I remember watching this vid before I started my job at the Pest company I work for now. I've been there a year this month. It's such a super chill job.
Been a tech for almost 12 years. If you have good management and a competent scheduler it is a great field. Everything in this video I can agree with. I am about to start working on opening my own business as a one-man operation. It's a rewarding career being able to help people get rid of many things that bother or outright scare them.
GOOD LUCK TRYING TO RUN IT HONESTLY & ACTUALLY GET & KEEP CUSTOMERS! PEST CONTROL IS A MAJOR SCAM & DOES NOT AT ALL "CONTROL PESTS"! WE ARE NOT GOD & CANNOT JUST SNAP OUR FINGERS & MAKE PESTS DISSAPEAR! IT IS 100% A TOTAL SCAM FOR GULLIBLE, LAZY PEOPLE THAT LACK THE ABILITY TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES! HOPE YOU ALL CAN LIVE WITH THE GUILT OF SCAMMING PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR MONEY.
That sounds good what company do you work for I went to college for welding and that didn't work out it's a trade that's extremely overrated honestly most trades are they really talk college up in highschool like you make all this money but in reality most trades make an average salary 35k to 50k a year so 18 to 20$ an hour you literally go through two years of college to get out and make what most people who just went out and got a job and some training are making I'm thinking of becoming a pest control technician they seem to make about what I did welding and it just seems like most companies I hear of from people I know that do it like orkin or cooks really enjoy their job and the companies actually treat you like a human being instead of a number I just hope I can keep my Saturdays off
I've been spraying weeds and insect and disease for 10 years, the last 2 years ive been fully on my own was working 3 jobs before than My full time job my weed control pest business and my party rental company, At the end of last year I got my structure license so I can start spraying for pest, I'm excited to start this new journey have been really learning alot and testing different type of chemicals. but all this work and knowledge I have gained over the last few years is really starting to pay off.
I work pest control to everything he’s saying is pretty much true. It’s a super laid back job our company pays 27percent for what we work and goes up from there just make sure you do you’re job and keep your customers happy.
27? I'm looking into getting into pest control (zero experience with it or even sales) and am interviewing with 5 different companies right now. One place was 10 for service and another 10 if you sold that service the same day, and another place was 15/15 but I wouldn't be making anything off reservice or customer no-pays. Is that a part of your 27 you mentioned or am I getting jipped? I have zero experience so I might be getting a lower rate
@@AlexF-eh8yz yes we don’t make anything on reservices but our company doesn’t charge anything for a reservice. And from my understanding the company I work for has one of the highest percentages. 10 and 15 seem a little low tho but that may just be what those company’s pay. We still make our commission if a customer doesn’t pay but after 2 months of no pay from the customer and we go service them for the 3rd month then we don’t get paid.
@@krisshirley7508 Interesting. Thank you for getting back to me. The 10/10 place basically guaranteed that every bit of work I did would get paid to me. The 15/15 place didn't have that guarantee and also expected me to collect on customers that weren't paying (before 90 days). I don't mind sales but I don't want to be door-to-door and I also don't want to pressure people to pay on behalf of a company. What part of the country are you and how long have you been doing it?
@@AlexF-eh8yz I’m in the lower southern states and been doing it for 6 months, we have to collect on our customers if they haven’t paid in 90 days but also the lady’s in the front office are calling them and trying to collect payments. Don’t feel pressured by collecting a payment, just let me know that the bill was behind and you want be able to perform any more services for them until they pay. The whole not getting paid thing if a customer doesn’t pay seems like a bummer because to be honest it seems like that happens a lot most customers wait 2-3 months before they decide to pay anyways. And to be honest 10-15 percent seems a little low compared to the average. Unless there smaller company’s mom and pap style I’d be expecting closer to 18-20 at least unless those are just starting percentages. At our company everyone starts at 27 and gets like half a percent a year raise and after 5 years it stops at 30.
@@krisshirley7508 What are the rates for services for you guys? The 10% place charged $110 for the most basic quarterly, I think the 15% place was a little cheaper and did free inspections. Thanks again. I am talking to quite a few companies right now so all the info is very helpful.
Helpful video, thanks. I'm turning 40 in a week, been doing brain-draining office work for 20 years, need a change. Where I am in Albuquerque NM there are many pest technician openings. I'm in great physical shape, love moving around, and I simply need to learn something new and not stare at screens all day. Your description of a typical day on the job sounds intriguing. I think I'm going to apply.
Crazy how different companies work differently lol we work 8-5 and I hit probably around 10-12 paid stops a day with maybe 1k sale a week. Pest control is definitely a good option for people that are willing to push and make money meanwhile helping the customers
Thanks for the vid! My husband just started as pest control tech and so far he loves it. We're currently studying for the exams. Any tips you remember about the tests?
