I used to think I had to fix everything. Be the one who held it all together. No cracks. No mess. Perfect dad. Solid leader. Stoic as hell. But real life? It is messy. The people I love most? “Crazy but good” doesn’t even scratch the surface. They’re healing. Hurting. Growing. Just like me. The truth is, Some days I still carry too much, Smile when I’m wrecked inside, Lead when I barely believe in myself. But I’ve stopped pretending. I’ve stopped trying to “fix” the ones I love. I just show up. I love them hard. I keep us moving forward. If you're in the thick of it, Holding it down for everyone but yourself... You’re not broken. You’re becoming. Drop a 💯 if you're riding through the chaos too.

Most technicians lose jobs before they ever touch a sprayer. Not because of chemistry. Not because of equipment. Because they misread the battlefield. Here’s a reminder from the field 👇 🔍 The 3 Signs You’re Treating the Symptom, Not the Pest You’re applying product before confirming biology If you don’t know why the pest is there, you’re just guessing with chemicals. You skipped exclusion and sanitation Chemical control without environmental correction = temporary victory. You didn’t set expectations with the client No briefing = no trust. No trust = callbacks. 🧠 Tactical Reminder IPM isn’t a buzzword. It’s discipline. Identify. Eliminate conditions. Apply with purpose. Document everything. 🎯 Question for the Network What’s the most common pest mistake you see techs make in the field right now? Drop it below. Sharpen the blade together. Eradication is the mission. Control is the method. Education is the edge.

Most people don’t talk about this week. It’s not Christmas anymore. It’s not New Year yet. It’s the quiet hallway between who you were… and who you’re becoming. This is the week where: • Goals feel fuzzy • Motivation is soft • The grind hasn’t rebooted • And the noise is finally gone That’s not weakness. That’s clarity booting up. Before we sprint into 2026, I want to ask something simple: What is ONE thing from this year that you’re proud of — even if nobody else noticed it? No strategies. No numbers. Just something that mattered to you. I’ll start in the comments!

Does anyone need Florida CEUS? I am running a course, tomorrow for our service professionals and I'd be happy to help and include you. It's free, and includes core for FL JE license..

Where are you all from? What is your focus in 2026?