ProGuard Licensed Technicians
 The ProGuard team has made a commitment to be the most qualified, knowledgeable commercial pest management service provider available. As part of
our program, we license all of our field associates even though this is not always required by the State.
The ProGuard criteria for associate qualification include:
- Hiring only the finest candidates in terms of character, intelligence, people skills and technical skills.
- Extensive initial and ongoing training by staff entomologist and technical director, Dr. Gerry Wegner, BCE.
- Preparation and examination for state licensing as pesticide applicators, followed by periodic re- certification training by Dr. Wegner, as well as other well-known industry consultants and university extension entomologists.
- Attending special workshops conducted exclusively for ProGuard by product manufacturers and suppliers.
- Extensive on-site apprenticeship with the operations manager and technical director.
- Completion of Purdue University correspondence courses on advanced pest management operations.
- Regular OSHA-approved safety training on all pertinent topics.
How does the caliber of ProGuard field associates translate into better service for our clients?
- The most informed, communicative and skilled professionals in this industry;
- The most effective IPM methods and measures available;
- Attention to detail in order to meet federal and state standards, as well as those of third party auditors; and
- Written documentation of all pertinent findings, recommendations and measures implemented.
In short, we ensure that every client receives the best pest management service available.
We offer commercial Pest Control Services in Ohio including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo, and Youngstown , as well as in
surrounding states including Indianapolis, Indiana, Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, Detroit, Michigan, Charleston, and West Virginia |
