers. AEA brings a solid understanding of the ES business and a strong appreciation and desire for growth through product distribution and services offerings across pest control and other specialty chemical markets. What hasn’t changed is the continued commitment and organizational focus on growing the business for customers and suppliers. Read the full pr...
12/16/2019
More than 3.5 billion searches are made on Google every day. It is the most used search engine on the internet across all platforms, although alternatives include Bing and Yahoo. If you want your pest management company to be ranked high with Google, focus on the following: 1. Website optimization. In pest control, that means organizing your site by pest. Although your business goal may be recurring revenue, the customer’s initial call almost always is driven by a pest problem he or she currently is experiencing. That means recurring revenue is a sales issue, not a mar...
09/26/2019
Cockroaches Managing cockroaches with bait formulations have become the norm for pest management professionals. The development of these products has provided the pest control industry with market-pleasing efficacy while creating value for PMPs by changing the culture of structural cockroach management. Few would want to return to the days of night service, clean-out teams and complicated preparation and clean-up requirements. As research provides more information on gel bait aversion and insecticide resistance in cockroaches, conducting fundamental core practices will keep baits ...
08/07/2019
Corteva Agriscience™ is committed to providing innovative vegetation management solutions for weed and brush control. Professional vegetation managers can count on Garlon™ RTU for simple, precise control of deciduous trees and brush in a convenient, ready-to-use package. Designed specifically to be applied as a basal bark treatment, Garlon™ RTU is the only ready-to-use basal bark and cut stump treatment product on the market. It works by penetrating the bark, entering the plant’s vascular system and moving to all growing points; resulting in full control of al...
08/07/2019
Locate food source: Rodents’ sense of smell is about 10 times greater than a dog, so make sure customers don’t leave food out. Harborage and entry points: Following air movement and heat is easier than looking for rub marks, droppings and nesting locations. Inspect areas where warm air escapes from vents, around pipes, roofs & under doorways. Excess debris from trash, leaves and over-growth from groundcover provide protective cover and warmth for nesting areas. Seam lines of buildings (along concrete or asphalt) hold heat from the sun, and are great ...
05/28/2019
Corteva Agriscience™ Agriculture Division of DowDuPont, understands the general public may have questions about vegetation management and its potential impact on pollinators. We also recognize it can be difficult to answer questions if you are approached unexpectedly. To help you manage these inquiries we have compiled a frequently asked questions handout you can provide to inquiring citizens. Below are some key messages to try to convey if you are ever approached by concerned citizens: Benefits of vegetation management. Vegetation management is critical and necessary ...
05/28/2019
Securing bait stations probably isn’t most PMP’s favorite part of their job; making sure a bait station is secure can be a frustrating task, but it is essential to the safety of those around you, non-target animals and humans alike. Not all bait stations are created equal—some stations can easily be secured to walls or the ground, while other bait stations are more difficult to secure. Fortunately, leaders in the pest control industry have put time and effort into finding innovative ways of securing bait stations. The easiest way to secure a bait station...
04/01/2019
Advertorial supplied by Bell Labs Inc. As a pest management professional, you have seen the extent to which rodent baiting situations can vary due to the environment, account sensitivity, or size of the infestation. Not every rodent problem is created equal, and that’s why we have developed a wide variety of bait forms for you to add to your arsenal. Take, for instance, a baiting situation that calls for a more weatherable bait form—whether the environment is wet, dry, freezing, humid, or hot, there are bait forms to accommodate almost any environment. ...
01/30/2019
Advertorail supplied by Bayer THE PROBLEM When applied correctly, non-crop herbicides are useful and necessary tools to manage unwanted vegetation that can lead to safety, financial, and economic losses. However when applied incorrectly, non-crop herbicides have the potential to cause off-target injury to desirable vegetation. Training and education about proper herbicide performance can help eliminate these risks. This results in economic, aesthetic and environmental benefits to the treatment site. THE SOLUTION Use the following checklist as a guide before makin...
01/30/2019
Advertorial supplied by Nisus Corp. Cockroaches are indicators that something is probably amiss in a commercial and/or residential building. For example, if a commercial kitchen has cockroaches, it’s very possible that other pests are entrenched due to a lack of proper sanitation maintenance. Once introduced in structures, cockroaches can establish quickly and become an issue. Sanitation along with a proper rotation of baits, powders and liquids is needed to gain control. Borate powders work well against insect species that groom heavily – such as cockroaches. Access points su...
10/03/2018
More ways to shop. More ways to grow. Welcome to the new PestWeb On behalf of all of Univar ES Canada, I’m proud to announce the launch of the newly enhanced PestWeb.ca - your new home for information and insights on every pest. When you visit the site, you’ll still find instant access to all your favorite features from ProVMWeb and our previous PestWeb site. But you’ll also find an expanded selection of products, tools, and support for markets including structural pest, vegetation management, wildlife management, and turf and ornamental. PestWeb.ca is also your...
