3 DOWNSIDES OF OWNING A PEST CONTROL BUSINESS

[@javeydones5163]

I won’t say the name, but I worked for one of the big corporation Pest companies. They’d constantly encourage technicians to do unethical things and hold them to unrealistic standards. Seeing this video, you’ve definitely made me realize I didn’t dislike the work itself and instead it was the company and management that I disliked. So thank you, In the distant future I’ll probably consider getting back into the industry, but this time with a smaller locally owned company.

[@chasexchaos9392]

Don’t count on it being much better. My company is very small and make great money… but I don’t make great money. Start your own. Fuck em.

[@cephzo]

Definitely find a family owned local pest control company. I work for one and it’s been a great experience with a great owner.

[@JayElgee25]

This happened to me in another industry. Get back into it!!

[@L0pez2667]

Great videos! Great work ethics! I used to run a branch for one of the big dogs and they definitely force their customers to take the service in the rain/snow/ice.

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

I hear stories like that all the time. And thank you for the compliment!! Also thank you for helping me out with replying to that other comment. I get carried away with other tasks that I don’t get to respond right away with tips.

[@Ajay-uk6kc]

Termite warranties is free money.. you just need a flashlight and inspection form and a screwdriver…. If you find termites before the inspection, you sell the job and then warranty it

[@omnislash6619]

No sense in warrantying a home with termites already, fact is youll be losing money. Best thing to do is a normal VISUAL inspection and if there are active termites in or around the home then sell it yes and treat but do a retreat because youve no idea what damage was caused by eastern subs behind the trim or wall. If none , then have a checklist to go by

[@jesse-rg6kz]

We use chemicals such as lambda and Alpine that can be applied when it's. Raining

[@DNightNinja]

So just to give you a tip it’s a good idea to sell commercial properties like multi family that has issues with German roaches if you have slow months. Residential is easy stuff but having 4 years experience just in multi family in Vegas German roaches are a year round issue. Sometimes best you can hope for is control not eradication. They can move through walls but it’s better to have something as opposed to nothing but we NEVER have a slow month.

[@elculo8561]

Love from Chicago, Keep working Boss!

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

Love to hear it 💪🏼

[@TheReubenswann]

Good kid. Seems like his heart is in it. I could put him to work. Sharpen those skills.

[@RobertLebron-x5v]

Question what app can you use for your pest control business, and how you keep records?

[@DNightNinja]

Field routes is usually most companies go to but it can get pricey so price accordingly

[@raybrown3965]

It's a cool and easy job. I love what I do I make as much as I do working 8 hours in 2 homes, 20-60 min a home.

[@Travisg5]

Here in Florida no down time all year round we busy

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

I keep forgetting that yall and California are all year round haha

[@catherinegalvez3708]

Kindly tell us your idea about Termite Baiting System and thisi being sold online. Will it kill the pest control industry? I really appreciate if you reply. Thanks.

[@StarrixFit1994]

If you don’t mind me asking, how much experience did you have before you started your own pest control company?

[@shawncsloan4891]

Some states have requirements on being able to open your own. For example here in california you have to work under a licensed operator for at least 2 years before you can apply for a license to start up your own company.

[@ssshady08]

Sounds like the same thing I do, but yeah I agree with the rain. I love cloudy days though, for 2 reasons, one is that it's not too hot and second is the liquid won't evaporate that fast, gets time to work. In Florida it rains every afternoon. If you know anyone in the villages FL who needs service, send me some business 😂

[@streamingpool]

Oregon tech here lol, yeah sometimes it’s rough

[@ratfinder7812]

In the start of the video you said you were going to treat for fleas, then you started spraying the yard with the flow zone backpack sprayer… you are supposed to do an overlapping method, you just walked around with no method and you missed a lot of spots… use a pattern and overlap…. Plus you walked over the areas you treated. Walk backwards in straight lines while overlapping that way you cover everything. I own a pest control company in Los Angeles, been in the pest control business for 40 years

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

Yessss. I usually start from the backyard, and work my way up to the front in a zigzag pattern. I got carried away with the video, but still thank you for the look out.

