What a pest control work order is for
Pest control techs need to know before they arrive whether there are pets, a baby, a fish tank or a vegetable garden, because it changes what they apply and where. The work order carries that from the phone call to the truck, along with the pests reported and whether the customer did the prep.
What to put on a pest control work order
- Pests reported and where.
- Areas to treat, inside and out.
- Prep the customer was asked to do.
- Pets, children, fish tanks and gardens.
- Products and equipment to bring.
- Tech sign-off and application record.
A worked example
The initial treatment for the ants, spiders and wasp nest. The family has a dog and a fish tank. Prices are hidden.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior perimeter treatment | 1 | each | Your price |
| Interior crack and crevice, kitchen and baths | 1 | each | Your price |
| Garage and eaves, sweep webs and treat | 1 | each | Your price |
| Remove wasp nest under deck | 1 | each | Your price |
Note the fish tank and the dog in site notes, and record the products and amounts in the instructions after service. Many states require that record.
Line items pest control companies use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Initial inspection and treatment | each | The first, heavier visit. |
| General pest service, quarterly | visit | Exterior barrier and interior as needed. |
| Termite inspection | each | Report for the homeowner or a real estate sale. |
| Termite treatment, liquid | ft | By linear foot of foundation. |
| Termite bait stations | each | Install, then monitoring. |
| Rodent exclusion | hour | Sealing entry points; materials listed. |
| Rodent trapping, follow-up visits | visit | Checks and removal. |
| Bed bug treatment | room | Heat or chemical, with prep instructions. |
| Mosquito treatment, seasonal | visit | Yard treatments through the season. |
| Wasp or hornet nest removal | each | Per nest; height matters. |
| Wildlife removal | each | Where licensed; trapping and exclusion. |
| Re-service between visits | visit | Say whether it is free for plan members. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in the customer, the site and the date.
- Add who is assigned, the arrival window and access.
- List the tasks and materials in the order the crew will need them.
- Put gate codes, pets and anything to protect in the site notes.
- Print it for the truck or send it to the crew's phone as a PDF.
Free tools for pest control
- Pest control cost calculator
- Labor rate calculator
- Maintenance plan pricing calculator
- Profit margin calculator
The same work order for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, handyman, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.
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