Good video I would say though the workload is very different from urban and rural areas, I worked for Orkin and sometimes it sucks working in the city especially for mice people’s homes don’t be clean it’s unsanitary I just don’t even stress to much I just put traps down and tell them i can’t do anything about helping finding the situation if your home isn’t up to par🤷🏽♂️
Great insight. I'm over in the UK and currently applying to change my career to a Pest Control Technician and will hopefully get my first interview screening call next week. Thank you so much for highlighting seasons of different pest control. I hadn't thought of that and will make a great question 😊
Hi Chris, I really appreciate that you are having an honest and true dialogue about the technician job and revenues, I never thought some could make that kind of salary. The great majority of companies are spraying chemical and having some poison, I would have some questions; I do not climb in ladders or crawl under the houses, I have been doing trapping and catching rats, mice and squirrel on a small scale and would like to expand my territory, and possibility of increasing my income. I have been making my own traps and work fairly good, do you see any possibilities to greatly increase my revenues? Do you think I still need to go throw all the licenses and permits. Thanks for your help, Phil.
You should definitely get a license. It sounds like chris has a structural license. There are a few different ones you can get. I recommend getting all if you can. That way you can be a one stop shop for your clients.
Concern 1. Have you ever been in shady situation where you go into a House and there is shady people and they offer you stuff or etc.. how do you go about dealing with these types of situations?
Usually shady places love the pest control guy because they all have roaches. Been doing it over 13 years and only had 1 incident. 99.9% you do the job and leave.
Almost everyone is either very excited you’re there because they need help or they’re just nice and are having you come because someone saw a bug or mouse.
Hi thanks for taking the time in posting your video. I own a pest control company as well and was hoping I can get some feedback. For residential clients, how do you go about scheduling them and trying to keep them scheduled within same day for the same area they are located in. I’m finding myself having a challenge contacting clients one by one and once they confirm I start scheduling them in. The problem is, sometimes a client that’s in the same area as the others that confirmed, wants service for another day when I’m really not by their area. Just wanted to pick your brain and see how you go about with scheduling your residential clients. I normally treat both exterior and interior for my clients. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again
I would not recommend Florida pest control they are going under a business transition and they use a tough outdated system. Other companies seem to be doing better but it’s not a bad job.
@@review4495 What is the minimum wage in your city? How much do they start off? San Diego is $14 an hour minimum wage, so what would be a fair pay rate? I'm assuming you work for dewey pest control.
Owner operator here. Start your own business fellas. Its the only way to go. Your first few years will be slow, but will soon be busy after a few years. The business side isnt that difficult, couple of business and law hoops you have to jump through but whatever. Your truck is your office. Margins can be 60% to 70%. Overhead is low. Truck, cell phone, sprayer and some equipment and your good to go. Recession? covid? It wont affect you. Winters are slow, but spring, summer and fall you will be slammed. If you do summer camping or summer vacations forget about it. Your vacations will be in the winter. Have some integrity, patience and just dont be an idiot and you should be ok. Go for it guys
How do I get to be an owner operator sir? I have my Pesticide and Applicator license and also My Commercial applicator license. How Do I go about doing it sir? I'm in Georgia... Thank you..
@@andrewpulido94 It’s typically a percentage of the total revenue the house generates. That however varies from company to company. I’ve seen between 13 and 20%
Worked Terminix for 24 years. 60+ hours a week. Good benefits. Typical day 12 hours, plus 4 -5 hours on Saturdays. Definitely not an 8-5 job. If you are honest and a hard work, you will have long career. always always
8:54 you are very patient sitting out for 45min. i normally leave after 20 and close off the stop. i had one client who have been ghosting me for a year only for them to make me come back the next day and do the interior service. after that, i just close off the stop without doing anything and do the service when he called to complain
Just got hire for this job. Luckily I saw your videos before the interview. Went through a screen process, two interviews. Now they want me study, take California test and then I'm good to go. I'm very excited and nervous too. Is the exam difficult? They told me that most people fail the first time, but have to wait a month after to retake. Any advice? Please and thank you.
By the way I'm turning 43 this year. Finally getting away from restaurant industry. Working late nights, weekends and holidays, and no benefits, no health insurance. Being doing for 22 years. Once I pass my exam, I think this is retirement job for me.
whats the hardest part of this job? can you financially provide for family ? and still be in families lives or do you work so much you dont see family ?
I’ve been thinking about applying for around my area to be a technician I’m very interested. Be cool if I could reach out to you and talk more about the job you seem very smart in it!
