About Prudential Pest Management
The meaning of Prudential
The meaning of Prudential, exercising prudence, especially in business matters:
- The ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason.
- Skill and sound judgment in the use of resources.
- Caution or circumspection as to danger or risk.
Core values: “ACHIEVE”.
Awareness: Our Team is aware of conditions conducive to pest issues and customer expectations.
Creativeness: Pests are unpredictable, and our team must develop effective solutions creatively.
Honesty: Our associates will always be honest, establishing genuine relationships built on trust.
Intelligence: Prudential thrives on education, and the ability to learn is critical to providing practical solutions.
Encouraging: Our team is positive, pushing each other to be our best and building a tight family culture.
Versatile: Versatility allows our company to pivot when needed to outperform competitors.
Empathetic: People who can see the perspective of others are far more likely to go above and beyond.
Mission
To provide our customers the most value by treating them like family and keeping them well-informed with genuine solutions.
Vision
To become a national network of industry leaders by giving employees opportunities and developing skills to surpass expectations with out-of-the-box thinking.
Gary Andrews, Founder & Owner – WCO & PCO
Training, Experience, and History
- 1997-2001Gained carpentry experience as a rough framer (knowledge of structural repair caused by animals)
- 2001-2005Completed High Rise training (working at heights and ladder safety), mold remediation, and bacterial disinfection; MI House & Window
- 2005Earned Pest Control Certification from the MI Department of Agriculture for General Pest (7A), Wood Destroying Insects (7B), Mosquitoes (7F), and Right-of-Way (Category 6)
- 2005Completed QualityPro training through the National Pest Management Association
- 2005Completed AIB training for pest control in food plants
- 2005Completed IPM training for schools, day cares and health care facilities
- 2005-2011Worked as a Pest Control Tech at Rose Pest Solutions, Bridgeport, MI; trained under entomologist Mark D. Sheperdigian, B.C.E. and entomologist Gene White, B.C.E.
- 2007Completed HAZMAT Training – TMGI, MI
- 2012Completed Leadership and Management training; Jabil Circuit
- 2013Founded Prudential Pest Management
- 2014Completed water quality training; Culligan of Flint
- 2018Joined the MIPMA, NPMA, and NWCOA trade associations to stay on top of news, laws, and industry standards
- 2019Completed ACE exam preparation coursework
- 2020Earned Rodent Standards, Zoonotic Disease, Reptile and Amphibian, Bat Standards & Wildlife Control Operator certifications from the National Wildlife Control Operators Association (NWCOA)
Our Expert Staff
Brandon AndrewsAdministration Assistant
Krystal TalbotPest Control Operator (PCO)
Don PrittPest Control Operator (PCO)
Sandy TalbotCustomer Service Representative (CSR)
Riley AndrewsPest Control Operator (PCO)
Michael BrewerWildlife Control Operator (WCO) & (PCO)
Taylor RowanPest Control Operator (PCO)