How It All Started

In 1986 my father opened this company…

He loved the outdoors and spent his summers playing in the Florida Everglades. In the 50s and 60s, my father would frequently dive into the local Miami Springs canals scooping out all the turtles he could find. He was so adventurous and really loved turtles.

During his late teens and early twenties, he worked for Publix in the freezer and held the title for being THE best forklift operator. He said he received the title the day he safely retrieved a pallet of jelly teetering off the tippy top rafter.

With me on the way, dad was studying to pursue his true passion for the outdoors. This new path turned out to be a pest control agricultural degree. With Doug Palmer as one of his beloved professors, he fell in love with the subject matter and immersed himself in the material. He finished the degree early, AND at the top of his class.

We were in business!

What Keeps Me Motivated

In 2012, my brother and I took over the family business. We recognized a need for a safe and effective alternative to synthetic pesticides, so we gave the company a facelift and embraced an eco-friendly approach to pest control.

Since then, it has become my mission to change the industry standard and raise the bar for pest control professionals. To do this, I’ve created a proven process that safely eliminates pest infestations and prevents future ones from occurring, while reducing our carbon footprint. My next step is to share it with the pest control community.

What I Am Most Looking Forward To

I am most looking forward to the growth of Natural Resources Pest Control. The reason being I plan to leverage our reach to educate and encourage Floridians to go green. I want everyone to be aware of the chemicals they expose themselves to and the impact it has on our environment, which means my position will naturally evolve from an owner-operator to an educator.

Luckily, I’ve already taken the first step and am working with the Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce to limit the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in schools, parks, and other sensitive areas. Once I get a feeling for how this process works here in my backyard, I plan to work my way into politics and lead the charge for green pest management statewide.