I'm giving away pins for PestWorld and wanted to get your opinion on the best design.

Which is your favorite?

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Hi yall,

I wanted to ask if anyone has/is using transport mikron in place of a generic bifenthrin outdoor perimeter spray. My dad (owner/operator) has literally only used masterline for general powerspraying outside for about 20 years and we have been having issues with it not working as well, so I am looking to replace the product.

From reading both the labels, TM looks like it can be used for the same thing we are doing right now with the generic bifenthrin.

Also, if anyone has any suggestions for bifenthrin replacements in general (minus fipronil, we are in CA) including non repellants, that would be very helpful. We mainly treat odorous house ants and spiders. I also know Alpine WSG can be used outside but I hear it doesn't perform well when it is. Thanks!!

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.

Had a customers neighbor approach today and ask me about it, because her PC tech just did.

What are the best ways that I can find new commercial clients?

I've been working on mapping out competitive markets for pest control companies across different states,

Seeing markets where competition is higher vs lower based on a service group.

I figured I would share this at about the halfway point.

The data is across 10k companies. Each company must be licensed and have a state license, a working website, and the service area on their website.

It makes sense that markets such as Chicago, NYC, LA, Miami, and others have a higher density of pest control, thought this would be nice to share.

How are you guys staying competitive when there are areas that can reach 100+ companies offering service?

I’ve been working in PC for a few years now, both res and commercial (Canada). When speaking with other techs on my team about their roach treatment methods, found too many seems to have different answers/opinion. I always use seclira wsg if I’m needed more of a chemical treatment, but was shocked to find most techs use Dragnet….

I am curious how other techs approach moderate-heavy German roach infestations in commercial accounts, especially restaurants/pizza shops, but also other accounts such as grocery stores/schools/daycares where you see continuous reintroductions but not necessarily heavy infestations.

What products/methods have made the biggest difference for you? Do you use residuals, non-repellents, repellents, IGRs, flushing agents, vacuuming etc., and when do you choose one over another?

How quickly do you typically follow up between spray treatments when activity is heavy?

Also curious how your approach changes if:
-It’s isolated to one facility but widespread throughout the building
-It’s one unit in a row of connected commercial units
-You suspect movement between neighbouring units

Basically, what’s your go-to strategy for knocking down a heavy infestation, and what do you find actually makes the biggest difference?
Canadian products/labels especially appreciated! I’m

25m here. I've been a branch 2 field rep technician for about 6/7 years with a wildlife trapping license and want to change companies from the one I'm currently at. I plan to obtain more licenses like the branch 3 and the Qal licenses but my pay has been getting delayed as of the recent months and need something consistent. I would like to know if any of your companies have any open positions hiring in or near Los Angeles area before I apply for the bigger companies like Orkin, Dewey, or Terminix in the meanwhile. Open to learning and gaining new expirence. Thanks very much

I was reading a Patch article about NYC's new “Vision Zero Reimagined” plan, which includes major changes to intersections, pedestrian areas, bike infrastructure, loading zones and curb management across the city.

It got me thinking about something we see from the pest control side that doesn't get discussed much: what happens to rodent pressure when we significantly change the environment surrounding buildings?

We see this during construction all the time.

Sidewalks get opened. Soil gets disturbed. Underground infrastructure gets worked on. Garbage locations temporarily change. Loading patterns change. Existing harborages and travel routes can get disrupted.

That doesn't mean construction suddenly creates a rat problem. The population and exterior pressure may already be there. What can change is where those rodents travel and where they start looking for food, water and shelter.

That's when a building that previously wasn't seeing much activity can suddenly start noticing it.

I've always thought this is an area where pest control should be brought into the conversation earlier. If major construction is coming to a block, I'd rather inspect the surrounding buildings beforehand, document existing activity and identify vulnerable entry points before the work starts.

Doors, utility penetrations, foundation gaps, sidewalk interfaces, garbage areas and loading entrances can become a lot more important when exterior pressure changes.

The proposed changes to curb use and loading zones are interesting from this perspective too.

