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SMART SYSTEMS: Your Equipment Must Support Your Strategy

Apr 27, 2009

Converting to a green program requires a re-evaluation of your pest management equipment strategy to make sure it supports your green strategy.

Preseason Cleanout Worth the Effort

Mar 1, 2009

Would you rather have your pest management spray equipment down for servicing now, or in the middle of summer?

Reduce the Risk of Freeze Failure

Jan 1, 2009

With winter comes additional risk for pest management professionals (PMPs). Deep freeze conditions can cause considerable damage to pest management spray equipment. Some of the most expensive parts are most at risk of freeze damage. Water can freeze in lines, and the resultant expanding ice can damage pumps, spray guns, line strainers (filters), hand sprayers, etc. In addition to the added cost of equipment repairs, customer appointments will be missed while equipment thaws out or is repaired.

Ask for Advice Before You Waste Money

Dec 1, 2008

Too many PMPs look only at the price of the equipment

Don't Jump Into Equipment Purchases

Nov 1, 2008

I enjoyed meeting so many of you at NPMA PestWorld in Washington, D.C. Thanks to those who attended my breakout session, Preflight Checklist: Save time, Save money, Serve Customers.

Preventative Maintenance Equals Money in the Bank

Oct 1, 2008

Harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, long operating hours, less-then-gentle handling by technicians, age and wear will eventually take their toll on your gear. A good preventative maintenance (PM) program will reduce equipment expenses and employee downtime.

Smart Systems: Safety is Free: Check Your Vehicle Load

Aug 1, 2008

Inattention to safety has huge financial implications

Smart Systems: Filtration: Your Spray Equipment's Best Friend

Jul 1, 2008

Most PMPs can get by with one line strainer between tank and pump

Smart Systems: Spray Equipment Cost: Purchase Price is Tip of Iceberg

Jun 1, 2008

Productivity costs should be considered. Does the equipment boost technician productivity, or hinder it?

PMP Updates
Bug Doctor Promotes Kelly
July 1, 2009
Seven-year industry veteran becomes service supervisor
TAP Insulation Registered in Calif.
July 1, 2009
Energy Star-labeled pesticide/insulation now available for sale in the 48 contiguous states
BASF Contest Targets Termites
June 30, 2009
Termidor manufacturer looking for nation's most termite infested home through its Most Endangered Studs contest
FMC Promotes Ekins to Marketing Manager
June 29, 2009
Former product manager will now oversee professional solutions market segments
Advion Insect Granule Registered by EPA
June 29, 2009
Dupont's new granular formulation controls household and commercial pests in wide range of applications
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