An image from our early years with Conrad standing in front our our first logo!
It has been 20 years of Absolute Pest Control Services being owned and operating here in Calgary, Alberta. What better time to reflect on the past two decades than as we close out 2021.
I started in the industry in 1984, with the Canadian pest control company called PCO Pied Piper. Later the company changed their name to PCOS Services Ltd. And 10 years later the owner sold it to an American company. It was during this difficult transition that I decided to start my own venture, Absolute Pest Control Services.
During the year I started my career, DDT was being banned from use. Pest control companies were the only industry that could still apply DDT, until supply was depleted. If I remember correctly, we were only allowed to use it in attics, after chasing out bats! Of course today, the philosophies around DDT and other pesticides have changed drastically and with more focus on health, future generations, and the environment. Over the years, Absolute Pest Control has also adapted our mindset and practices to continually use best practices with the goal of keeping our customers healthy, safe, and happy.
It has been a focus of our company to continually educate our own technicians to stay current with new ideas, methods, and technical knowledge about the pests we encounter. We use that knowledge every day to help educate the general public on the environment and how best to keep pests away. Our goal is to shift from reactive pest control to a more preventative approach. We try to use less harmful chemicals and prevent infestations from happening in the first place. We have solutions for all commercial and residential pest problems, ensuring a pleasant experience for our clients.
The second generation has taken over with renewed enthusiasm and innovative ideas. My daughter has been operating the company with me for a number of years and together with our team, Absolute Pest Control is determined to be the leader in the next technology wave of remote monitoring systems.
Although many things in the industry have changed over the last 20 years, I have taken great pride in the services that we have and continue to provide to customers all over Calgary and surrounding areas. Thank you to our customers for supporting a local family run business, we look forward to the next 20 years!
Happy New Year!
Conrad Mueller
