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Nov 18, 2024
Building customer satisfaction and loyalty is essential for any pest control business. Here are four efficient strategies to improve service, keep clients happy, and encourage long-term loyalty. 1. Automate Text Reminders and Follow-Ups Customers don't like when a technician randomly shows up at their door. Automate appointment reminders and post-service follow-ups via text to keep clients informed. Simple automated reminders reduce mis. .........
Aug 12, 2024
During the off-season, when pest activity slows, many pest control companies face a drop in business and consider side gigs like putting up Christmas lights. However, there are better ways to stay busy and keep revenue flowing. By focusing on pests that are active year-round, you can maintain a steady stream of work year-round and avoid the need for temporary solutions.........
Feb 14, 2024
In the competitive world of pest control, online reputation plays a major role in attracting new customers and retaining existing ones. Having positive reviews on Google and Yelp can be the determining factor that separates success from mediocrity. Here are five techniques to help pest control companies improve their ratings on these platfor.........
Dec 13, 2023
Pest control is a necessity for every home and business. Even though it is essential, no service will be sold without its fair share of objections. Understanding and overcoming these objections is key to closing deals and building lasting relationships with clients. Let’s detail the 3 most common pest control sales objections and how to overcome them.........
June 27, 2023
[Transcription] Daniella: Welcome to Pestnet Pest Control Economic Podcast 1, where we explore the fascinating world of economics and its impact on our daily lives. I'm Daniella.Ben: And I'm Ben. Today, we're diving into a unique corner of the business world: pest control marketing. It may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about advertising, but the history of pest control marketing is a captivating tale of innovation, consumer psychology, and the art of persuasion........
Feb 06, 2023
There is Value in Every Lead, Even the Leads You Don’t WinEvery lead that comes your way creates value for you and your company, even the leads that do not convert to a sale. The most skilled salesman does not close 100% of leads, because at the end of the day the consumer has the choice and will not always choose you. Remember, even those leads that you do not win will provide value for you and your company. Value in the Closed LeadDo we really even need to write anything here? .......
Sept 09, 2022
Many pest control companies in the desert climate areas of the US and also across the globe have spent decades battling scorpions and working tirelessly to keep them out of the homes of their customers and clientele. In Arizona and Las Vegas, for example, many scorpion populations have made their way up from Mexico in palm trees and other landscaping materials that have been transported north and installed into new home developments. Bark Scorpions Moving In. The dreaded bark scorpion is of particular note, as its sting often causes a powerful and sharp pain and also can cause temporary paralysis near the affected site.......
May 01, 2022
On December 14, 2021 Rentokil Initial announced that it will buy Terminix Global Holdings for $1.3 billion in cash and 643.3 million new Rentokil Initial shares. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2022 and will be their largest North America acquisition. Terminix CEO Brett Ponton said, "These are two highly complementary businesses with a similar operational playbook focused on supporting great people to provide outstanding customer service across Pest Control and Hygiene & Wellbeing. The combination will deliver further investment and the sharing of best practices to enable our talented teams to better serve customers, protecting them from the growing threat of pests and meeting their future needs. We will open our first innovation center in the U.S. and provide our.....
Marh, 09 2022
Part of our website will turn into a service provider directory that will provide consumers the ability to find the best pest control professional that can meet their specific needs. We researched and found the best pest control providers that specialize in certain pest types in each market. We do this by aggregating all of their reviews and ratings to make sure they are actually good. Finally, we verified that they are licensed and insured, and then they are each pre-screened to ensure we are offering the best possible options..What else will Pestnet’s service provider directory offer? Other awesome benefit we want to mention is that we have also pre-negotiated deals in order to provide coupons and discounts that each company has to offer. This will also help connect consumers to providers in their search for pe.......
Feb 19, 2021
We often share emails, articles on the blog, or links to our website that are full of terms we use daily, but are unfamiliar to many. We wanted to share what some of these terms mean in the marketing world, and what they mean for your business. Lead generation is the process of finding and cultivating potential consumers interested in a specific product or service. We help individuals in search of pest control services find your company when they are searching for pest control options nearby. A lead is someone or an organization that is interested in your products or services. Sales do not occur unless you have a lead wanting what you have to offer. Our agency helps to generate leads specifically for new pest control account sales throughout all four seasons of the year. A conversion occurs when a visitor to your website completes a desired action. This could be filling out a form, joining an email list, or calling your company. These conversions result in getting customers closer to purchasing products and services. .......
Sept 11, 2020
Many companies do not understand what is required to drive leads to act, because there is a high level of skill and effort that most misunderstand. It is important to know what to do once you start receiving fresh leads. We have shared tips on our blog that may help you increase your sales conversion rates.Here are 7 simple tips that will help your business convert leads into sales. Don’t make leads wait: Work around their schedule as much as possible.Offer an incentive: People love a deal or an incentive, and sometimes that is all it takes for them to pull the trigger.Know your competitors: Be familiar with what the other companies are doing and what your clients are seeing from them.Know your products and business: Know the answers to the questions that may be asked so that clients feel confident and comfortable with your services. Ask questions: Asking questions will help you know what your clients are .......