Sounds like a super easy day, I’ve been blessed to work for one of the “big” companies that has the customer expecting more, and getting it 😉 the demand of work is insane… I’m averaging 15-20 stops a day, apartments take about 4 hours to complete… I work anywhere from 55-65 hours a week… and no matter what, ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!! Lol maybe I should switch to a mom n pop pest company lol
Yeah it's tough to get into just the right company. too big and they're trying to squeeze you for everything you're worth. Too small and you're not paid what you're worth.
I’m thinking about applying for a position at a local pest control company. I’m marrying my fiancé in October and trying to find a good job that could lead to a good career. Do you think in the long run there is good growth opportunities? Also, do you work in tight spaces a lot or high up places? I’m afraid of both lol.
Hey man I'm enjoying your videos. It seems like this is a pretty cool job. I have an interview tomorrow with terminix for a termite tech spot. Just curious, do you make a base pay on top of the jobs or just 20% on each job?
@@User_92020 that’s horrible man. I live in southwest Louisiana, I do a commercial route. I’m making the equivalent to about $30 an hour 40 hours a week. Not trying to flex at all. So about $2000 every two weeks after taxes. $14 is absolutely horrible. You should be getting 20% minimum on each stop.
Hey Chris, stumbled across your video. I have a interview tomorrow with aptive, any questions I should ask to get their attention or to increase the chances of me getting the role as a tech? Also of you finish early can you pick up other routes or do you get paid for the whole scheduled ours?
Im 18, a senior in highschool, got an interview at mosquito joe as a part time technician. im a little nervous what should i expect my first day? or what is training like?
It’s possible. But the key is to wash your work clothes at the end of every day, separately from all other laundry (ie, don’t wash the work clothes with the normal clothes) and if it’s a disposable PPE, you’re likely to incinerate that 😅
I am currently working as PCT here in saudi arabia im planning to transfer in the US or CANADA or Australia.what should the things i need to reconsider.?
Same here, we do it all through our phones, it just sucks when you have a stop In a data dead zone but other than that it's easy and I enjoy my job, been going 2 months now.
@@everybodyclapyourhands4742 of course lol. It’s certainly not an everyday or every stop kind of thing but you will get plenty of experience dealing with cockroaches.
I'll be going through the process to be a pest control tech tomorrow so I'll give them my D.l from there the livescan and I wanna know what do they look for in the livescan to possibly disqualify you? How is the state test?
Are commissions better than bonuses? I talked to a guy where they pay them by commission. The more units they make the more money. This is california by the way.
Hey Brother good video I have training at a company tomorrow well it's an interview it's not training I'm sorry I want to know about the training process and also they said after training I'll be provided with a vehicle in a gas card I just want more information on that if possible
Do you only get paid the 20% off of each job or do you have an hourly wage too? Also the truck do you get from the company and do you take it home with you so you can start your day right from home?
Typically you make between 10-20% commission, you are provided a company vehicle (some companies let you take it home), and gas and maintenance is paid for by the company. Hourly wages are usually just for special jobs or if you’re doing training/helping another employee on a job.
@Stefan I’m about to have my interview tmr and I’m just worried that the pay might not be good. I wanna see if I can make a career out of this. What do you think ?
@Stefan appreciate you for all the kind words and the motivation! Do you think there’d be a difference or any difficult as a women entering/training for a PC tech? The company I applied to is Orkin and they’re offering full training for the job. So I’m kinda excited
The driving at work isn’t like driving in your free time. You’ll be thinking of everything you need to do at your next stop and of your route. It’s not like driving and just looking out the window
Can we start sharing Metrics in % not $ to make others more comfortable? I have 40 years working with PMPs as they're mfg rep & distributor rep as well. I have a lot of data points that I'd like to bounce off PMP community to see if legit. Like your method of REDACTION on paperwork! Who could we collaborate with to get most imput from new PMP community? Pest Pose guys? Franklin? How does financials differ from West/Midwest/SE/NE in Pest Control? Any suggestions are appreciated. My mission is to take my Rolodex & personal knowledge to help the new & younger PMP! Hamp
Technician test is easy if you read the handbook,operators test not really hard if you know what to study and you read the questions very well because they will throw you some curve balls in the way the questions are worded
I remember watching this vid before I started my job at the Pest company I work for now. I've been there a year this month. It's such a super chill job.
You went in with zero experience?
@@lda1472 I did. I trained for about a month, then was released on my own on my route after I got the basics.
@@Jhan1996what company you work for
@@Jimmy_Mook I work for a family owned company in Alabama. It’s been around for about 15-20 years.
How are you doing by now?
30 year technician I love how I perform my service and how much my customer's appreciate my services protecting their investments !!!
