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12 Ways to Avoid the “Call Back Curse” We’ve all been called back on to look at a job we thought had been completed at one time or another. Call backs are the curse of the busy pest controller. Rushing from one job to the next, especially in busy summer months, we can sometimes forget…
For any Pest Control Operator working with hazardous chemicals, safety should be a number one priority. You no doubt spend a huge amount of time pouring, mixing and applying chemicals while on the job – and wearing and maintaining the correct masks and respirators is essential for protecting yourself from serious damage. Below, Agserv…
Did you know that pigeons are the no. 1 pest in the entire world? They breed all year round, they can produce 15 offspring a year and most of all, they nest, breed and feed in urban areas, where they are predominantly unwanted. For commercial, retail and industrial companies, pigeons can be a nightmare. For…
Of all the pests and rodents we treat as Pest Control Operators, rats can sometimes be the worst. Luckily, over the past 2 years, Bell Laboratories has been stepping in to help one Aussie zoo successfully combat a significant rat infestation. The Zoo’s Rat Issue With over 60 species of rats in Australia,…
Boost Your Termite Performance & Get Accredited With Agserv! Join one of our upcoming accreditation workshops for Termidor, Altriset, Xterm and more! 2014 is the year to boost your performance and make a difference to your pest expertise. Over the coming months, Agserv will be running a series of FREE workshops and accreditation programs: TERMIDOR…
This issue, written by Jeff Einam, Technical & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Bayer Environmental Science, looks at what he believes is the single most important step to any good ant control program. Stacking the odds in our favour: Understanding the extent of the problem and setting the expectation for the client Often the constraints we…
Getting Rodent Control Right – First Time! We often hear the expression “as cunning as a sewer rat” – it might well have been coined by a frustrated PCO struggling to control a particularly tricky infestation. There are a few steps to follow if you want to reduce call-backs and get on top of a…
Termites Beware! ARILON Now Registered & Ready For Termite Use For Pest Controllers out there looking to beat the termites this season, there’s good news: Syngenta’s ARILON insecticide has now been registered as a direct treatment for termites in walls, fence posts, poles, trees and nests. Why Choose ARILON? 1. Eliminate…
The B&G Bait Gun Saves Time & Money As an avid Pest Controller, you are probably familiar with the amount of waste that can occur while you’re on the job. Applying bait excessively or imprecisely can affect non-targets, deplete your resources and cost you both time and money. How to put a stop to all…
Liphatech has long been established as a leader of the rodent control industries across Europe and North America. Their success began in 1961 with the discovery of Chlorophacinone, the first anticoagulant molecule dedicated to rodent control. This paved the way for Liphatech to focus on more effective rodent control technologies and drive innovation forward in…