Here is the audio version of the first ever Zoom Arthropodcast Show.  Bryan and Scott honor Jerry Schappert and Pest Cemetery as they cross over the 10,000 member mark.  Jerry is a favorite of the Arthropodcast Show and we think Bryan might have a crush on him.  Enjoy and tell Jerry he is awesome!

Scott was solo this time and interviewed Dr. John Paige  PhD from Bayer. He has been with Bayer for 22 years. MS Dr. John Paige gives Scott some incite on Mosquito control with Suspend Polyzone.   Dr. Paige talks what Bayer is doing to help with COVID-19. Dr. Paige and Scott talk about some things that PMP’s are doing to help customers during this time of uncertainty. 

Bryan and Scott are back to talk about Covid-19 and how it’s continually impacting the pest industry. Bryan and Scott discuss what is going to be the new normal once the States open back up. Scott asked Bryan a question about  being late to appointments and not calling. The guys talk about what’s coming up in the next few shows. 

Bryan and Scott check in on each other during COVID-19. The guys discuss the shutting down of States and what that means for the Pest Industry.   Bryan brings up who is responsible for making sure the techs keep clean and professional trucks.  After the guys discuss Scott admits he could do better. 

Bryan and Scott discuss the Coronavirus and the impact it has had on the Pest Control Industry.  

Bryan and Scott interview The Great Daniel Dye. After Scott was revived they talked about what Daniel has been up to after retiring. Daniel has been helping with continuing education for surrounding states. Bryan ask Daniel about a bed bug question about recliner chairs. Daniel talks about the video he did on his Facebook page about the do’s and don’t’s on Pest Cemetery. Daniel Dye announces he is doing the stinging insect section of the Malice Pest Manual 11th Edition. 

Bryan talks about a new mindset to IPM observe,orient,decision and action. The Arthropodcast  O.O.D.A approach. The guys talk about a new segment that is coming up on the show. The guys are talking to a new business owner and follow the step. Scott sends us down a weird path about one of his techs fasting for 40 days. Bryan found about Chaffles thanks Daniel Dye. 

Scott talks about the craziness he had with his company truck. Bryan brings up Service Master’s dropping 20% in stocks and losing customers like crazy. The guys ask the question do you have your company’s phone number on your trucks? Nick Madero say YES it’s a rolling billboard. 

The guys are back with the first show of 2020!  Bryan talks about the new system called Doxem Precise Bait Soltions from Controlled Solutions. Bryan talks about something new he started at his company. The importance of welcome calls and QA calls.   Shout out to Nick Madero and the Pest Life Podcast 1. 

Shout out to Nick Madero about his question on Thanksgiving.  Bryan got insulted about Scott calling us fat. We talked about why we have gained weight. Then the guys talked about what it takes to start your own business.