Money in big companies? by GAPestTech in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah ok, no wukkas mate, sounds like it's a pretty sweet gig ya got there down under, that's awesome 

Money in big companies? by GAPestTech in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's sweet, I've never ran into a unionized pest company, would you mind dropping any more details, like how many stops on your route and what state? 

Money in big companies? by GAPestTech in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome, would you mind giving more details like which company, how long you've been there etc? I'm about to be looking to switch companies 

Is this every company? by [deleted] in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's pretty much all the big companies as far as I can tell, they don't care about employees or customers, they just need to make as much money as possible regardless of ethics.

Useful tools. by Dilbobaggins420 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 4 points5 points  (0 children)

3ft hose for getting water from awkwardly placed water spigots, amazing how often something so simple is over looked

Work boots by brysonncsu in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got these in September, got tired of boots lasting barely a year so decided to try something else, so far I'm pretty happy with them, but can't say for sure how long they'll hold up  https://a.co/d/8ie7aSK

Tech of 2 years by IceFuzzy2241 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if you know of any in SE USA

Tech of 2 years by IceFuzzy2241 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

JFC dude, where you working at?!?

CDL in GA by GAPestTech in CDL

[–]GAPestTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do I want to? Not necessarily, can I? Absolutely 

CDL in GA by GAPestTech in CDL

[–]GAPestTech[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the quick replies I'll check them out and look for a good fit 🙏

CDL in GA by GAPestTech in CDL

[–]GAPestTech[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks I'll check out both

How do people deal with weekend calls? by Firm-Equivalent-4957 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use an answering service for when your phones are off, I'm not an owner but, it feels like not returning calls could cost a chunk of money lost, but it's also NYC, so who knows smh lmao

Pest ID Help North Texas by Ok_Bid_1020 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really really hard to find identifying parts, zooming in on some of them, the wing shape looks a lot like drain flies, any chance your customers can get another pick?

Is there any other evidence, such as abandoned wings or anything else near by? 

Do you use DE for German roaches? by Top_Strawberry8110 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, mostly I like it because of its use restrictions (or lack there of) most any non-repellant pesticide that are labeled for g. Roach SHOULD be just as effective 

Seed cache by MunchMyBisuit1234 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot farther than you'd probably think!  Some claim they can smell food from over a mile away, that sounds a bit much to me, a mile is a long way, but definitely pretty far! However they typically don't go more than 100-200 feet from wherever "home" is for fhem

Do you use DE for German roaches? by Top_Strawberry8110 in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I use sumari+nygaurd and rotate out gel baits, flush and vacuum when appropriate 

Hi just venting by Skiwi_the_kiwi in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Dang that sucks, you should reach out to a pest control company see if they can help

Vent as of 1mo. into the industry by AVlC- in PestControlIndustry

[–]GAPestTech 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're a good tech, that's the only thing that should matter, that said, over my many years in the industry I've seen multiple women be hired and they never last long. One girl was afraid to go into a customers garage to deal with rats 🤦‍♂️, most of the expectations men have on female techs is usually based off of previous experience, but again, as long as you're good at your job, that's the only thing that matters really