Been a tech for almost 12 years. If you have good management and a competent scheduler it is a great field. Everything in this video I can agree with. I am about to start working on opening my own business as a one-man operation. It's a rewarding career being able to help people get rid of many things that bother or outright scare them.
I’m working towards the same goal. Maybe you and I can do business together.
Exactly having a router that doesn’t even live in your area is a complete disaster they make the job suck
Just sayin…. I’m working towards that same goal and I third all this 👀
It’s one of the most profitable business you can start recurring rev
GOOD LUCK TRYING TO RUN IT HONESTLY & ACTUALLY GET & KEEP CUSTOMERS!
PEST CONTROL IS A MAJOR SCAM & DOES NOT AT ALL "CONTROL PESTS"! WE ARE NOT GOD & CANNOT JUST SNAP OUR FINGERS & MAKE PESTS DISSAPEAR!
IT IS 100% A TOTAL SCAM FOR GULLIBLE, LAZY PEOPLE THAT LACK THE ABILITY TO THINK FOR THEMSELVES!
HOPE YOU ALL CAN LIVE WITH THE GUILT OF SCAMMING PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR MONEY.
I had 17 stops today. Day began at 8am. Finished my last stop at 743pm. Yes we get lots of breaks. I made 7grand last month working all this OT.
That sounds good what company do you work for I went to college for welding and that didn't work out it's a trade that's extremely overrated honestly most trades are they really talk college up in highschool like you make all this money but in reality most trades make an average salary 35k to 50k a year so 18 to 20$ an hour you literally go through two years of college to get out and make what most people who just went out and got a job and some training are making I'm thinking of becoming a pest control technician they seem to make about what I did welding and it just seems like most companies I hear of from people I know that do it like orkin or cooks really enjoy their job and the companies actually treat you like a human being instead of a number I just hope I can keep my Saturdays off
Get your money, man!
Nice, I made about double that last year.
7 grand holy shit
Start your own business bro my dads mate who does pest control just on his own makes 300k
Thank u for your insight. Went for a interview for a Pest Control Technician and got the job, thank u again.
How you liking it so far?
Great information. Thank you. I'm interviewing for route technician tomorrow and wasn't sure what to expect? You were very helpful and informative.
How is it now?
I been at it for almost 3 years.
I love it.
Can u help mev
Me too
Can you help me
I've been spraying weeds and insect and disease for 10 years, the last 2 years ive been fully on my own was working 3 jobs before than My full time job my weed control pest business and my party rental company, At the end of last year I got my structure license so I can start spraying for pest, I'm excited to start this new journey have been really learning alot and testing different type of chemicals. but all this work and knowledge I have gained over the last few years is really starting to pay off.
Keep in mind, he makes it sound like he’s speaking of the entire industry but he is speaking of one specific companie’s operations.
Cough cough Orkin cough cough
I work pest control to everything he’s saying is pretty much true. It’s a super laid back job our company pays 27percent for what we work and goes up from there just make sure you do you’re job and keep your customers happy.
27? I'm looking into getting into pest control (zero experience with it or even sales) and am interviewing with 5 different companies right now. One place was 10 for service and another 10 if you sold that service the same day, and another place was 15/15 but I wouldn't be making anything off reservice or customer no-pays. Is that a part of your 27 you mentioned or am I getting jipped? I have zero experience so I might be getting a lower rate
@@AlexF-eh8yz yes we don’t make anything on reservices but our company doesn’t charge anything for a reservice. And from my understanding the company I work for has one of the highest percentages. 10 and 15 seem a little low tho but that may just be what those company’s pay. We still make our commission if a customer doesn’t pay but after 2 months of no pay from the customer and we go service them for the 3rd month then we don’t get paid.
@@krisshirley7508 Interesting. Thank you for getting back to me. The 10/10 place basically guaranteed that every bit of work I did would get paid to me. The 15/15 place didn't have that guarantee and also expected me to collect on customers that weren't paying (before 90 days). I don't mind sales but I don't want to be door-to-door and I also don't want to pressure people to pay on behalf of a company. What part of the country are you and how long have you been doing it?
@@AlexF-eh8yz I’m in the lower southern states and been doing it for 6 months, we have to collect on our customers if they haven’t paid in 90 days but also the lady’s in the front office are calling them and trying to collect payments. Don’t feel pressured by collecting a payment, just let me know that the bill was behind and you want be able to perform any more services for them until they pay. The whole not getting paid thing if a customer doesn’t pay seems like a bummer because to be honest it seems like that happens a lot most customers wait 2-3 months before they decide to pay anyways. And to be honest 10-15 percent seems a little low compared to the average. Unless there smaller company’s mom and pap style I’d be expecting closer to 18-20 at least unless those are just starting percentages. At our company everyone starts at 27 and gets like half a percent a year raise and after 5 years it stops at 30.
