{"id":25333,"date":"2024-02-22T00:49:06","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T00:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crittercontro.wpenginepowered.com\/?page_id=25333"},"modified":"2024-11-13T13:42:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T18:42:40","slug":"setting-industry-standards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/about\/setting-industry-standards\/","title":{"rendered":"Critter Control Training"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Animals are resourceful, so we are too. Our industry-defining training process offers comprehensive topics that helped define the industry. Critter Control&nbsp;training increases and improves the skills of our employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-decades-of-experience-distilled\">Decades of Experience Distilled<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the first in the field, Critter Control <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/about\/history\/\">created best practices for wildlife removal<\/a>. Our training program includes core field training, leadership training, sales training, and safety training. Some examples of the topics include ladder safety, proper animal handling, and species-specific animal trapping.<br><br>Our comprehensive training not only increases and improves the skills of our employees, but also ensures they perform their job safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-continuous-training\">Continuous Training<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Training starts on day one and doesn\u2019t stop. All new hires complete training that includes field training, virtual classroom, and online studies. Training culminates with real world, hands-on coaching to gain experience with manager\/tenured employee.<br><br>Each month, employees will learn new skills in safety, technical skills, customer service, and sales. District Managers take time monthly to provide on the job coaching with each employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-critter-control-training-team\">Critter Control Training Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Kathleen Johnson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Kathlene-Johnson-350x524-1.jpg\" alt=\"Kathleen Johnson\" class=\"wp-image-25334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Kathlene-Johnson-350x524-1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Kathlene-Johnson-350x524-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Director of 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src=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Meg-Pearson-350x524-1.jpg\" alt=\"Meg Pearson\" class=\"wp-image-25335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Meg-Pearson-350x524-1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Meg-Pearson-350x524-1-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Training Manager<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n                    <script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n                    {\n                        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n                        \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n                        \"contentUrl\": \"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/crittercontrol\/Meg-Pearson-350x524-1.jpg\",\n                        \"width\": \"\",\n                        \"height\": \"\",\n                        \"caption\": \"Training Manager\",\n                        \"description\": \"\",\n                        \"contentLocation\": 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The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/resources\/vertebrate_pest_management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vertebrate Pest Management manual <\/a>was developed in cooperation with staff from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canr.msu.edu\/ipm\/pesticide_education_safety\/\">Michigan State University&#8217;s Pesticide Education Progra<\/a>m, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79136_79608_83071-137162--,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources<\/a>, and wildlife biologists from Critter Control\u00ae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Critter Control\u00ae franchisees and technicians who successfully pass testing are recognized as &#8220;Certified Wildlife Specialists&#8221;. Critter Control&#8217;s certified technicians are awarded a certificate of achievement and recognized for their efforts within the company. Critter Control\u00ae remains committed to setting the highest standards in the industry in order to provide quality customer care.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-nbsp-industry-followed\">THE&nbsp;INDUSTRY FOLLOWED<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Wildlife Control Operators Association (<a href=\"https:\/\/nwcoa.com\/\">NWCOA<\/a>) developed a professional certification program designed to evaluate the education and professional experience of wildlife control operators.&nbsp;The first course was completed September 2017, helping the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crittercontrol.com\/about\/associations\/\">industry improve standards<\/a>. When selecting a nuisance wildlife control operator, be sure they have the proper state agency-issued licenses and permits, and are fully insured to include personal and property liability insurance, as well as workers&#8217; compensation.&nbsp;<br><br><strong>All Critter Control locations are properly licensed and insured.<\/strong><br><br>To resolve any nuisance wildlife issue you may be experiencing, contact the professionals at <a href=\"\/\">Critter Control<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <section class=\"testimonials-block gutenberg-block  \" id=\"block_85a9f5a006b015249bb639f98e57ebd9\" style=\"--bg-color:\">\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"testimonials-block__top\">\n        \n        \n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"testimonials-block__inner\">\n      <div data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.trustindex.io\/loader.js?b8fc6472712d039a04765ace0c2\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"container\">\n      <div class=\"testimonials-block__pagination\"><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Animals are resourceful, so we are too. 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