Arthropodcast - A Pest Control Podcast for Industry Professionals. We Cover Pest Control News, Pest Control Topics, Pest Control Products

Bryan talks about the importance of taking your time on wood Infestation reports. Don't cut corners and just be honest. Scott talks about things that bother him and how your reputation in this industry is everything.   Bryan talks about inspecting a vacant house and the atmosphere of the home. The guys talk about two instances of customer believing their bugs should already be gone...Pest Control...

The guys open the show talking about a guy treating in front of an Applebee's. Bryan sends a shout out to Jasmine Exodus.   Scott sends a shout out to John Carney. Scott talks about the rough week he had. The devil is in the details in service. Bryan changes the subject and talks about hourly rates versus production rates.  The guys tease something big on the horizon.....will it come true this tim...

The guys have the Icon Jerry Schappert on the show.   Jerry was recently on the cover of PMP magazine. The guys pick his brain about growing our businesses through acquisitions. Bryan wants Jerry to walk us through the process of getting to the table for acquisitions. Scott gives a shout out to the owner of Safe Spray John Carney. Bryan talks about an issue he had on a termite letter he did. Jerry...

Scott opens the show with something that frustrates him in our industry. Scott and Bryan talk about losing a customer to another company but only to gain them back because their service was better. Bryan brings up having GPS tracking devices on your work trucks. Bryan shares a story about a bad bed bug job and going beyond the call of duty. We must service our customers like they are member's of o...

Bryan and Scott start the new year with one of their favorite and greatest guest The Great Daniel Dye. Scott talks about his COVID-19 positive test. He has lost his taste and smell which sucks. Bryan picks Daniel's brain about a bed bug issue with one of his accounts. Daniel tells us about the article he wrote for Mallis Vol 11. Scott talks about Arthropodcast Show getting recognized from PCO Book...

Bryan and Scott interview Rob Hardin of Rare Jingles. He has been in the pest industry for about 8 years. No Bugs in My Crib was his first Pest Jingle and then a passion was formed and so was Rare Jingles. He started his own company this year called NC Wildlife Experts. Check out this awesome episode

The guys are back with another super awesome show. Bryan tells us about the day he wrangled a snake out of a customers house. Scott shares his brush with COVID-19. The guys share some stories about hard pest to take care of. Scott is dealing with a pesky apt complex.

Bryan and Scott open the show talking about Patrick Baldwin's podcast The Boardroom Buzz. Great interview Patrick! Of course Bryan gets his love in for Jerry Schappert on this episode. Scott shares some struggles he is going through starting his business. Bryan shares he is opening his first office. We shout out to Ann Maria Teresa. You are a true ROCK STAR in our industry. Scott shares that getti...

The guys open the show talking about the election.  Scott asks Bryan his advice on using a vacuum for german roach clean outs.  Bryan brings up that the Great Daniel Dye is stepping away from social media.  Scott cries a bit but will survive.  Scott sends a shout out to Neal Hensen with Do it Yourself Pest Control in Columbus, Ga.

The guys talk with Tony Gonzales with Scorpion Repel.  Check out this amazing episode and check them out.

The guys are back with another fun episode of pest knowledge.  Bryan and Scott talk about generic products verse name brand products.  Which is better in their humble opinion. Scott talks about how his back hates him and he needs a new one. 

Scott asks the question as a service tech should we be insulted when a customer has over the counter pest product in their garage. Bryan talks about how important in our business don't just depend on chemical. Inspection is KEY oh and use our brains. Scott tells us a super long story about his refrigerator. Bryan and Scott introduce a new segment about a new guy started a pest business. Tune in ea...

Bryan opens the show talking about Beach party with the Pest Cemetery Crew.   Scott talks about the impact COVID-19 has had over the last few weeks. They talk about how it is impacting our business. To wear a mask or not wear a mask that's our question. Bryan turns the conversation to talking about counting the cost for being the best. The cost for being the top in your market. Is it worth it?

Bryan and Scott are back with another amazing episode of the Greatest Pest Podcast in all the Multiverse. Bryan talks about PCT and the Secret Life of Ants. Scott talks about flea issues and why it's important to follow through and make sure you do everything right the first time. Bryan and Scott get into a "discussion" about techs having everything they need on the truck to do the job right the f...

Scott talks about how frustrating it is to repeat himself to his tech. Bryan explains there is a right way to hold your guys accountable. Give them a time table to fix what you asked them to do. There must be follow through. Bryan talks about why he loves techs. Bryan talks about a post from Jerry Schappert on Pest Cemetery that over half of new start company's fail in the first 5 yrs. Scott share...

The guys talk COVID-19 and the impact it is having today.  Scott discusses someone starting a new company in his area. Bryan as always has tons of incite and encouragement.  

Here's the audio version of our 2nd Zoom call.  The guys unbox a Do it Yourself Pest Box.  Let us know what you think of the Zoom shows.  

Here is the audio version of the first ever Zoom Arthropodcast Show.  Bryan and Scott honor Jerry Schappert and Pest Cemetery as they cross over the 10,000 member mark.  Jerry is a favorite of the Arthropodcast Show and we think Bryan might have a crush on him.  Enjoy and tell Jerry he is awesome!

Scott was solo this time and interviewed Dr. John Paige   PhD from Bayer. He has been with Bayer for 22 years. MS Dr. John Paige gives Scott some incite on Mosquito control with Suspend Polyzone.   Dr. Paige talks what Bayer is doing to help with COVID-19. Dr. Paige and Scott talk about some things that PMP's are doing to help customers during this time of uncertainty.  

Bryan and Scott are back to talk about Covid-19 and how it's continually impacting the pest industry. Bryan and Scott discuss what is going to be the new normal once the States open back up. Scott asked Bryan a question about   being late to appointments and not calling. The guys talk about what's coming up in the next few shows.  

Bryan and Scott check in on each other during COVID-19. The guys discuss the shutting down of States and what that means for the Pest Industry.   Bryan brings up who is responsible for making sure the techs keep clean and professional trucks.   After the guys discuss Scott admits he could do better.  

Bryan and Scott discuss the Coronavirus and the impact it has had on the Pest Control Industry.  

Bryan and Scott interview The Great Daniel Dye. After Scott was revived they talked about what Daniel has been up to after retiring. Daniel has been helping with continuing education for surrounding states. Bryan ask Daniel about a bed bug question about recliner chairs. Daniel talks about the video he did on his Facebook page about the do's and don't's on Pest Cemetery. Daniel Dye announces he is...