Author Archives: Melisa Arnold, A.C.E.

Our nation is in crisis right now. I know it’s a scary time for all of us. This COVID-19 has us all wondering , “Who’s next?” I can’t speak for all Pest Management teams , but the group of professionals I work with, really wants to help. Pest management professionals want you , the AmericanContinueContinue reading “Let Us Help”

This post is for those of you who have been with me from the beginning. You’ll remember me mentioning a Trap 15 that had been blocked for more than a month. At that time, I was unable to inspect or service this device. Well…… here’s the rest of the story. >>>>>>>>>>>>>> This particular customer didContinueContinue reading “Number 15”

As I write this, I am walking on a treadmill. There’s a gym member on the treadmill next to me – at a pace a little faster than me – but I’ll catch up. I haven’t given up on that New Year’s resolution just yet. I know. I know. This should be a safety moment.ContinueContinue reading “I’m Getting A Transfer”

My mind is still racing from the last post. Yours, too? Good. Let’s keep going. Maybe a little slower this time. >>>>>>>>>>>>> When you start inspections at your accounts do you look at the filters in the HVAC systems? No? Why not? You look at them in your own home. Well……..? Those systems are designedContinueContinue reading “I Have No Filter – Part 2”

In the course of my pest control work, I am required to wear many types of personal protective equipment (PPE). I have talked about how the hard hat is NOT my favorite. I am not a fan of wearing shoes either. I kick them off as soon as I get home. I know steel toedContinueContinue reading “Dust Off Those Boots – safety moment”