Equipment You Should Own in a Pest Control Business

Starting a new business is all fine, but losing gigs or opportunities due to a lack of necessary equipment sucks big time. You will not only be losing out on some cash but also on your business’ reputation.

How would you feel going to a restaurant and finding whatever you wanted to be unavailable? This is exactly how your customer would feel if you turned down their gig saying that you aren’t equipped for it.

Here is some must-have equipment for those in the Pest control industry-

Pesticides and Chemicals

A Pest control company without pesticides is like chicken curry without chicken. Pesticides and a host of other relevant chemicals are crucial to run a pest control business. Your business has to be equipped with chemicals to deal with various kinds of pests since no single chemical works for everything.

Sprayers

The iconic pest control equipment. Have you ever seen a picture of a pest control expert without them being accompanied by their faithful sprayer? Probably not, that’s how important they are. We can go as far as to say that the sprayers define the pest control experts’ identity.

Sprayers come in various shapes and sizes, each specialized for a particular task. So keep in mind to add variety to your arsenal of sprayers if you want your business to be able to tackle every job that comes its way.

Traps and Bait Stations

Contain, Control, or Exterminate, this is the pest controller’s mantra. But his mantra only works when there’s a suitable trap or bait station. Traps are designed to capture or kill a pest, while bait stations have toxic bait inside to lure and kill pests.

Both of them come in various types, and your choice of exterminating them or getting rid of them without harming them will decide the type of traps you can use.

Protective Equipment

It is very essential to have pest controllers use PPEs or Personal Protective Equipment no matter how experienced they are. It includes gloves, masks, safety goggles, respirators, and such. If you try to save a few dimes by not using these, you will end up having to spend more and face other repercussions. So, be wise, stock up on safety gear, and keep yourself and your team safe.

Lights

Lights here mean flashlights, headlamps, and UV lights. You will not be exploring dark caverns or crime scenes, but you will need these for attics and other crevices in homes. UV lights can help you catch pests running around smeared with invisible ink, but they might not be effective against those using invisible cloaks. Jokes apart, UV light can help you track down pests easily.

Ladders and Scaffolding

You will need ladders or scaffolding material to get to those high-to-reach places. Adjustable ladders will be a great help to you, and remember to take safety precautions before climbing on a ladder.

Vehicle

If you want to carry all of the above to the gig location you better have a vehicle at hand. It will help you expand your business while also transporting your pest control essentials.

Software

A must-have these days. A CRM or Client Relationship Management software can help you with the way you conduct your business by adding useful functionality and increasing efficiency. Good software should allow you to track payments, send invoices and do much more.

These are some essential equipment for a pest control business. Planning out your business is crucial, don’t blindly jump on the bandwagon. Take time to analyze the market, scout your opponents, and make the most out of your resources.