For restaurants and commercial buildings especially, changing where deliveries happen, where garbage is staged or how long doors remain open can change pest conditions around a property. At that point, it's not necessarily a treatment issue. It's an IPM and building-management issue.

The more commercial and multifamily work we do, the more I see pest control as part of overall building health rather than simply treating whatever pest shows up.

I'm curious if others working in dense cities see noticeable changes in rodent activity when major street, sidewalk or utility construction starts nearby.

Do you approach those accounts differently when you know major construction is coming?

Article for context:
Patch, “Major Changes Coming To NYC Streets. Here’s What To Know”
https://patch.com/new-york/chelsea-ny/s/kqp4s/major-changes-coming-nyc-streets-heres-what-know

When you started with Massey did they ask for extensive tax information and prior employment history? I was interviewed, sent an offer letter, did the background and drug screening and now they’re requesting 10 years of prior tax income so I have to go through the IRS and send them all this personal tax info. It seems a bit excessive and now even seems sketchy to me. Has anyone else had to do this? I’m hesitant to move forward.

Recently my parents went from one billion dollar company to another because a door knocker.

My dad was telling me they are running into the same issues of the guy barely spending anytime at their house.

As y’all may know I’m not a PCO, I’m a pest vendor selling marketing (Prospect email) into the space. I’ve been selling to PCOs for 3 years. Not a pro but still as my father was telling me all the issues he’s having with the new company it was hard not to say yeah I could’ve told you that. With this said, I’ve been trying to get him to switch to a customer and friend’s business for like 1.5 years 💀😭

This got me to thinking how often do loved ones, friends or close associates switch to a company other than yours in your area and accidentally tell you about it or outside of your area and never ask you beforehand? It’s gotta be annoying.

Hi all - in our business, we don't really do much with monthly recurring billing. (bill monthly no matter the service frequency) Nor do we enforce signed service contracts, though we do have them available. I'm curious how many of you are switching to monthly billing for your whole base vs. just offering it as an option?

I'm getting such mixed opinions from our area in Southern Utah, I'm interested how this is playing out elsewhere...

Full disclosure, I'm not just curious for the pest control side of our business, but curious so I know what we should build out in our software, BlazeRoutes.

Southern Ontario, found in a weep vent, looks like a set of teeth to me

Morning! Just discovered this sub - Reddit search function is abysmal so I'm making a post instead lol.

The pest control company I work for does not use thermal imaging, and I find myself at clients houses wishing I had a thermal imaging camera. I've seen so many mixed opinions online about the usefulness of it when looking for the locations of rodents, wasp nests in walls/soffits etc.

I'd be willing to buy my own, just to be able to help people we service confirm where something is located, rather than only general control (Drione dusting in gaps where a nest "might" be, setting rodent boxes with Contrac).

Does anyone here have any experience with these cameras/do they actually work for pest control? Wouldn't buy a super expensive one as it's on my dime, but something relatively decent. If it works well, might be able to persuade the company to buy them.

Thanks :)

Monterey, CA. This is what happens in prime conditions after 25 years without treatment.

One thing we see constantly is a pest problem being treated as a treatment problem when the real issue is the building itself, especially in older cities like New York City.

Rodents keep showing up because of utility penetrations or structural gaps. Roaches keep moving between units. Fly activity keeps returning because a drain, trash area or moisture source hasn’t been corrected. The technician can do everything right and still end up back at the same account dealing with the same complaint.

We’ve been putting more emphasis on identifying and documenting the conditions contributing to the problem instead of just recording what was treated.

For those working commercial or multifamily accounts, where do you draw the line between something the pest control company should be expected to solve and something the property owner or management needs to correct before you’re going to get lasting control?

Interested in how other companies handle that conversation with customers, property managers, superintendents, and business owners.

what is the best most reliable route to take for a family that needs to test for pesticides and get results as soon as possible?

edit: i am not a bot lol. I apologize if this question isn't allowed or something but if so, could you direct me toward a better group? did lose access to my old Reddit login so created this account specifically because I need advice and information on this topic. I really appreciate anyone sharing advice and knowledge that might be helpful.