Jay Bruesch

The author is Board Certified Entomologist adn technical director for Plunkett's Pest Control, Fridley, Minn.

Create Training Activities That Work (part 2)

Your employees need training, and now it’s a matter of execution. Here are some ways to ensure that the time and effort you’ll spend on new training will be worth your while.

Create Training Activities That Work (part 2)

Here are some ways to ensure that the time and effort you’ll spend on new training will be worth your while.

Create Training Activities That Work (part 1)

Writing clear performance objectives and presenting content in small amounts are just two tips to ensure that your firm educates its employees in a meaningful way.

'SPICE' Up Your Training

If you offer your staff opportunities to grow through training and education, they’ll stay on, enjoying their careers and serving your clients for a long time to come.

[Employee Retention] 'SPICE' Up Your Training

If you offer your staff opportunities to grow through training and education, they’ll stay on, enjoying their careers and serving your clients for a long time to come.

[Green Pest Management] From Program to Practice

In the past, the meaning of “green” was fuzzy. Today, our clients have formal green programs from which to choose. It’s up to us to find out what they require and want, and offer them programs that meet their needs.

[Tech Talk] The Real Reason for PPE

We wear personal protective equipment because it’s required. An even more important reason is that not doing so could mean serious injury.

[Inspection Tools] Becoming a Pest Investigator Part 2

Last month, we looked at the inspection tools technicians should have on their person at all times. This month we look at the tools you might not always have at your side, but should be readily available — and a selection of specialized tools.