There are four general steps that should be taken towards effective pest control. These Four steps describe the basic regimen for a Pest Control technician and are required for an effective service against those sometimes-pesky critters. As a service manager with Bulwark Exterminating I would often introduce this four-step process to “green” technicians who had relatively no experience in the Pest Control Industry. Adopting this four step process means your on your way to becoming a successful Pest Control Technician (PCT) or Exterminator.
The practical approach to effective pest control:
- Inspection: The first thing that you should do is performing a thorough inspection of the premises. Insects for the most part have the same basic needs as humans; insects desire shelter, food, and water.
- Identification: After performing a thorough inspection the next step is identifying the pest(s) indicated. Identifying the pest in my opinion is key to what we refer to in the industry as “Searching Out the Source” (SOS). Identifying the pest means identifying known habits, needs, and shelter common to your newfound friend.
- Diagnosis: What is the magnitude of the infestation? What exists that is conducive to this pest’s attraction to this site? What can be done to control this pest problem?
- Prescription: As a pest technician this is where you decide the most effective method of solving the pest problem. There are several methods to use to get rid of pest problems. This is where you decide whether or not a healthy dose of pesticides, exclusion, or other methods are best suited to controlling or resolving any known or foreseeable pest problems.
Taking this practical approach to solving your pest problems should increase your effectiveness.
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Tuesday, May 4th 2010 at 3:23 am
Thanks for posting this Ken, if only I’d stumbled across it last year during my flea infestation!
Keep up the good work.
Dane
Thursday, February 14th 2008 at 8:15 am
AnimalEnthusiast I hope that these tips have helped you in your day to day management of pests.
Ken (KT)
Thursday, February 14th 2008 at 8:13 am
Patrick Thank you for your comments. I appreciate your time and I hope that you will continually find this blog as a valuable resource.
Ken (KT)
Wednesday, January 23rd 2008 at 4:03 pm
This is a great article! You give a lot of great tips and pointers. Thanks for the information!
Friday, January 18th 2008 at 3:34 am
Hi there,
Thanks for the very detailed information. I’m often asking about the best ways to solve pest problems so its good to find a great resource such as this to refer to. Thanks!
Patrick
Monday, January 14th 2008 at 3:15 pm
These are some great tips!
Monday, January 14th 2008 at 3:11 pm
I love this blog and I am excited for your success!