[@ratfinder7812]

@@aviatorpestcontrol that’s what I thought you were distracted by making the video, but proper technique is very important especially when you are making videos, there are a lot of new techs who are looking up to you for your knowledge and expertise, it’s important to do things the proper way… but I want to say I appreciate your hard work and time you take to make these videos…. Keep up the good work

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

⁠@@ratfinder7812appreciate you for looking out! Means a lot coming from someone that has 10x more experience than I do. My audience is definitely growing for others to start a business, so I definitely have pressure on making things right. Never hesitate on comment other tactics or suggestions on my future videos!

[@jvj5644]

@@ratfinder7812where’s your videos homie?

[@ratfinder7812]

@@jvj5644 first of all I ain’t your homie, if he is going to put instruction videos out they should be correct, there are a lot of new guys in the business and they are learning from him…. Homie!

[@lucianoandres2862]

Do you offer courses or do you know where to start? I would like to learn.

[@adam9768]

Hey brother, just got in the industry any shoes or boots you recommend for this job? I’m doing a lot of commercial so I’m in restaurants/outside. Thanks

[@briangatiu8662]

You didnt say cancer and respiratory problems.... Even skin cancer and other staff. Dont think that working with those chemicals for that long wont affect your body.

[@Ajay-uk6kc]

Btw, work backwards, you are walking in your trail.. and German roaches are easy now

[@CrazyGadgetGuy]

What was your way of studying for the exam. Is there any tips you can give me. I will greatly appreciate it

[@L0pez2667]

I’m gonna assume you are here in Texas and that you mean for the CA exam. The CA exam is 2 parts, one is laws and regulations and the other is general standards. TDA and or PSI has great books that can be purchased from their website when scheduling for the exam. Don’t know about Arlington but for me personally I just absorbed a lot of Information from the books and the technician class I took prior to taking the exam. I also do well with cramming a bunch of info right before a test then writing down anything and everything I can remember before starting my exam.

[@CrazyGadgetGuy]

@@L0pez2667 oh ok I am in Florida but I am sure it's the same thing here also. Thank you

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

@@CrazyGadgetGuyI will be making a video of how to pass your test, but Lopez pretty much said the same things that I am going to mention in my future video.

[@CrazyGadgetGuy]

@@aviatorpestcontrol awesome thank you can't wait to watch it

[@jvj5644]

@@L0pez2667where would I find a technician class in Texas (Houston)

[@PrimeSolutionsTX]

You look like you are going to cry in this video picture 🤣 Got me to click... Great content bro!

[@RatDog84]

Just 3 ?

[@RobtheKO8Efan24]

Thanks for the insight 👍

[@andrewpulido94]

Hey can you send the link for your spray rig? Thankyou I hope u get ur r8 soon 😁

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

Haha you’re a real one for that comment. Which one by the way? First truck has the 50 gallon gas powered tank, or the 25 gallon electric spray rig that I have on the second truck?

[@iamjeremy4life]

Nice video. What's your revenue so far this year?

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

I haven’t calculated for the year, but making an average 15k revenue a month to give you an idea.

[@dezz875]

2 years in, handed out 1,000s of business cards, gone to several corporate events, etc. I've made 32,000 to date. 15k a month seems like a pipe dream to me. 😢 How'd you grow so fast? I'm located in a bigger area with probably 15+ companies all within a 50 mile radius so could be part of the problem.

[@ssshady08]

Buy customer base to get started, but out a struggling company. It'll give you a boost. I find that most customers won't do business with you if they have never heard of you, word of mouth advertising is the best, you use your existing customers as your advertisement, works really well. Friends family, give then a discount and referral bonuses, there's nothing better than taking care of your existing customers.

[@dabeemantexas]

Sealy

[@johngammon9805]

Time for me to move to Florida lol

[@aviatorpestcontrol]

Literally my same thoughts when I read that comment. I might as well open up a franchise in Florida lol

[@johngammon9805]

Yeah bro Florida would be awesome, I live in Maryland definitely have some slow months

[@DigitMast33R]

I'm an exterminator here in florida it's great

[@idleoutcaster]

Hot sucks… like a lot lol