If A Green Island Ficus With Ligustrum Is Dropping Its Leaves And Turning Yellow It Is Because Of A Lack Of Water

Although initially thought to be water damage on this ficus tree, the evidence points in another direction. On today’s episode of the Pestgeek podcast, we are inspecting a Green Island Ficus on a Miami property with exposure to sun all day long. Having tested this irrigation system we find a stressed green island ficus. When…

Is There Value In Belonging To An Association Or Club As A Wildlife Control Professional?

[wordpress] For many reasons, a considerable number of professionals in the wildlife control industry choose to remain independent of any industry associations. More often than not, they simply fail to see any value in joining an industry association. However, it is undeniable that more often than not, our voices are more effective collectively than as…

Why Integrated Pest Control Professionals Need To Do Irrigation System Inspections On A Regular Basis!

The yard on on this Miami property is maintained on a monthly basis. However, less than 30 days from our last visit, we find clear signs of draught and other problems caused by misaligned irrigation nozzles that need to be readjusted. On today’s edition of the Pestgeek podcast, host and integrated pest management professional Franklin…

Is Running An Integrated Pest Management Business For You? It Can Be A Lonely But Rewarding Job Here Are The Pros & Cons

Running a business is hard enough. Running an IPM business is often a lonely endeavor. The question is: are you the right fit for this task? On today’s Pestgeek Podcast, holistic pest control management specialist Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez consultation with former high school math teacher Fred Estopier as he embarks on his own journey…

Some Landscapes Are Impossible & Integrated Pest Management Cannot Do Much To Solve Their Problems

As integrated pest ;management professionals, we pride ourselves on doing our work efficiently and effectively. However, sometimes, no matter how we try, there just is not way to fix this. On today’s episode of the Pestgeek Podcast, host and integrated pest control management specialist Frank ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez reveals why certain landscapes are beyond the…

Why Should Wildlife Control Associations Lobby Their Government? Because If They Don’t Others Will And This May Impact Your Business Dramatically

Find out why making your voice heard on many topics that impact your business is vital. You may not think lobbying your government for your interests as a wildlife control professional matters to you or your business but it actually should. On today’s edition of the Living The Wildlife Podcast, host and wildlife control consultant…

When You Are Hiring, The Right Pest Control Tech Needs To Have Soft Skills & To Relate To People More Than Having Good Tech Skills

Of all the steps needed to launch your Integrated Pest Control business, there are 3 items most business owners struggle with. On today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast, host and Integrated Pest Management Specialist Frank ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez discusses the importance of three things when you are starting your own integrated pest control management business:…

Maintaining Impossible Landscapes: Choosing A Beautiful Lawn Or Beautiful Trees To Give Shade On A High End Property?

Impossible landscapes to maintain on today’s edition of the Pestgeek Podcast with integrated pest control management professional Franklin ‘The Pestgeek’ Hernandez. This beautiful lawn on a lakefront property lined with over 30 palm trees has been serviced by us for close to 15 years yet we have never been able to fix some issues with…