Episode 64: A New Approach to Pest Control for Property Managers

Pest control in rental properties is a challenging topic for any property management company. Treating for ants, termites, mice and other unruly pests is likely to come up in almost any residential property. And determining who is responsible for treating a rental property for pests can also be a sensitive topic. Is it the tenant's responsibility that a property may have a huge ant problem, or is it a severe problem that existed prior to move in and therefore may be the responsibility of the landlord?

With Bob as a guest on this episode of Property Management Brainstorm is Tom Clements of PestShare, a company with a new approach to pest control with the goal of happier tenants and property owner savings. Have a listen to learn a lot about the importance of pest control and this new concept for property managers.

Topics Covered

[2:15] Tom Clements tells us about himself and the concept of PestShare.

[3:00] The importance pest control when it comes to rental property care and maintenance.

[4:15] When a pest issue emerges, get it reported and treated quickly.

[9:20] Different pests may be specific to certain geographical areas and climates.

[11:00] Are chemicals used in pest control safe and should property managers be concerned about tenant safety?

[20:00] The importance of professional pest treatment within guidelines of state and local laws and ordinance.

[21:10] The value proposition of PestShare and the power of numbers.

[23:00] Tom explain the process and how it works for reporting and treating pest problems through PestShare.
 
[29:30] We here last comments from Tom about including PestShare in a property manager's Resident Benefist Package and a special program PestShare offers to NARPM members.

Connect with PestShare
https://www.pestshare.com/

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https://www.propertymanagementbrainstorm.com/

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