@@krisshirley7508 What are the rates for services for you guys? The 10% place charged $110 for the most basic quarterly, I think the 15% place was a little cheaper and did free inspections. Thanks again. I am talking to quite a few companies right now so all the info is very helpful.
I have a phone interview today so I wanted to know what I was getting into and this vid had helped me not be nervous thanks for this 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
How’d it go?
Did you quit ? lol
@@toshibe2805he probably quit
@@jaystechroom maybe he got the job and the mice have taken him prisoner, we've gotta save him dude.
@@toshibe2805😂😂
Been in the business since 2010 and didn’t think I’d be doing it this long. Working for a company in Cary NC
Helpful video, thanks. I'm turning 40 in a week, been doing brain-draining office work for 20 years, need a change. Where I am in Albuquerque NM there are many pest technician openings. I'm in great physical shape, love moving around, and I simply need to learn something new and not stare at screens all day. Your description of a typical day on the job sounds intriguing. I think I'm going to apply.
I’m 43 and just made the switch over a couple months ago from retail management. Haven’t regretted it a bit.
It’s an amazing job and the pay is hard to beat considering most places require zero experience or degree of any type.
Best of luck!
Wow love all of this my first day is tomorrow !! Wooahoah
@@djtanikgotbeatz good luck!
I'm applying for pest control as well and I'm a little hesitant I'm looking up some videos just to see what I'm expecting if I do accept the offer 👍🏾
Thank you very much for your contribution, you have taken an enormous stress off my shoulders.
Been in this business for 5 years and I love it
Can u help me?
@@malachibrown3270 with what
@@brezzyg3258 what has been the worst case experience you had in the field? (If you had any and don’t mind sharing)
@@Oath_- finding a dead body in a really bad infestated home
@@brezzyg3258 oh ya
Crazy how different companies work differently lol we work 8-5 and I hit probably around 10-12 paid stops a day with maybe 1k sale a week. Pest control is definitely a good option for people that are willing to push and make money meanwhile helping the customers
I'm wearing the same shirt. I trust this guy.
I’m ten years in bro make more vids it’s refreshing
Thank u I got a interview tomorrow. I hope it's payed back I can't handle no more bs thank you brother
Thanks for the vid! My husband just started as pest control tech and so far he loves it. We're currently studying for the exams. Any tips you remember about the tests?
The test are pretty easy
Did he pass? How’s he liking it?
@@Kindkaly23 he did! He likes the job really well, the tests weren't too bad when all was done
Read the entire test before answering .many answers are found in the test itself
Good video I would say though the workload is very different from urban and rural areas, I worked for Orkin and sometimes it sucks working in the city especially for mice people’s homes don’t be clean it’s unsanitary I just don’t even stress to much I just put traps down and tell them i can’t do anything about helping finding the situation if your home isn’t up to par🤷🏽♂️
I only like commission if the jobs are commercial. I get $16 an hour from 8-5. I like getting paid to drive.
Great insight. I'm over in the UK and currently applying to change my career to a Pest Control Technician and will hopefully get my first interview screening call next week.
Thank you so much for highlighting seasons of different pest control. I hadn't thought of that and will make a great question 😊
how much do they pay techs out there bro? i might consider leaving the states for the UK soon
@@artrea849 Rentokil Initial were offering just over £28800 a year for a Trainee position based on 40 hours a week I think was advertised.
Hi Chris, I really appreciate that you are having an honest and true dialogue about the technician job and revenues, I never thought some could make that kind of salary. The great majority of companies are spraying chemical and having some poison, I would have some questions; I do not climb in ladders or crawl under the houses, I have been doing trapping and catching rats, mice and squirrel on a small scale and would like to expand my territory, and possibility of increasing my income. I have been making my own traps and work fairly good, do you see any possibilities to greatly increase my revenues? Do you think I still need to go throw all the licenses and permits. Thanks for your help, Phil.
You should definitely get a license. It sounds like chris has a structural license. There are a few different ones you can get. I recommend getting all if you can. That way you can be a one stop shop for your clients.
Concern 1. Have you ever been in shady situation where you go into a
House and there is shady people and they offer you stuff or etc.. how do you go about dealing with these types of situations?
Either kindly tell them no thanks or worst case scenario gtfo and let your boss know right away
Usually shady places love the pest control guy because they all have roaches. Been doing it over 13 years and only had 1 incident. 99.9% you do the job and leave.
Almost everyone is either very excited you’re there because they need help or they’re just nice and are having you come because someone saw a bug or mouse.
