In this video, Stephen Vantassel will be discussing the dangers associated with handling dead animals and carcass decomposition. Rabies can be a serious health risk and carcass decomposition can cause environmental pollution. Always treat the carcass of animals as if they were infected even if decomposed. Wear the appropriate PPE and take all precautions. Stephen covers each of these topics in detail and providing tips for how to avoid these dangers. If you’re working with or around dead...

If you’re a pest management professional performing an extermination service in an apartment building with German cockroaches, then this video is for you! In this video, we’ll show you how to treat trash bins with cockroach gel bait. This is an effective way to get rid of German cockroaches, and it’s safe to use around food and children. We’ll show you how to use cockroach gel bait to get rid of the infestation through an IPM Process. This method is the safest to use around food and children,...

[powerpress} What does it take to start and grow a natural pest control business from 1 to 40? Today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast welcomes Pete Angel LaQuaglia. In this video, Entrepreneur Pete Angel LaQuaglia shares how he grew a natural pest control business to 40 employees! Pete shares his business model, how he ran the pest control business effectively, and tips for anyone looking to start a pest control business. If you’re looking to grow your pest control business, be...

If you’re looking to start or grow your pest control business, be sure to watch this video with Maria Sorrentino Of Pest Pros Of Michigan! Maria’s story will inspire you to reach for your goals and aim high. In this video, the Pestgeek Podcast welcomes Maria Sorrentino of Pest Pros of Michigan. Servicing the Greater Kalamazoo Area, this locally owned and operated pest and termite company prides itself on serving its great community and customers with the best solutions for stopping any...

Melissa Schreiner is an entomologist with the Colorado State University. She has expertise in the study of Triatomine bugs. This interview is a must-watch if you have questions about these pests or if you’re simply interested in learning more about them! On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel is joined by Melissa to discuss the Triatomine bug (also widely known as Kissing Bugs) and Chagas Disease. Triatomine bugs...

If you’re not ranking well in Google, then it’s time to fix your website SEO. Are you feeling like you’re failing on your small business SEO? If so, then you’re not alone. On today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez welcomes SEO specialist Pete Angel LaQuaglia. Join us as Pete Angel LaQuaglia shares his brutally honest analysis of our Naturepest website’s SEO performance, and what we can do to improve it. If...

This video is important for anyone who uses or is affected by these rodenticide policy updates, as it will help you to better understand the changes and their impact. Stephen will also answer any questions that you may have about these changes. Do not miss this second part to this video which addresses new changes to the EPA’s anticoagulant rodenticide policies. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel continues his...

If you work with Anticoagulant Rodenticides, this is an important video that you won’t want to miss! In this video, Wildlife Control Consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses the recent changes to the EPA’s anticoagulant rodenticides. These changes may have a significant impact on the way that wildlife control professionals carry out their work. If you’re interested in wildlife control or pest control, then be sure to watch this video! Stephen provides an in-depth analysis of the changes,...

If you’re looking to create a healthy company culture and grow your business, then you’ll want to watch this video! On today’s edition of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Frank ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez welcomes Pete Schopen of Schopen Pest Solutions. CEO Pete Schopen’s passion is helping people and providing genuinely excellent pest management programs. In addition to being a published author for Pest Management Professional magazine,...

[wordpress] Do not skip this video as we’ll be discussing how state and federal pesticide restrictions prevent beautiful lawns and gardens near bodies of water. Pesticide laws and safety are important issues that need to be discussed, especially when it comes to lawns and gardens near bodies of water. We have serviced this lakefront property for well over a decade but we have never been able to fix some issues with this beautiful lawn lined with over 30 palm trees. On today’s...

By defining the term ‘stakeholder’ and the role of the NWRC, today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast addresses the role of the NWRC in the wildlife control field. The National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) is the research division of the USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services program. Scientists and support staff are dedicated to finding solutions to challenging wildlife damage management problems related to agriculture, natural resources, property, and human health and safety.Some of the...

From 2 employees to a thriving 22 employee business? How is it done and do you have what it takes? On today’s edition of The Pestgeek Podcast with host and integrated pest control management specialist Frank ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez welcomes The Eickman brothers of Abra Kadabra Environmental Services. Operating since 2005, Abra Kadabra Environmental Services is a family-owned business, serving Minneapolis metro residents and business owners with exceptional pest control services. Matt Eickman...

