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Thursday, June 14, 2012

8 COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT PEST MANAGEMENT

Myth #1 Should choose the Lowest Price for Pest Control
Answer #1 Choose Value over Price


Myth #2 Inspection is always required to give a pricing quote
Answer #2 Fixed rate pricing that can be quoted over the phone based on the size of your home is always the most ethical and honest form of doing business with customers. You can get a very accurate pricing quote this way, even though there are some factors that should require a complete thorough inspection to both confirm the presence of the pests you are calling about to treat and determine what extra procedures in preparation and treatment methods will be required depending on construction and accesibility. At worst, 80% of the fixed rate pricing over the phone will be accurate and any additional steps required won't be an issue since you know by then you have chosen the most qualified and knowledgeable company to provide your treatment service


Myth #3 There is one special professional chemical product pest management pros use for every insect problem
Answer #3 There are several dozens of professional registered chemical products that can be selected for any target insect and rodent pests. Some products work better indoors and other products are designed to work better outdoors for example. It takes an experienced expert to know how to properly select and safely apply the best pest product and guarantee results fast.


Myth #4 Same day service provided by a professional pest control company is always better
Answer #4 You need to make an informed decision when choosing a new pest management company to provide service. Same day service providers usually overcharge for minimal treatments because they aren't even really prepared to formulate a proper treatment that quickly.


Myth #5 All Licensed Pest Management companies offer the same exact type of service
Answer #5 It takes years of experience with success in order to offer each type of service treatment which all require different methods and chemical products. Different types of treatments require separate applicator licenses as well. Termite Treatments is a totally different method of service compared to Carpenter Ants (for example)


Myth #6 All attic dwelling pests can be inspected and treated for the same exact way
Answer #6 So many times, we get requests to go check the attic for mystery noises and insects. There are so many questions that you need to answer in order to go up into that attic and inspect for evidence. The most common attic pests are House Mice, Eastern Grey Squirrels, Small and Big Brown Bats, Birds, and silverfish among other possibilities. Also there can be a combination of pests depending on the season. Are there repairs necessary? You needed a qualified and very experienced pest management pro to do any type of Attic work. Plus they need to be in shape to handle navigating in a dangerous attic space.


Myth #7 Natural Pesticide Products are safer than Professional Chemical Products
Answer #7 Natural Pesticides is a brand new and unproven Cottage industry that has come up during the past few years and regardless of the claims given, requires way too many multiple applications that you are exposed to breathing hazards compared to a Single Professional Registered Chemical Product. There are so many new professional chemical products on the market over the past decade that have a spotless and really good reputation among pest professionals and customers. Natural Green Applicator Companies also charge considerably more money for all those multiple treatments which is basically their motivation for getting into Natural products in the first place.


Myth #8 Multiple Treatments are always required for Bed Bug Elimination
Answer #8 Only a complete and thorough inspection, a single cleanout treatment application, and a 30 day follow up booster treatment is necessary for guaranteed bed bug elimination. There are countless bed bug treatment companies that require between 3 and 6 bed bug application treatments and never guarantee the work!

Friday, May 11, 2012

The CONSUMERS GUIDE: How to Avoid Ripoffs in Pest Management - njbestexterminator.com

EXTERMINATORS SECRETS EXPOSED!
20 YEARS OF DOCUMENTED FIELD EXPERIENCE AND CUSTOMER FEEDBACK BY A REAL LICENSED PEST MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL IN THESE 4 SPECIALTY FIELDS
#1 Termites and Wood Destroying Insects
#2 General Household and Food Storage Insect Pests
#3 Squirrel, Raccoon, Rodent and WildLife Control
#4 Bed Bug, Ticks, and Biting Insect Pest Specialist
Hi, This is Derek Benson Master Technician of Eliminex Pest Management of New Jersey and here to sharing with you, the public, the most asked common and uncommon pest questions NOT SHARED outside the Industry. The 1st thing a journeyman exterminator learns when getting into the business learn for example, is to make up a compelling and believable answer if a customer asks a question that cannot be answered because of a lack of technical knowledge and field experience. Just quickly make up an answer just like that.
WHY DOES THAT EVEN HAPPEN?
Possibly the pest technician is just joking and having fun. But with insects, rodents, and wildlife problems..... Well anything can happen on a daily basis so even the most outrageous story or claim can be made to look truthful. That is the kind of stuff Professionals like to do at the shop on Slow Days while preparing the vehicles for our first stop.

I hope you enjoy learning a little while educating yourself on the most asked questions out there. These are the type of things even your Parents and Neighbor may have asked and probably know a few of these gems because They have also asked one or two questions like these.
Everything below posted is based on my Personal Experience of 20 years in Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Pest Management. I have seen the many changes in the Industry when it comes to Products, Treatment Methods, Pest epidemics, Disease Control, Sanitation, Politics of New Pesticide Regulations, and much much more. Many years of trial and error with Treatment Methods, Inspections, Damage Repairs, State and Federal Bid Projects, Wildlife Relocation, and efficiently running a business training dozens of licensed expert Pest Management Professionals over the years. I hope you enjoy reading them.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Subterranean Termite Treatment and Inspection Certification South Brunswick New Jersey 1/23/2012

By Derek Benson ~ Licensed Wood Destroying Insect Specialist

Got the Call from a Home Seller that already had a home inspection company come out and discover subterreanean termite damage to a couple areas in the basement structure which needed termite remediation performed immediately.   Eliminex uses Termidor for every treatment.



For Termidor Fact how it works see  http://www.eliminexguarantees.com/eliminexsite_032.htm
I arrive at 9am to perform the inspection to confirm the evidence of termite damage that corresponds with the home inspection report. 


Termite Damage to the Center Support Beam

Termite Damage to Sill Plate and Siding























Termite Preparation for Soil Remediation by injection of Liquid Termidor requires subslab drilling of the perimeter of adjacent concrete patio and porch structures next to the foundation.


And Treatment of the Perimeter Soil can be performed by soil injection before patching the holes back up.





All Subterranean Termite Treatments come with a One Year Warranty which is renewable every year after an annual inspection of the property is performed.  In the past 12 years of providing full perimeter termite treatment of homes with Termidor termiticide in New Jersey, and maintained an annual renewal inspection, no houses ever had to do a complete re-application.   This combination of expert service and quality chemical selection provides an excellent reputation to our company and the industry.

Call Eliminex for an evaluation and service  1-800-766-6188