Name That Pest
I leave sawdust-like frass but don't actually eat wood.
What is a Carpenter Ant?
Texting, emailing, eating, and grooming are examples of this.
What is distracted driving?
This phrase emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the minuscule details in life, as they collectively have a significant impact.
What is "Every little thing matters. A LOT."?
Before arriving at customers home you should always do this.
What is let customer know you are on the way?
“The little one stops to tie his shoe
And they all go marching
Down into the ground
To get out of the rain”
What is “The Ants Go Marching”?
I am often mistaken for an aggressive social wasp but I am solitary, calm and rarely sting. I am also beneficial to the pest control tech because I help take care of spiders.
What is a Mud Dauber?
Long sleeve shirt, pants, waterproof shoes, gloves and a face mask are all a part of this.
What is PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)?
Saying what needs to be said and hearing what needs to be heard.
What is Courage?
After completing a service, you should explain this to the customer
What are the services performed and any recommendations/follow-up actions?
“Spins A Web, Any Size
Catches thieves just like flies
Look Out!”
What is “Spiderman Theme Song”?
I can squeeze through openings as small as a dime and leave greasy rub marks along walls.
What is a mouse?
This is the most important source of information when applying a pesticide.
What is the product label?
Doing the right thing in the moment, even when no one is looking
What is Integrity?
This is the most important thing to do when a customer is explaining a concern.
What is Listen?
“Cause I’d get a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightning bugs
As they tried to teach me how to dance”
What is “Fireflies” by Owl City?
I have six eyes and am remarkably resilient. I can go months without food and can withstand hot or cold weather.
What is a Brown Recluse Spider?
This document provides information about a chemical's hazards and safe handling
What is the SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
Being known as a team of people who simply do what we say we will do. We may make mistakes, but we will always work to correct those mistakes in an honest and forthright manner
What is Character?
This can turn a one-time customer into a lifelong Waynes customer.
What is a World Class Service?
“You be my glass of wine
I’ll be your shot of whiskey
You be my sunny day
I’ll be your shade tree
You be my honeysuckle”
What is “Honey Bee” by Blake Shelton?
I am found on every continent except Antarctica. My larvae spin silk like webs to protect from predators and they can chew through soft plastic and cardboard to get to food.
What is an Indian Meal Moth?
These are the most common workplace injuries.
What are slips, trips and falls?
Sticking with the job until it is done and done well. We do not work by the clock but by the job.
What is Perseverance?
Customers may forget what products you used, but they'll always remember this.
What is how you treated them?
“And now I’m stuck in
The web your spinning
You got me for your prey
Sorry I’m not home right now
I’m walking into”
What is “Spiderwebs” by No Doubt?