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People Make the Difference: The Human Impact on Pest Control Innovation

Apr 22, 2025
1 min read
People Make the Difference: The Human Impact on Pest Control Innovation
Episode Overview

Denise Trad-Wartan is sure about what truly sets a pest control company apart.

It’s all about company culture, she says, and leveraging the right technology to streamline operations.

The CEO of Trad’s Pest Control in Jacksonville, FL, shares how she transitioned into the industry, the critical changes she made to improve safety and efficiency, and why FieldRoutes became a game-changer for her company in a new episode of FieldRoutes’ Pest in Class podcast with host Amanda Salvatore.

Trad-Wartan also unpacks why strong leadership and team empowerment are the secret ingredients to standing out in a competitive market.

Join Trad-Wartan and Salvatore as they discuss:

  • [6:55] How an intuitive CRM can accelerate business growth

  • [12:07] The benefits of customizable tools and digital automation

  • [17:50] Why company culture is your biggest competitive advantage

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About the Show

The Pest In Class podcast from FieldRoutes is your destination for hearing insight, inspiration, and stories from fellow pest control industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Pest In Class host Amanda Salvatore will interview a new leader each episode as FieldRoutes celebrates the success of its customers while delivering software solutions to help them along their growth journey.

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