Category Archives: Pest Management

I see some weird things I see during my not so normal work week. I’ve got some odd pictures of insects on my phone. Thought I’d share with a description of each. Hope you enjoy. Asian Lady BeetleDifferent from a ladybug. Identifiable by the “M” shape on its more pointed head. They seem to biteContinueContinue reading “What’s Buggin’ You This Spring 2020”

In 2014, my niece sent me Flat Stanley. At that time, she hadn’t been to Kansas, and I had only lived here for a few years. This was a learning experience when I agreed to take this “intern” under my wing. We had a week’s worth of adventures. We worked, played, did some sightseeing, hadContinueContinue reading “The Intern”

As I am gathering training information, I am thinking about customer approved pesticide lists (APL), and why they exist. These are designed by corporate pest control managers, and given to pest control operators. Many large, and small, companies have them. Corporate Sanitation Managers/ Quality Managers / Pest Control Managers spend countless hours researching the bestContinueContinue reading “The APL of My Eye”

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be the pest management professional? How about being my apprentice today? Are you ready? Follow me. On the day this posts, we’ll be out the door by 6:15am to the first account. There are 3 stops today, two flour mills and a warehouse. These are my specialty.ContinueContinue reading “Let’s Spend The Day Together”

I once read a statement that said, “If you think hiring a professional is expensive, just wait until you hire an amateur.” I am taking issue with The Homeowner who thinks anyone can do pest management and not follow regulations. I don’t like that our “For Certified Applicators” products can be sold to the generalContinueContinue reading “Label Is The Law”