July 23, 2020
Have you ever heard scratching or something moving around in your ceiling? Most people have pests living in their attic and do not even know it. Some of the most common pests that infest people’s attics are mice, rats, bats, squirrels, raccoons, and pigeons. These nuisances can break in through weakened siding, broken screens or loose vent covering. If you’ve experienced this problem in past, it might be time to think about a full attic clean-out and restoration. Cleaning and restoring your attic can help get rid and prevent pests from building nests and moving in. Remove the Waste and Clean Out the Junk. While you can pay an attic restoration company hundreds of dollars to get your attic cleaned and sealed, you can save by taking some measures as the homeowner on your own. Some helpful tools to help clean your attic are a vacuum, and a broom. It's also important to clean out and get rid of any unneeded boxes, waste or belongings....
July 15, 2020
COVID-19 has had a substantial impact worldwide, including within the pest control industry. Many states are reopening in phases, while others have had to shut down more. Curfews have been set, masks are required in certain places, and either quarantine or COVID tests are required for some travel. During these uncertain times, there have been businesses in each state deemed as “essential services”, and in many cases pest control operators fall into this category. As protectors of public health, pest control operators play a critical role in protecting our food supply, grocery stores, homes, health care facilities, businesses, buildings and more......
June 12, 2020
Getting More for Less. Every business wants more; more leads, more content, more followers, more brand awareness, and more sales. Most businesses, however, are not sure the best way to get more, so they end up wasting time and resources with very little results. Often times, the companies that slow down and focus their efforts are the ones who see the best return. How is this possible? How can you do less and get more? The answer is simple - Lead Generation! Why Choose Lead Generation Lead generation is essential to any company, regardless of what you do. In order to make a profit, you have to have sales, and to have sales you have to have”.....
October 12, 2019
Get Shared Within Your Community!
Kids don’t like to share, but adults love it! With the rise of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, your customers will “LIKE” your service and even share their experiences with their friends. Its like showering an entire neighborhood of friends with fliers; only your customers do it for you! What an amazing pest control marketing strategy. You can also encourage your social network to share coupons, promotions and heart-warming experiences. Social media campaign managers create and disseminate unique web content in order to attract attention and encourage other social networks to share it with their online friends. When a piece of content picks up steam and gets shared rapidly through several social networks, this is referred to as “going viral.”.....
October 3, 2019
Pestnet® is an experienced web marketing advisory focused solely on the pest control operator industry. We drive visitor traffic to our pest control clients’ websites –primarily through Google and other online channels– and make sure that the increased traffic converts into new pest control leads and sales.
Our Clients Reach Their Online Goals
Our pest management clients reach their online marketing goals through a process which begins with us listening in order to understand their Internet marketing needs. We then create solutions based on sound proven online marketing strategy. Lastly, Pestnet® executes by implementing an effective and affordable web marketing and pest control lead generation campaign.....
October 1, 2019
SEO for pest control operators is one of the best ways to increase website visitors, leads and sales. How does your company rank on major search engines.....
September 28, 2019
Receive online branding & web marketing resources as well as pest control lead generation tips that you can do on your own.....
September 12, 2019
The level of service quality in the pest control industry varies greatly among PCOs. Consumers know this and that’s why they RELY on online customer reviewsConsumers searching for pest control services base their purchasing decisions on customer reviews they find online. In fact, almost 90% of all consumers research online reviews before deciding which service company to hire. If your goal is to capture every potential pest control lead and sale possible in your market, your'e going to need stellar online reviews. Pestnet® provides solutions for monitoring and polishing up your online reviews. How would you rate your online reputation? Whether good or bad, it is essential to your business that you monitor and build a superb online reputation. Online reputation management has become an esse....
September 1, 2019
Mobile website traffic has hit a tipping point! In the pest control industry, many company websitebsites are receiving more mobile...
August 30, 2019
Pay Per Click (PPC) is an AMAZING way to drive targeted visitors and new potential customers to your website. With Pay Per Click for pest control sales, you pay Google each time a visitor clicks your ad which takes the visitor directly to your website.....
August 21, 2019
Mobile website traffic has hit a tipping point! In the pest control industry, many company websites are receiving more mobile visitors than desktop visitors! Is your company website mobile responsive for viewers using iPhones, Androids, ipads and tablets? Did you know that over 45% of searches for pest control service are carried out on a mobile device? iPhones, ipads, tablets and Android Smartphones are being rapidly adopted in our instant-information society. The primary target market for pest control decision making is a college-educated woman homeowner. Combine this with the knowledge that hiring a pest company is often considered a to-do list chore and voila’; you’ve got yourself a mobile search for pest control service performed “on the run.” That’s why it is so important to have your pest control company’s website mobile responsive. Having a mobile friendly website is also one important facto...
