Pestec

Are you tired of delivering for Apps? Join our team for benefits and a bright future!

We're hiring Service Technicians throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

To learn more about Pestec and to apply visit: pestec.com/carreers

Lisa Jager will be at Silicon Valley's Career Fair on June 26th! We are searching for Field Technicians in the San Francisco and Silicon Valley areas.

Have you been thinking about switching careers? Do you feel the need to serve your community? Are you a problem solver? Do you enjoy engaging with people? Then come join our team!

We offer health, dental, 401(K) with company match, paid training, sick, and holiday pay.

We'll give you all the tools and training you need to succeed!

Get started on your application and visit pestec.com/careers today!

Happy National Pest Management Month!

This month recognizes our beloved pest management professionals’ hard work and dedication to finding a solution to your pest problems.

Here is how you can observe National Pest Management Month:
1. Pest-proof your home. When you pest-proof your home you protect your family from pest infestation. You can seal cracks around the foundation, replace window screens, replace deteriorated door sweeps, eliminate stagnant water, and remove decaying vegetation.

2. Contact your local pest management company. They can help identify and deal with pest problems in your home.

3. Leave a kind word. Show your gratitude and appreciation for your local pest management company by leaving a positive review.

Wishing all our friends and family a joyous Easter filled with love, peace, and the warmth of springtime renewal.🌷✨

As we continue to celebrate National Women's Month, we will acknowledge some women who have contributed to pest control. Maria Sibylla Merian is celebrated as one of the world's first ecologists. She was one of the first to describe the metamorphosis of insects in detail. Her artwork in "The Metamorphosis of the Insects of Suriname" displays beautiful illustrations of the lifecycle of Suriname's butterflies, moths, and other creatures.

To learn more about Maria, check out this clip: https://youtu.be/GhII_vAZ4xg?si=9J4IssLm3JBA_XqQ

We need your help!!

We, concerned citizens of the Bay Area, urgently seek your support for a pilot program integrating fleet e-bike train cars into the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. These dedicated cars will facilitate the adoption of e-bikes for service company logistics, addressing declining ridership and contributing to California's carbon pollution reduction goals.

Take a few minutes to sign today.

Sign the Petition Fleet E-Bike Train Cars in BART for Service Company Logistics

Another beautiful view of the Bay Area! Our technicians send us some amazing photos while they’re out in the field. 🌅🌁

Are you a bike messenger? Do you have a passion for riding? If so, this position is calling your name.

Fisherman’s Wharf, Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, and Alcatraz are just a few out of hundreds of sights you will see as a Mosquito Abatement Courier (MAC) in San Francisco. The world will be your office!

About Pestec

Pestec is a family-owned company that has been providing pest control services to Bay Area clients for over 30 years. We specialize in Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which focuses on pest prevention, the use of reduced risk control methods, and educating our clients.

Because the demand for our specialized services continues to grow, we are looking to bring on new team members for our Mosquito Abatement Courier (MAC) team.

About the Role

As a member of the MAC team you will be biking throughout San Francisco to:

-Inspect the storm drains for mosquito activity

-Treat storm drains that contain standing water and activity

-Paint the curb above the storm drain to verify service has been completed

-Record the data for monitoring, evaluation, and collaboration

Watch the video below to see a day in the life of the MAC team.

https://youtu.be/n2vNP8pgZ7I

Responsibilities

-Prepare supplies and route for the day

-Ride 10-20 miles, eventually covering every corner of the City

-Inspect sources of mosquito breeding and treat for the prevention of mosquito emergence

-Report activities by GPS

Skills and Qualifications

-Must have a bicycle in good working order and keep maintained prior to work hours

-Must be able to ride carrying a 10 lb. pack

-Must be able to bend down 300-400 times daily

-Must be punctual and reliable; Pestec enforces a strict attendance policy and unexcused absences are not tolerated; Work is 5 days per week from 7:30am-4:30pm

-Must be physically healthy

Note:

-Bicycle MUST have gears, no single speed or fixed gear bikes

-Rack and panniers are highly recommended

-Basic bicycle repair knowledge is a must

About You

-You love being outside

-You exhibit and maintain a high level of efficiency and dependability while working independently in this casual and cooperative environment

Details of Position

-This position is seasonal and will end in the late fall

-Position based out of our San Francisco headquarters (Bayview)

