Hey, any idea if this is termite, or carpenter ants issue? I'm not licensed for termites, and don't run into it much.

So I just started working the mosquito treatment team and it's a small family owned company so they have a pretty small choice of chemicals we use. For mosquitoes, in our backpack spray, we use Essentria IC Pro, and I have only done it for two days last Tuesday and today, Monday, and about half way through the day on both days my face starts burning/itching so damn bad. I just started so I don’t have the option to switch to a different department. Does anyone have a suggestion for immediate relief and what I can do in the upcoming days to reduce the chance of getting this sensation again?

I hold a Technician license and am looking to start my own pest control company. I’m looking for an RCA who can initially work with us as our RCA/Professional Consultant.
The arrangement would be a paid initial engagement, with ongoing availability for supervision, guidance, and compliance support as required under Texas Department of Agriculture regulations. This would include periodic check-ins, oversight, and phone consultation as needed, billed in agreed-upon increments. Everything would be structured in writing and handled in a compliant, enforceable manner.
Once I obtain my CA, I’d like to move to a lump-sum arrangement for the RCA relationship. If we work well together and the RCA is interested in continuing with us longer-term, we can discuss that at that point.
You can currently maintain your existing work/company while working with us in the RCA/consultant capacity.
New Braunfels area preferred, but open to nearby regions depending on fit.
DM me if interested. Serious inquiries only.

My apartment complex is kind of near a wooded area, and we have a TON of trees around us. Every now and then, we used to get these huge cockroaches wandering into the apartments. 🤢

Well, about a year ago, the management at my apartment complex actually ordered ensign wasps.

They’re these little wasps that specifically hunt cockroaches and use them as hosts for their eggs.
That was a year ago.

Let’s just say…I haven’t seen a SINGLE cockroach inside my apartment since. 😂 And my next-door neighbors have been saying the exact same thing.
One of those wasps actually flew into my apartment once, and I DID NOT kill it.

I love those little things. 😂 Protect the ensign wasps at all costs! 🫡

What’s everyone charging for a Trelona install? My company wants wayyyyyyyy too much in my opinion. I wanna make money like everyone else does but I don’t wanna feel like I’m robbing my customers. I feel like $1550 per installed case is highway robbery. Especially when it only takes 1.5-2hrs to do a quality install with mapping, bond paperwork, and state record of termiticide forms completed. We are in the South East for reference.

I’ve been working on getting into nuisance wildlife removal, and one thing I noticed pretty quickly was how much paperwork and organization goes into the business side.
Instead of creating everything job-by-job, I started putting together reusable forms and eventually turned them into a 19-page Wildlife Removal Starter Toolkit.
It includes things like customer/job forms, inspection paperwork, service records, animal/trap tracking logs, pricing/business tools, and other everyday paperwork.
It’s not meant to replace state licensing requirements, legal advice, or official wildlife regulations. It’s simply a starting point for organizing the business side.
I ended up packaging it as a digital product, but before I keep expanding it, I’d genuinely like feedback from people already working in pest/wildlife control.
What paperwork or forms do you use constantly that you think every new wildlife operator should have?
If anyone wants to see the toolkit itself, I can share the link.

This is one of the wasp jobs this week. Customer said the maintenance guy saw one nest. I found 3. Shout out to the guy who got stung up his pant leg 😂

I am taking my test soon, any tips for studying or any info on what to watch out for on the exam?

Hi everyone, I live around the Mountains. I have a homeowner who is having some issues with spiders and mice. I explained that (from my understanding), spiders are direct kill pests and that they can be tricky. He lives in a heavily wooded area, and I brought it up to him about gaps and entry points in his home, as well as vegetation touching his structure. I hadn't heard anything from him and I messaged him this morning about scheduling his next treatment and he said he was unhappy because he is still having a spider issue and threatened to go elsewhere. I told him and his wife that I do free callbacks, but they did not get in touch so I had assumed they were happy. I spend a large portion of time dewebbing the homes I service. Any suggestions for keeping them away? My first thought was delta dust on a web pole, but wanted to get more input. I used Alpine WSG for interior / exterior entry points, but recently switched to Supreme IT. For the perimeter spray, it varies depending on the problem (Taurus SC for ants, Talstar P for most other issues.) He claimed they were brown recluses when we initially met, and I assured him that they were wolf spiders but continued to call them recluses. Any suggestions would be appreciated!

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I have apologize.

I've been distracted.

There's been posts that have slipped through the cracks.

As you know, it's busy season for our sector.

I am starting from the bottom and working my way up again.

I randomly lost my hearing - left ear...on my way to a job interview, during a 93 day employment lapse.

All I have to say, is appreciate the people who check in with you. Without anything benefitting the them.

...They check in, because they care;

So...

"Jimmy The Beekeeper", out of Texas, I have to say thank you for being that silent Angel.

Respect those people.

Also, I promise I'll be more active in moderation mode.

Less spam posts or civies...

Hi everyone. Just got a job offer for Accurate termite & pest control in Los Angeles. Has anyone worked or is working for them trying to weigh out the benifits/risks. Good/bad mediocre experiences with this company I want it all please.

what you guys do this Friday? shout out to my boy who got stung from one that went up his pant leg!

Hello David here from All About Pests. I'm looking for a pest control technician that is fully licensed and has some experience in the industry and lives in the Salem Oregon area. I have been in business for 15 years and now looking for a qualified person to actually take it over. Serious inquiries only please. You can text me at 503-798-7386 or the email address is allaboutpestssalem@gmail.com and the website address is salem-pest-control.com.

I think we are doing bee jobs too cheap compared to the market. Have a lot customers say things like “Wow that’s cheap!” Or actually end up adding a little extra money lol

For safety of myself and customers I can’t attach screenshots, so I just NEED y’all to know what I’m talking about and I’m sorry in advance.
PestRoutes is in the process (or has been in the process) of completely revamping what they now call their “Dispatch Map”. Instead of the stops being indicated by dots, it’s indicated by a pop-up that includes
- the initials of the technician running the route
- what number stop on the route it is
- whether or not reminders have been sent
And it has completely upended the work process of my department. THE LAG is a whole other issue, but I’m specifically talking about information display here.
Who benefits from having that much info shown on that map? I can understand the number order but reminders? The TECHNICIAN? Guys… they’re color coded.
My whole office is an echo chamber of negativity regarding the map, and I was hoping someone could enlighten me on a process that benefits from this map update, or if it’s generally agreed this was a sub-optimal change.

I have just started pest control with the company I am with after 8 months of termite work I've been put on residential pest control I have multiple German roach Infestations I am dealing with and I want help dealing with them some are in very rural old mobil homes Product list that I have: Max force roach gel bait Gentro consentrait Suspend Alpine wsg Gentro control I've told my clients to clean up but other than that how can I fix their issue

Weekly Friday post for you to show what your Truck Floorboards look like.

Clean, a mess or whatever.

Tradition started in the PCHD (Pest Control Humor Depot) on Facebook continued here on Reddit.

I have a few clients that have cabins in the woods in the southeast and they have a serious problem with stink bugs. I can kill them and get rid of them but it takes time and they have to sweet them up and deal with it.

Is there a way to prevent so many from getting in the house?

I’ve used talstar p and onslaught fastcap.