August 18, 2019
We've got a whole lot of experience designing professional websites for pest control operators. In fact, our designs are proven to convert visitors into customers at much higher rates than industry averages. Website Design & Development for the Pest Management Industry.....
August 16, 2019
Due to a fast paced culture and technology that is ever changing, the online strategies that worked years ago may no longer be…
September 7, 2018
Fall is over and many are welcoming the winter. Family time, holidays, hot cocoa, and cozy fires are all something to look forward…...
September 4, 2018
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful summer, but we know many are enjoying the start of school and the return to a normal schedule and routine. While you are finding your new balance, many Fall pests are heading into your homes to avoid the coming cold and find their n...
June 12, 2018
School is out and oh how we love summer! Spring prepared us for the warmer weather and gave us all the itch to…
May 29, 2018
Each season has its own challenges. Most pests like one time of year over another and dealing with each season's critters requires…
May 16, 2018
In the past, we have shared tips with you including the importance of customer service on and off the phone, things you can…
April 20, 2018
Our lead generation campaigns are accompanied with a reporting system that is 100% transparent. We notify you of each call, and send reports…
March 26, 2018
Our team here at Pestnet® specializes in lead generation and web marketing strategies that have been proven to work. We have experience…
February 14, 2018
As a business owner you are always looking for ways to expand your customer base. The objective, of course, is to grow your…
January 30, 2018
Occasionally we are asked what the difference is between advertising and marketing. Sometimes they are thought to be the same thing, but it…
January 6, 2018
Maintaining your online reputation may be more important now than ever before. It is necessary for the success of your business to monitor…
December 17, 2017
Managing Changes With changes in technology and a constant need to keep up with new strategies, it is hard to know what to…
December 2, 2017
The obvious goal and main benefit of Pestnet®’s lead generation service is to provide immediate sales. During the course of our lead generation…
November 17, 2017
There are many things that last 8 seconds. A bull ride at the rodeo, for example, has a timer of 8 seconds. Those…
November 5, 2017
We all love to see how many stars a movie has when it comes out, or the ratings of a restaurant when we…
October 25, 2017
Most people notice the absence of ants, flies and other bugs as the weather gets cooler, but because they are gone doesn’t mean pest…
October 14, 2017
During the winter months pest control service sales are often lower than the rest of the year. Many companies look for opportunities to…
October 6, 2017
Choosing to not market online is like not having peanut butter in your PB&J or having Batman but no Robin. It just doesn’t…
September 24, 2017
There is a secret recipe in the business world for getting people to come to you! It is hard to compete when there…
September 16, 2017
We all know that marketing is tough. You have to do it the right way to reach the right people and say the…
September 7, 2017
After getting leads from our lead generation service comes customer service from your office! In order to deal with this idea that the…
August 28, 2017
Pest Control Lead Generation Lead Generation is the action or process of identifying and cultivating potential customers for a business's products or services.…
August 21, 2017
We recently discussed the indirect benefits of Pestnet®’s lead generation and the benefits of improved call handling. We also discussed how improved call…
August 11, 2017
One of the many extra benefits of our lead generation service is improved call handling and increased conversion rates of leads into sales.…
August 4, 2017
The main benefit of Pestnet®’s pest control sales lead generation service is immediate sales (apologies for stating the obvious). Direct sales from our…
January 7, 2017
We’ve had this question a ton so we thought we’d provide a quick answer! The lead generation team at Pestnet® produces leads exclusively…
December 1, 2016
The old saying is true, "leads don't buy groceries, sales do!" Of course leads are only valuable if they are quality leads and…
November 11, 2016
The phone rings–the caller is frantically describing his/her situation. The homeowner witnessed a mouse running along a baseboard or rat droppings in the…
October 27, 2016
Drumming up potential clients for your business is a challenge every pest control company must face. Fortunately, there are quite a few marketing…
October 10, 2016
Zika Virus Leading to an Increase Demand for Mosquito Control Sales Leads Mosquitoes all over the world are known for the potentially deadly…
October 3, 2016
Pest control companies are always trying to find the best new customer lead sources possible. The best sources are usually accompanied by high…
September 13, 2016
Pest control companies know all too well the demand for commercial pest control leads. Obtaining these leads is generally accomplished through the annual…
May 25, 2015
What is so scary about rodents? There are many reasons to not want rodents in your home but one of the main reasons…
January 8, 2015
Crawl Space Encapsulation Services and Pest Management Go Together! Crawlspaces are dark, dirty and humid places with plenty of wood to eat. This…
