Pest Management Professional, September 2017

CallbaCk Cures Cimi Shield is the best value for the successful treatment of bed bugs Job Cost Labor Cost Materials Cost Without Cimi Shield bed bug elimination requires 2 3 and sometimes 4 return treatments With Cimi Shield one treatment saves huge labor costs that are only possible because of the residual it leaves behind This means that you will have more time to win more jobs with bigger profits PMPs use Cimi Shield because it saves them money and puts more profit per job in their pockets By Dr Jim Fredericks Contributor 90 September 2017 Pest Management Professional mypmp net Photo istock com bergamont Green Bed Bug Control 12 Month Residual Cimi Shield is offered in two versions each with 12 month residual Knock Out for active infestations Protect to prevent infestations 800 503 5444 www pestbarrier com use available data to forecast pest populations O ne of the hallmarks of the structural pest management industry is its willingness to incorporate science based conclusions into decisions regarding treatment protocols and business models This is illustrated in the industrys willingness to embrace integrated pest management IPM principles as standard practice Forecasting pest outbreaks can help the pest management professional PMP communicate ways that clients can protect their property from pest invasions and allows technicians to take preventive action when infestations are imminent To better prepare your business for whats on the horizon consider the following as you prepare for your clients next service 1Weather patterns and seasonal trends Twice a year the National Pest Management Associations NPMAs Professional Pest Management Alliance PPMA releases the Bug Barometer a seasonal prediction intended to educate consumers about pests that may be problematic in the coming months By considering temperature and rainfall data from the previous season NPMA entomologists try to predict which pests might be more prevalent in the coming months 2Neighboring properties Even single family homes and standalone businesses can be affected by neighboring properties For instance the overflowing dumpster across the parking lot or the soon to be harvested cornfield next door could have a significant influence on the potential for increased rodent pressure 3Past service records Dont overlook the historical data that is available to your firm in the form of service records By data mining service records from previous years you may identify months or seasons that resulted in increased callback services for specific pests By anticipating these problems before they happen preventive treatments or recommendations can be made for the future By analyzing the data that is readily available to your firm predictions grounded in science can be made that will not only impress your customers but also save time and money for your business PMP You can reach Dr Fredericks VP of technical and regulatory affairs for the National Pest Management Association NPMA at jfredericks@ pestworld org