Pat Hottel
Hottel is training and technical director of McCloud Services, Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Recent Articles
Pest Paths
Ten common ways pests can gain access to food-processing and warehouse facilities.
[Industry Training] The Technology Training Tool Box
Distance learning can be a valuable tool in assisting pest management firms in their training programs.
[Training] That's Edutainment!
Teaching today’s technicians using a fun, entertaining approach.
[Tech Talk] The Tools of Our Tools?
As the available technology in our industry continues to increase, it can feel overwhelming for the PMP. But keeping up with such advances can provide new opportunities, and even can make your life a little easier.
[Tech Talk] Surprising Food Plant Pests
The novelty factor of food plant service is what makes this type of work challenging and interesting. The diverse environmental conditions, variety of incoming materials (including global imports) and facility locations can all add to the uniqueness of pest problems.
[Copesan University]
For pest management firms servicing food plants, the “Big 8”