D and A Pest Control Podcast

One of our last guests and one that will shock you! He not only has some solid advice to kill the lazy techs but he has a whole different outlook at work and how to succeed. He is one that Daniel sees eye to eye with. Listen in or watch this amazing Pest Guest episode. Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast

We are almost done with the last stretch of NPMM and with coming to a close we couldn't be more excited to have another local technician on the podcast. He is from southern CA and is a madman when it comes to taking tests. This guy not only passed his applicators test but went on to take and pass his branch 2, operators test and now going to take branch 3 and looking to take branch 1. Listen...

This pest guest comes from very very far away... Sacramento CA! Okay, he might be our neighbor but it is always good to have a local on. In this episode, you get to hear from a different perspective on a technician who is working and running a side business that is not pest control. Listen to his questions about what he is thinking about doing and how he is going to accomplish his goals. Maybe he...

Bailey is a one-of-a-kind pest guest. He is coming from Sacramento he is a local technician who works for Daniel and Aaron. Finally, you get to hear straight from their local team. He will bring you a different perspective than most and Daniel and Aaron get to hear his perspective about working in the pest control industry.  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com E...

This Pest Guest is coming from Tennessee and has one of the grossest stories D and A have ever heard! Wes has 3 years in the industry and just like all the past pest guests he has a unique story of how he got into the industry and how he has seen growth and even grown to enjoy this very unique industry. Listen in to his fun and kind stories.  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www....

Sylvia Kenmuir... Have you heard of her? If you haven't it's okay Daniel didn't either but after finding out what she has done to give back to this industry, we are sure you will have seen her or have been part of something she has done. Sylvia has been in this industry for more than 30 years and she is the creator of the RODENT ACADEMY! If that didn't suck you in to listen jus...

D and A are going strong! NPMM is still here and they brought on another great pest guest. Casey Roberts shares his experience in this great industry, and how he got in, and shares a little bit about what you should do if you are just getting in.  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast

Starting this national pest management month off with a bang! Or should we say with a Big Blue Bug Bang! This episode has been planned for almost a year and it all starts with Michael Cash. If you haven't listened to his episode go back now! Brian Goldman is the CEO of Big Blue Bug Solutions and they have been in business for almost 90 years! In this episode, Daniel and Aaron get to hear the...

Daniel and Aaron start the month of April right. Bringing back national pest management month (NPMM). Get ready for the kick-off of this great month. They talk about the origin of where pest control came from and where we are today. They talk about some pest guest opportunities and how you can win a swag box from D&A! listen in to learn how to win this box and how to get free gear just being a...

In this bonus episode, Daniel and Aaron go over a little letter they received from the AG department about some very important changes. They also go over the national pest management month, what they are doing, and what they need from all of our fellow PMPs. Listen in advance listeners this one is good! Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast...

Back at it in March 2024 with a brand new Q&A. Listen carefully and watch if you want to! But listen carefully to an update on the last Q&A to hear some feedback from a fellow listener. Also, find out where D and A get some of the information that they bring to you. The last question asked well, you will just have to listen to hear how Daniel and Aaron answer back.  Want to be a guest or h...

Welcome to a new episode series that will be coming to you once a month and maybe more... only if you like it. But today Daniel and Aaron jump into a very relevant product that most likely will sweep the USA by storm as new regulations start to come out. This is Selontra by BASF. They came out with this product to replace a commonly used product nationwide called Contrac. This product is owning th...

Pest Guest is the favorite among fans and Daniel and Aaron. This pest guest is bringing a whole new perspective to what pest control looks like from a startup point of view. For those starting a pest control company, this is a must-listen-to someone who is only 1 year in and growing. Already with a second truck and a possible new higher this is as close as you can get to hearing what is needed to...

Doctors, Lawyers, and PMP's what do we have in common? I bet you can't guess... Okay, I will tell you. We are professionals and our customer service has to be a little different than the rest. Our level of customer service is not just being nice, saying yes ma'am, yes sir. It is so much more than that. With that being said I would hold you any longer and let you jump into this amazi...

Right from our neighbor Benjamin Gomez joins the D and A pest control podcast from Mexico City. Benjamin has dozens of years in the industry as well as manufacturing products. He distributes these products all over the world and gives great insight into where he thinks the industry is going and what to be prepared for in the future. Benjamin also gives some tips on when some of these changes will...

In the crazy pest control world we usually focus so much on treatments, products, and how to eliminate pests. We never take the time to focus on US! We seem to forget what is most important in our life and that is taking a step back and protecting the thing that makes us the most money that's US! Daniel and Aaron break down what safety is and what it means to them and what it should mean to y...

R.U.P. Do not get confused with R.I.P. This episode is bringing what's going on in our industry to your ears! Restricted Use Pesticides is on the topic and most of you may not even know what it is and how this is going to affect your future. Daniel and Aaron break this down into digestible bites that will help small business owners, managers, and technicians prepare for what is to come.  Want...

First pest guest of the year and very excited to bring Billy on. This episode was a little different than other pest guest episodes. Billy came out swinging with questions and wanting to learn what he could do to be a better technician. Listen to see what real technicians are going through in the field and what Billy is experiencing.  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapod...

Questions and Answers for February are in and another exciting one! These questions line up well with January's and February's episodes. This Q&A focuses on business and really good business questions. If you are starting a pest control company this is the episode to listen to. You have two great questions from technicians who currently have companies in the works and are still worki...

The title might lead you in the wrong direction. But in recent events at the pest control company Daniel and Aaron run, Aaron had this great idea to explain more about what we mean when we say be a professional and don't act like family. They hit on a lot of pros and cons about running a company in this way. They bring up some personal experiences that have propelled them to where they are to...

So many of us in this industry don't come from the best of backgrounds with the best education. This hasn't stopped us from creating something bigger than us, creating businesses that produce income for a lifetime or even create generational wealth. But the biggest problem in this industry is the knowledge to grow more. Learning is earning, knowledge is potential power, and education is...

Another fun episode where Daniel and Aaron try to help you understand the real struggles of a pest control business and what it takes to start one. So many try and so many fail. Not only do they fail but they fail for reasons that could have been prevented from the start. Daniel gives you the real talk about the struggles he faced as he started growing and he tells a few stories about pest control...

An unplanned part 2, to Work Smarter Not Harder. In this episode Daniel and Aaron cover specific ways you can work smarter in the office, as technicians, and as managers. This episode covers many scenarios with customers from each part of your small business. We always want to hear questions and get more involved with our listeners. Please send in questions and comments about these episodes and le...

If this title looks familiar, it's a remake of an episode from years ago. This new and improved episode takes a deeper dive into office, management, and we will never forget the technicians. No more description is needed other than LISTEN NOW!  Want to be a guest or have any questions? Website: www.dandapodcast.com Email: dandapestpodcast@gmail.com Insta: @dandapestpodcast

In this episode, Aaron guides the conversation on how he has successfully added more apartment complexes and commercial properties. From the estimate, setting up the account, starting service, and adding more services once they are on. Daniel adds what he thinks is why many pest control companies don't even try to service commercial properties. Pay attention to this one, you will learn a lot!...