Very informative interview
Thinking of entering the business
Appreciate it
Thanks for the video I start my very first pest control job tomorrow. 👍
Hows it going so far?
You still doing it? If so, how are you liking it? Start mine in two weeks
The amount of ums and uhs you used made me a lot more confident in my customer service part of the job
Hi thanks for taking the time in posting your video. I own a pest control company as well and was hoping I can get some feedback. For residential clients, how do you go about scheduling them and trying to keep them scheduled within same day for the same area they are located in. I’m finding myself having a challenge contacting clients one by one and once they confirm I start scheduling them in. The problem is, sometimes a client that’s in the same area as the others that confirmed, wants service for another day when I’m really not by their area. Just wanted to pick your brain and see how you go about with scheduling your residential clients. I normally treat both exterior and interior for my clients. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again
Boy oh boy I recognize that truck and those invoices anywhere. Miss working for that company everyday
I’ve been pest controlling down here in Florida and yeah it seems you got on with a good company.
ive got an interview tmr, wondering what pay is like. im hearingh people have a base pay plus a commission.
U like it? Im also in fl and thinking about this
I would not recommend Florida pest control they are going under a business transition and they use a tough outdated system. Other companies seem to be doing better but it’s not a bad job.
I do pest control and I feel like I never have a break for doing 12 hour days every day 6 days a week lol
Hahha same here
But how’s the pay gentlemen?
@@sargentshredder6227 it’s great
@@review4495
What is the minimum wage in your city?
How much do they start off?
San Diego is $14 an hour minimum wage, so what would be a fair pay rate?
I'm assuming you work for dewey pest control.
That's how I got my start. but after a year I applied for a different company that paid a lot more for a lot less work hours.
Owner operator here. Start your own business fellas. Its the only way to go. Your first few years will be slow, but will soon be busy after a few years. The business side isnt that difficult, couple of business and law hoops you have to jump through but whatever. Your truck is your office. Margins can be 60% to 70%. Overhead is low. Truck, cell phone, sprayer and some equipment and your good to go. Recession? covid? It wont affect you. Winters are slow, but spring, summer and fall you will be slammed. If you do summer camping or summer vacations forget about it. Your vacations will be in the winter. Have some integrity, patience and just dont be an idiot and you should be ok. Go for it guys
How do I get to be an owner operator sir?
I have my Pesticide and Applicator license and also My Commercial applicator license.
How Do I go about doing it sir?
I'm in Georgia...
Thank you..
@@travisess5792 talk to a lawyer to set up your business. Then accountant. Then market yourself. Badda bing badda boom
15-20 min breaks in between stops?? I wish. My route is so tight I usually can walk to the next house and start.
😂
Do U get paid per house or hourly?
@@andrewpulido94 per house
@@raymondflores1375 how much per house
@@andrewpulido94 It’s typically a percentage of the total revenue the house generates. That however varies from company to company. I’ve seen between 13 and 20%
Everything I wanted to hear. Thanx , bro.
Appreciate this got a interview 2day thanks boss Godbless
Did you get the job?
@Nataly R I don't think so boss. Godbless
Thanks just getting into the work and appreciate the heads up
Worked Terminix for 24 years. 60+ hours a week. Good benefits. Typical day 12 hours, plus 4 -5 hours on Saturdays. Definitely not an 8-5 job. If you are honest and a hard work, you will have long career. always always
what does the honesty have to do with this field?
Pretty close to residential route running. Commercial is way more in depth. AIB and ISO certs needed these days. But residential is a cake walk
Hey I know this is weird but I have an interview Friday. Can you explain the difference to me my ig is ( HIM.SELFIE )
Nice I wanna apply for sure after seeing this video sounds fun and not to bad actrully
8:54 you are very patient sitting out for 45min. i normally leave after 20 and close off the stop. i had one client who have been ghosting me for a year only for them to make me come back the next day and do the interior service. after that, i just close off the stop without doing anything and do the service when he called to complain
Does this job ever get complex or is it laid back mostly ? Also how was the training like ?
Just got hire for this job. Luckily I saw your videos before the interview. Went through a screen process, two interviews. Now they want me study, take California test and then I'm good to go. I'm very excited and nervous too. Is the exam difficult? They told me that most people fail the first time, but have to wait a month after to retake. Any advice? Please and thank you.
By the way I'm turning 43 this year. Finally getting away from restaurant industry. Working late nights, weekends and holidays, and no benefits, no health insurance. Being doing for 22 years. Once I pass my exam, I think this is retirement job for me.
@@byroncastillo1107 have you taken the test ???
@@salt9142 yes I passed. But I hate it!
@@byroncastillo1107 why do you hate it ?
Why do you hate the job?