September 19, 2014
As part of our new and ongoing monthly Pest Control highlight series, Pestnet® would like to acknowledge Exterminating Unlimited for their exemplary dedication to outstanding…
September 18, 2014
All pest control professionals have encountered bed bug infestations throughout their career. The National Pest Management Association found that 99.6% of pest control…
December 4, 2013
For many pest control operators, pest control service sales are lower in the winter when compared to the hot summer months. Some pest…
November 19, 2013
If you're wondering where companies come up with such great ideas for new and innovative pest control methods, equipment and technology, you should…
November 16, 2013
In many parts of Colorado, land and mountain property owners struggle year in and year out with destructive ground squirrels. Ground squirrels in Colorado…
October 31, 2013
From October 22nd-25th, pest control professionals gathered from around the world to attend the annual PestWorld Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. Every year, thousands…
October 31, 2013
PestNet.com- Once again, PestNet Media was able to attend the annual PestWorld Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. This convention is held every year, hosted…
July 8, 2013
Over the past year we have noticed an increase in website hacks and attacks. What does this mean for you? Without getting too…
May 15, 2013
Perfection K-9 Services has added the newest member to its team of reliable staff. Perfection K-9 has offered bed bug removal in Cincinnati for decades…
January 28, 2013
All these tools I will be talking about are 100% free through Google Webmaster Tools. If you haven’t signed up already for Google…
January 28, 2013
Is your website taking too long to load? We encounter very slow pest control websites due to bad hosting or poor coding. Many…
January 14, 2013
Are Pest Control Companies Likeable on Facebook? In the September/October issue of the Pestworld Magazine, social media marketer John Wayne Zimmerman asks the…
December 26, 2012
How Much is a Pest Control Sales Lead Worth? To find out what a lead is worth, you have to start by establishing…
December 20, 2012
Niche Pest Control Websites: Many Niche Sites vs One Main Website. When do Niche Sites Work? The idea of a niche is a…
December 18, 2012
What PCOs Need to Know about Email Marketing. Email is a sure fire way to keep in contact with current customers and reach…
December 13, 2012
Pest Company Websites Need Fresh Content Fresh Content Creating content on a consistent basis is a great way to get new visitors to…
December 10, 2012
We had a recent customer who purchased some of our insect sticky pads from the store. She had sent a picture back after…
October 26, 2012
Pestnet® at Pestworld This October, the National Pest Management Association hosted their annual Pestworld 2012 convention in Boston. Pestnet® took the opportunity to…
September 24, 2012
Steven R. Covey’s New York Times Best Seller 7 Habits of Highly Effective People warns of the costly threat of allowing urgent…
August 16, 2012
Moles can cause a lot of damage to a yard through their burrowing habits. Knowing how to get rid of moles in your…
August 2, 2012
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July 30, 2012
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July 27, 2012
Bees play an important role in our community and our ecosystem. Here at Pestnet® we love mother nature we also love fresh honey! We are…
July 26, 2012
9 Pest Issues to Look for When Buying a House 1. Termites: What do termites eat? Wood! Termites can cause costly structural damage…
July 12, 2012
Bed Bug Repellent Several home remedies for bed bugs are advertised as bed bug repellents on the internet. These can be as simple…
July 10, 2012
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July 9, 2012
Image Credit Goes to http://cisr.ucr.edu Brown Widows Making a Surge in Southern California The first brown widow in Southern California was reported in 2003.…
July 9, 2012
World’s Tiniest Fly Discovered. Fly Decapitates Ants then Lives in Their Heads. The world’s smallest fly has been discovered in Thailand. It is…
July 9, 2012
Multiple Ant Species Found On Philippine Islands According to Palawan State University ant researcher David General and several of his colleagues, the country…
July 9, 2012
West Nile Virus in California On The Rise. Warmer temperatures, compared to previous years, have increased West Nile Virus activity in California. So…
July 3, 2012
Flying Ants in House Flying ants may be something you expected to see only in conjunction with flying pigs. But, the reality is…
June 11, 2012
Top Ten Most Common Bug Bites Mosquito Bites Mosquito bites are most common around stagnant bodies of water. Female mosquitoes require blood to…
June 5, 2012
Ants In My House I only seem to find ants in my house just as I am about to host guests. Maybe the…
May 31, 2012
Is Bifenthrin Safe? A recent study has sparked debate concerning the safety of Bifenthrin and its use to control ticks and reduce Lyme…
May 29, 2012
Complete control of scorpions in and around a home can be difficult. Scorpions have larger bodies which means they can resist a lethal…
May 15, 2012
This is a loaded question. What is the best pesticide for ants, scorpions, bed bugs; this would be much easier to answer. To…
May 15, 2012
Can a Dermatologist Diagnose Bed Bug Bites? Treating homes for pests is full of unique experiences. With the increase in bed bug infestations,…