Pest Management Professional, May 2018

Mosquito Battles ADVERTORIAL U nusually wet weather can lead to stagnant water and other damp conditions creating the perfect breeding ground for mosquitoes The United States saw its 20th wettest year on record in 2017 which led to a particularly strong mosquito season especially in the hardhit South One company that was up for the challenge was Mosquito Joe The Virginia Beach Va based franchisor offers mosquito tick and flea control services to mostly residential clients Its set to have 147 franchise locations in 2018 covering 35 states and 292 territories says Lou Schager president and COO To control mosquitoes Mosquito Joe primarily uses Control Solutions Inc s CSIs Cyzmic which is labeled for fleas and ticks as well Its teams nationwide also use CSIs Stryker an insecticide concentrate and Tekko Pro an insect growth regulator IGR concentrate CSIs Cyzmic was particularly useful during last years wet conditions The controlled release insecticide helped technicians ensure customers were receiving the best possible service no matter the weather Schager says When there was heavy rainfall we saw the mosquito presence really spike in the South he adds Our franchises and technicians are cognitive of those weather conditions While mosquito friendly environments arent uncommon 2017 was the fifth consecutive year with above average precipitation they do require additional planning The company made sure to keep open lines of communication telling customers how its teams would adjust their schedules and maximize the effectiveness of the product during the time of intense mosquito pressure It created a great peace of mind for us and for customers knowing theyll be satisfied Schager says The Mosquito Joe teams look to apply quality products that will limit callbacks and increase customer satisfaction regardless of the weather We keep a close eye on the effectiveness of our products based on re spray rates and what customers are saying back to us Schager says In using the CSI line our customers have remained very satisfied with the services theyre getting and the effectiveness of the products Schager says theyve watched their net promoter score steadily improve each year and thats aligned with their use of CSI products They go hand in hand he says Were really proud of the collaborative efforts weve had with CSI and I think their products stand out Theyre a firstclass organization well run and with great leadership CSI sales manager John Kurtz is Mosquito Joes primary point of contact nationwide Weve enjoyed forming a relationship with John and the CSI team and theyve been extremely responsive Schager says They offer great products that are effective along with a supportive staff Joe knows what works National franchisor Mosquito Joe has partnered with CSI to fight for public health regardless of the weather Mosquito BATTLE Company Mosquito Joe BaTTLEFIELD Residences and some commercial properties including restaurants with outdoor seating child care centers recreation centers outdoor reception areas and public and private golf courses War STory Heavy rains dont put a damper on mosquito flea and tick control thanks to CSIs lethal combination of Cyzmic Stryker and Tekko Pro WEAPONs OF CHOICE provEn SoLUTIon Cyzmic Stryker and Tekko Pro by Control Solutions Inc WEBSITE ControlSolutionsInc com Lou Schager mypmp net Pest Management Professional May 2018 M3