This patented Three-in-One Rodent Bait Station allows for extreme customization for all unique accounts. You do not want to skip this video! On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel is joined by Lance Griggs founder and owner of Spectrum -3d to present the innovative Spectrum X1 rodent bait station which comes in gray, white and brown. It can be used in “Monitor” mode to discretely catch rodents, spiders and insects on its...

The hiring process can be one of the most daunting challenges a small business owner has to face. In some cases, the best option is to hire a professional recruiter. So when is it the right time to do so? Find out on today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, as host and integrated pest control specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez is joined by Alicia Turner of Turner Recruiting & Consulting to discuss the realities and challenges of the hiring process in 2022. Alicia is a well-...

With a shortage of quality wildlife photography available, understanding wildlife image copyright, licensing is key in the wildlife control field. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses the importance of wildlife image copyrights, licensing and watermarking. After a brief overview discussing the difference between selling and licensing, he discusses the lack of good wildlife images available in the wildlife...

Anyone who thinks running a pest control business is easy needs to watch this video. On today’s episode of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez interviews Benjamin Williams of Pest Ref Services. Pest Ref Services is described as a family-owned and operated pest control company, dedicated to focusing on serving residential and commercial properties by providing customers with safe and effective pest control methods....

How do we understand and determine the effectiveness of a German roach control service? On today’s episode of Pestgeek Podcast, host and Integrated Pest Management Professional Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez shows how glue boards are placed under the refrigerator and stove to monitor the reduction of a German roach population. This one in particular was placed on a Friday and inspected on a Monday. Live nymphs are clearly visible. After 3 months of service, this board contains about 3...

Due to the extirpation of beavers from many of their home ranges, it is paramount that wildlife control specialists take this into consideration when dealing with culvert protection. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses the importance of beaver water management devices, specifically culvert protection which prevent beavers from damming in culverts. Stephen also addresses flow devices installed in beaver...

if you are considering starting your own pest control startup, understanding your market is essential. Not only is this essential but it goes hand in hand with long term goals: the long game plan is key to success. On today’s episode of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez interviews stage four cancer survivor John Macaluso III who is an industry veteran who is at the initial stages of founding his own pest control...

The last place you need a roach infestation is at a restaurant! On today’s episode of the Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez discovers a nesting site that is enabling roaches to come out of a drain and into a restaurant. This is a severe cockroach sewer infestation. There are literally hundreds of roaches in the drainage and this will need to be covered permanently. This cannot be treated and there is not too much that can be done...

What can a wildlife control professional do when bird activity becomes a cause of dread for clients or when bird activity such as feces can become a slip and fall hazard? On today’s the edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen M. Vantassel discusses isolated birds. In addition to this, Stephen gives his thoughts on the the issue of protects species of birds vs. unprotected species of bird. #wildlifecontrol #wildliferemoval #birdcontrol...

Considering starting your own pest control management service? You do not want to skip this video! On today’s episode of The Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez continues his interview with stage four cancer survivor John Macaluso III who is an industry veteran who is at the initial stages of founding his own pest control startup. Having undergone treatment for stage 4 cancer, John realized he wanted more for his...

Ants getting into the bathroom through the extractor vent? On today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management expert Frank ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez inspects a south Florida home for white footed ants over bathroom vents and finds evidence such as the smell of dampness in the attic crawlspace.As Frank is unaware of what kind of treatment has been applied by other pest management companies dealing with this issue at this home, he is wearing a respirator to...

Committing fuel and time to service areas without knowing the specifics on certain properties can be counterproductive and costly. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife podcast, host and wildlife control consultant Stephen Vantassel discusses how Google Earth can be used to get a a bird’s eye view of your service area or perhaps answer a client’s questions about a service that you provide by checking out the service area before driving out there. With the web version of Google Earth,...

For many pest control business owners, it is easy to despair when comparing one’s progress to other small businesses. On today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, pest control professional Christian Allan owner/operator of Tailor Made Pest Control brings us some motivation by sharing his thoughts on comparing yourself to others. In fact, Christian reminds us that everyone is on their own journey and how important it is to be ok with one’s definition or expectations of success. Tailor...