....And if you’ve ever done a “roach job” that turned into a callback loop, you already know why. This one is one of my personal favorites out of everything I’ve taught in pest control management. Module: German Roaches (Inspection → Treatment → Follow-up) Not theory. Not fluff. Field protocol. Here’s what techs usually get wrong: ❌ They try to spray roaches away (you can’t) ❌ They skip the biology (so they chase symptoms) ❌ They don’t vacuum (so bait never gets a fair fight) ❌ They don’t map hotspots (so the next tech is guessing) ❌ They treat the customer like they’re “not part of it” (then wonder why it comes back) In the module, I break down my repeatable framework: ✅ Inspect like a surgeon (flashlight + signs + source logic) ✅ Vacuum first (population reset: adults, skins, allergens, egg casings) ✅ Flush to confirm (don’t guess—make them show themselves) ✅ Bait tight (thigmotactic behavior = seams/cracks/corners) ✅ Regulate with IGR (stop the future) ✅ Spot treat with purpose (precision > volume) ✅ Follow up 1–2 weeks (measure, don’t hope) ✅ Educate + document (because control is not a chemical… it’s a process) One line I want every pro to remember: “The guy with the biggest tank doesn’t win. The guy with the cleanest inspection does.” https://www.loom.com/share/1e0b501222064f79adbb08d82afa38fd #PestControl #IPM #GermanRoaches #CockroachControl #PestManagement #FieldTraining #ServicePro #TechnicianLife #Operations #CustomerExperience

Spring is where a lot of techs get blindsided — because pest pressure changes fast when it gets warm + wet (eggs come out of dormancy, colonies start booming, everything “wakes up”). Why rotate products? (3 reasons) 1. Prevent resistanceAnts, roaches, spiders adapt fast. Rotating MOA (Mode of Action) keeps them vulnerable. 2. Enhance control long-termRotation helps maintain knockdown + residual, and avoids chemical fatigue (yes… roaches will start tolerating the same product if you never change it). 3. Stay compliant + responsibleTargeted application, label law, and staying inside the rules (for me: FL Ch. 482/487).Label is the law. Always. My Spring Rotation Example (Liquids) Here’s a simple 8-week cycle you can run and repeat: - Weeks 1–2: Temprid FXDual-action, broad-spectrum knockdown. - Weeks 3–4: Alpine WSG (non-repellent)Great for social insects — you want them to walk through it and share it. - Weeks 5–6: Demand CS (micro-encapsulated)Strong residual, lasts longer. - Weeks 7–8: Suspend PolyZone (rain-resistant)Huge in wet climates (Florida life). Durable residual. Then repeat the cycle through the season, and if resurfaces spike, I’ll pivot into something like Talstar Extra as a swap option. Dust Rotation (don’t sleep on this) Dust is wildly underused. If you aren’t using it in rotation, you’re leaving control on the table. - March (drier): CimeXa (desiccant / amorphous silica)Long-lasting in dry voids/areas. - When it gets wetter: Delta Dust (deltamethrin / pyrethroid)Better in moist eave voids, good light knockdown. I’ll dust window cracks/sills with a web pole brush setup. - Then back to CimeXa as conditions change. Granular Yard Focus (spring ramp-up) As yard pests increase (ticks/fleas start showing, ants ramp up), I like granular with multiple actives and an IGR in the plan when possible. My favorites: - Extinguish (pricey but solid) - MaxForce Complete (targeted granular I like a lot)

Pest Control Pros!!! — I’m launching a 10-day series of targeted General Household Pest (GHP) training inside this Skool. CHECK THE CLASSROOM SECTION!! CHECK THE CLASSROOM SECTION!! CHECK THE CLASSROOM SECTION!! I genuinely enjoy building training that helps teams deliver consistent service, reduce callbacks, and set clear customer expectations. https://www.loom.com/share/9edfee8c20ab4492be369fd9745a7081 How this works - 🎥 The video is for you to watch and learn (not brandable) - 🧰 You will get the brandable slide deck template + unbranded quiz + answer key Day 1 / Module 1: IGRs (Insect Growth Regulators) - CHECK THE CLASSROOM SECTION!! This is one of the most important concepts for long-term control: knockdown + cycle break. We cover: - What an IGR is (and what it isn’t) - The two main types: Juvenile Hormone (JH) mimics + Chitin Synthesis Inhibitors (CSI) - Why we pair adulticide + IGR for sustained control - Practical placement: apply where juveniles live (not just where adults are seen) - Setting proper customer expectations + realistic timelines - Compliance reminder: label is the law (no off-label promises) Links 🎥 Training video (Loom): <<<CLICK HERE>>> (not brandable) 📊 Brandable slide deck template (Canva): Brandable GHP Training Template - IGRs 📝 Quiz (unbranded): <<<CLICK HERE>>> ✅ Answer key: <<<CLICK HERE>>> Drop a comment! I would greatly appreciate your feedback! 1. What’s your go-to adulticide + IGR pairing right now {also include where you are from!!!}? 2. What’s the #1 place you see techs misapply IGRs (placement, expectations, mixing, follow-ups, etc.)? 3. If you run a team: do you have a standard re-check cadence (7/14/21 days), or is it “call us if you still see activity”?

Hey All of my awesome Pest Control Pros!!! So, starting tomorrow, and running for the next 10 days, I am going to upload a series of trainings, I will also include them in a ready-to-brand format (Canva links), so if you desire to use them in your own businesses, you are more than welcome. This content I have created is free for everyone to share, so share and share alike! I will be working on it today and will provide the slides, in a variety of format along with their respective Canva Links! Let's GoooOOO!

We just dropped a new course all about German Roaches. Check it out in the Classroom!!