-Medical and dental benefits, accrued sick pay, and paid holidays

If this position aligns with you and your schedule and abilities please apply today!

https://www.pestec.com/careers/employment-application/

Pestec is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Today is the day! Can’t wait to feature our school walk through video shot with the help of David Law. Such a great experience to work with him! It’s not too late to register and join us at 1 pm PST, click here to secure a spot: http://ow.ly/z6NC30rHBpa

Tomorrow is the day! It’s not too late to register for the Pest Coast Workshop from 1 pm- 4 pm PST. There will be talk of pests, prevention, sanitation, and more! Can’t wait, see you there! http://ow.ly/lVDT30rHBni Click the link to register for this amazing virtual event!

Drones! Working with David Law on our Pest Coast Workshop video was awesome! Want to see how this awesome and informational video turned out? Make sure to sign up for our virtual workshop on May 17th 😁 Click here for more info and to register:http://ow.ly/NCK430rHzKT

The countdown begins! 3 days until Pestec will be at the virtual Pest Coast Workshop! We are so excited to share this great video we put together in San Jose demonstrating a school walk through of IPM standards to watch for and use for your own practices. In partnership with the Pest Control Operators of California we can’t wait to see you there! Being a life long learner in an ever changing world is the most useful tool there is. Sign up here: http://ow.ly/NCK430rHzKT

Bait application is a great way to control any cockroach problems! This optimizes population control while concealing any harmful pesticides to humans. Learn more at the upcoming Pest Coast Workshop May 17th! To sign up click here: http://ow.ly/NCK430rHzKT

Trying to get that perfect shot! Strict IPM application within a kitchen is important when trying to uphold sanitary standards. Anything from not properly storing a mop to a small gap under a door can lead to many pest issues. Here we are filming for the Pest Coast Workshop coming up in 4 days! We are excited to share our practices with everyone! Want to sign up? Click here: http://ow.ly/NCK430rHzKT

Why not join us May 17th for the first ever Pest Coast Workshop? 🤷🏻‍♂️ 😄 We are so excited to be apart of and share a great video we shot in San Jose about correct IPM standards in a school environment. Want to learn more? Click here to sign up: http://ow.ly/ZiZB30rHzCA

Some behind the scenes filming for the upcoming Pest Coast Workshop! At pestec we want to be more than just a pest management provider, we care about education. Out in San Jose we visited a school to demonstrate proper pest management standards when in an environment with children and faculty. This video will be shown May 17th at the first ever Pest Coast Workshop virtually! You can sign up for the event here: http://ow.ly/KM7K50ELfmG We can’t wait for you to join us and learn about the important application of IPM.

Behind the scenes of filming for the Pest Coast Workshop coming up May 17th! We will be showing a video of a school walk through, with IPM practices and procedures that should be applied. We can’t wait for this virtual and educational event! Click here to register: http://ow.ly/syNQ30rHC22

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Check out this super interesting video by CBS covering invasive species in Florida! Invasive species have and will continue to be a problem that not only disrupt the natural ecosystem but the livelihood of the people living in these regions. The efforts of each community is inspiring to see them come together to solve these issues.

New invasive species emerges in Florida — a 10-foot-long river monster The arapaima is one of the world's largest predatory fish. Its scales are said to be as impenetrable as armor.

In sunny El Sobrante, Carlos was asked to demonstrate a burrow treatment for some gophers over at an urban farm! It was awesome getting to see how Integrated pest management is not just about pest extermination but the educational process of how to help people. We want to show people that Pestec is more than just another pest control company. Community involvement, education, and sustainability is at our core. But remember! not all “pests” are harmful to our ecosystem. They only become a problem when they negatively affect human life or agriculture. These stinky little guys liked to eat up all the crops which can cause a severe loss of yield at the end of harvesting.
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Happy Monday! Here are some old bee hives we plan on restoring and re-inhabiting with a new colony! Bees are an essential part of our ecosystem and bring so much biodiversity to our land! Hopefully they will enjoy some time in their new garden! Filled with lush California native flowers. 🐝
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Congratulations Michael!!

Congratulations, Michael Baefsky!
2020 Lifetime IPM Achievement Award Winner
For career-long dedication to IPM education and advocacy
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Pestec is getting involved with the youth in their community at the east bay site! With volunteers from the local high schools we further our healthy soil project.
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