You're gonna retire there
whats the hardest part of this job? can you financially provide for family ? and still be in families lives or do you work so much you dont see family ?
I’ve been thinking about applying for around my area to be a technician I’m very interested. Be cool if I could reach out to you and talk more about the job you seem very smart in it!
what area are you in? im getting 20/hr
@@teahaul7897 New England, have my interview soon 26$ an hr
@@AzzyGG You had your interview yet? if so, how was it?
I just got hired on wit Orkin and I legit can’t wait to start Thursday
Bro how is it? I start working for orkin next Tuesday and I’m excited
Sounds like a super easy day, I’ve been blessed to work for one of the “big” companies that has the customer expecting more, and getting it 😉 the demand of work is insane… I’m averaging 15-20 stops a day, apartments take about 4 hours to complete… I work anywhere from 55-65 hours a week… and no matter what, ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH!! Lol maybe I should switch to a mom n pop pest company lol
Btw, when I say blessed I’m totally being sarcastic lol 😂
Working that many hours and it’s still not enough is extremely unnecessary.
4 hours at an apartment? What are you doing that takes that long?
Yeah it's tough to get into just the right company. too big and they're trying to squeeze you for everything you're worth. Too small and you're not paid what you're worth.
Im sure he means arriving at an apartment complex and treating many different apartments for various issues.
I’m thinking about applying for a position at a local pest control company. I’m marrying my fiancé in October and trying to find a good job that could lead to a good career. Do you think in the long run there is good growth opportunities? Also, do you work in tight spaces a lot or high up places? I’m afraid of both lol.
I need to know as well please
Mostly tight spaces in crawl spaces and attics
I thought about taking some classes and getting a license and starting my own business.
"Would anyone mind if I just teared down these walls" "Never mind false alarm"..... John Goodman. lol
Hey man I'm enjoying your videos. It seems like this is a pretty cool job. I have an interview tomorrow with terminix for a termite tech spot. Just curious, do you make a base pay on top of the jobs or just 20% on each job?
Base pay as well
Hey I work for terminix, are you based in Texas?
@@Michael_cgx
My city minimum wage is $14 an hour, what is a fair pay rate for this type of job?
@@User_92020 that’s horrible man. I live in southwest Louisiana, I do a commercial route. I’m making the equivalent to about $30 an hour 40 hours a week. Not trying to flex at all. So about $2000 every two weeks after taxes. $14 is absolutely horrible. You should be getting 20% minimum on each stop.
@@User_92020 ok just re read your comment. 20% commission on each stop is fair. Some pay 25%.
Hi Chris what note will you leave at the service address? I"m studying for applicator test. I appreciated if you can help please.
I just passed my California applicators exam.
Hey man is there any risk being around the chemicals long term
Your username is ‘smoked out 420’, and you’re worried about ‘long term chemical exposure’?
The irony.
@@NightOfTheLiving8bit 🤣🤣🤣
@@NightOfTheLiving8bit you sound broke and mad
Hey Chris, stumbled across your video. I have a interview tomorrow with aptive, any questions I should ask to get their attention or to increase the chances of me getting the role as a tech? Also of you finish early can you pick up other routes or do you get paid for the whole scheduled ours?
Lol they will hire you fresh out of jail pest control is a field where they will take anyone because it’s such high demand
Definitely avoid aptive hawks and orkin those companies are dieing rn
@gamechanger8398 I have an interview with Orkin. Can you tell me why not to take it ?
Im 18, a senior in highschool, got an interview at mosquito joe as a part time technician. im a little nervous what should i expect my first day? or what is training like?
how is it
My concern/fear is if you ever leave with pests on you or your belongings after finishing a job?
It’s possible. But the key is to wash your work clothes at the end of every day, separately from all other laundry (ie, don’t wash the work clothes with the normal clothes) and if it’s a disposable PPE, you’re likely to incinerate that 😅
Very informative video. Thanks a lot
I am currently working as PCT here in saudi arabia im planning to transfer in the US or CANADA or Australia.what should the things i need to reconsider.?
Thanks for all u do
This is really good stuff. I hope you consider resuming your posts.
paperwork? havnt had to touch pens or paper in ages at the pest control place i work.
Same here, we do it all through our phones, it just sucks when you have a stop In a data dead zone but other than that it's easy and I enjoy my job, been going 2 months now.
@@isaheatodd1960 do you have to deal with cockroaches?
@@everybodyclapyourhands4742 of course lol. It’s certainly not an everyday or every stop kind of thing but you will get plenty of experience dealing with cockroaches.
When you guys spray for fleas how long do you require the house to be empty for?
