Widow Spiders When you think of widow spiders, most pest management professionals will immediately think of the Black widow spider because this is the most common species encountered and controlled regularly. However, there are five different species of widow spiders...
What Are Soft Skills What are soft skills, and why are they important to the pest management professional? Unlike hard skills such as pest identification and treatment techniques, soft skill is intangible and difficult to quantify. According to Dictionary.com, Soft Skills...
Principles of Good Time Management Time management is the ability to use your time productively and efficiently. Think of it as having time to do everything you need without feeling stressed. It sounds simple, but it is much more challenging...
How to Detract Pests and Wildlife From Your Home This Spring This blog was originally published on the Redfin Blog in May 2022 by Ryan Castillo. Ryan asked the Pest Posse and several other pest control companies to contribute to...
Fleas - common external parasites Fleas are the most prevalent parasite found on fur-bearing animals. The cat flea is the most common domestic flea, and there are an estimated 2,000 species of fleas worldwide, with more than 300 types found...
U.S. Armed Forces in Pest Control Annually in May, The Pest Posse recognizes the veterans of our nation who work in the pest control industry with our very own U.S. Armed Forces in Pest Control. Why was the month of...
Networking a Resource for Professional Success Networking in business is one of the best resources for professional success. It is defined as the act of maintaining a personal and professional contact list that you can use to help further your career or meet...
Silverfish, a prehistoric pest The Silverfish got its name because of its silvery, metallic appearance and fish-like shape and movements. This insect is also known as “bristletails” because of its three long, bristle-like, or tail-like appendages on the rear end...
The Pest Triangle Is Too ShortWritten by guest blogger Melisa Arnold, Owner Horizon Pest Solutions New Cambria, Kansas When I was just a wee pup starting out in pest control, I learned about the values associated with Integrated Pest Management....
Recognizing Women in Pest ControlWritten by Foster Brusca, The Pest Posse Annually in March, The Pest Posse recognizes Women in Pest Control. This series was conceived by the Culley Christian, the visionary and creator at The Pest Posse. Why March?...