I really appreciate this. I'm considering moving from an office job to doing this. Im in nyc, where are you?
sorry if I ask this but how much do they make a month? approximately
Do I need a truck for this job? I’ve got an interview for this job on Monday!
I'll be going through the process to be a pest control tech tomorrow so I'll give them my D.l from there the livescan and I wanna know what do they look for in the livescan to possibly disqualify you? How is the state test?
Do you still work there? I am in the hiring process right now and need advice. Also is it hourly ?
What the schedule like do you do weekends make it yourself?
I have an I hervida this Monday do we get training? And do we have to give cash back? If they don’t got the right amount?
How many people usually give you a tip.. rough estimate?
I'm thinking of doing this. Do you use your vehicle with these companies or does the company provide a vehicle to drive around?
At least in my area, all of the companies provide a vehicle and equipment
If youre still there i have an interview Monday for holly springs
Lmao imagine if you were a start tech. Its like 5x harder than being a normal route tech.
what chemicals do you use?
Do you have to carry a backpack or other equipment?
Are commissions better than bonuses? I talked to a guy where they pay them by commission. The more units they make the more money. This is california by the way.
Hey Brother good video I have training at a company tomorrow well it's an interview it's not training I'm sorry I want to know about the training process and also they said after training I'll be provided with a vehicle in a gas card I just want more information on that if possible
Hey I believe we live in the same area, I’ve been contacted by several companies to hired, may I ask what company you work with?
So what happens in the winter? Do you still work or does it slow down and you need to get a second job?
you keep working. It really sucks
Do you only get paid the 20% off of each job or do you have an hourly wage too? Also the truck do you get from the company and do you take it home with you so you can start your day right from home?
Depends on the company, but I think most companies just pay an hourly wage and most companies allow you to take truck home
Typically you make between 10-20% commission, you are provided a company vehicle (some companies let you take it home), and gas and maintenance is paid for by the company. Hourly wages are usually just for special jobs or if you’re doing training/helping another employee on a job.
Mine was percentage of the monthly account totals averaging 12 to 15 thousand dollars worth of accounts
They just offered me 16 an hour at dewey plus commisions....is ur total paychek any good??
Do you need to drive a truck for this work ?
Is the vehicle yours or owned by the company?
I really like to drive and explore so I'm thinking of doing this after high school. Do you have any tips or suggestions?
@Stefan I’m about to have my interview tmr and I’m just worried that the pay might not be good. I wanna see if I can make a career out of this. What do you think ?
@Stefan appreciate you for all the kind words and the motivation! Do you think there’d be a difference or any difficult as a women entering/training for a PC tech? The company I applied to is Orkin and they’re offering full training for the job. So I’m kinda excited
@Stefan you’re a legend! I will definitely keep all this in mind. I’m a bit afraid of bugs but hoped that’ll go away once I start! :)
The driving at work isn’t like driving in your free time. You’ll be thinking of everything you need to do at your next stop and of your route. It’s not like driving and just looking out the window
I’m 20 years old and I have a interview today and had no experience. Any tips for ur boy
How did it go?😭
So do you get paid hourly as well ?
So you get paid by each appointment? Or hourly regular pay?
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Have a job interview tomorrow, really interested!
I've an interview next week for a trainee pest control technician. im looking forward to making some real dough and not busy my arse.😅
Can we start sharing Metrics in % not $ to make others more comfortable? I have 40 years working with PMPs as they're mfg rep & distributor rep as well. I have a lot of data points that I'd like to bounce off PMP community to see if legit. Like your method of REDACTION on paperwork! Who could we collaborate with to get most imput from new PMP community? Pest Pose guys? Franklin? How does financials differ from West/Midwest/SE/NE in Pest Control? Any suggestions are appreciated. My mission is to take my Rolodex & personal knowledge to help the new & younger PMP! Hamp
What city you from and how much an hour is a good pay rate?
Are the chemicals that are used dangerous for health?
Some can be
Thank you for the information! :)
Love your content. Do you do consultations?
The starting pay around me for pest control is 50-60k a year and that’s starting salary. Is it a good career ?
Yea. Not bad at all
Thx great video
How much do you make in a year doing this
Sounds awesome!!!!!
Is the test hard and do you get to take the work truck home ?
Technician test is easy if you read the handbook,operators test not really hard if you know what to study and you read the questions very well because they will throw you some curve balls in the way the questions are worded
What were the qualifications you needed to become a Pest Control Technician? And how did you get them?
Most companies train you and will pay for you to get your licenses after you’re already hired. I just got hired as a tech with zero experience
How are you doing by now!?
@@Ahmedpuno first day is next week
@@Jameshunts thanks. Same. Will start by next week. Best of luck mate!
@@Jameshuntshow’s it going so far bro?