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us for over 25 years—do a thorough inspection and apply the best baits and products.” J&J Exterminating offers a free facility inspection that includes a complete initial inspection. Once the inspection is done, the technician will share what integrated pest management solutions will work best. While J & J’s products are proven effective, Bobby believes the company’s technicians are who have helped the business become third-generation family-owned and Louisiana’s largest independently owned pest control company, with 13 locations. “Our business and work are based on the quality of our employees,” Bobby adds. “And I truly can say we have some of the best and most experienced technicians in the industry.” J & J technicians undergo continuous training to further their knowledge of pest control, especially for their commercial clients. “We have technicians who
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J & J EXTERMINATING DOES THE JOB. The last thing you want to think about when dining
kitchen to further strengthen our services. “We do a good job and know what we’re doing.” J&J Exterminating was founded in 1960, in
out is, well, bugs. Sorry for that thought! However, with the
Crowley, La., by Robert John, Sr. and his brother
help of professional pest control, bugs (including those
Harry, an entomologist. Neither had experience in
pesky German roaches) are never a concern. “Some of the
the pest control industry. The two brothers got their
most prestigious chefs in New Orleans use our services,”
start by knocking on doors and asking for business.
says Robert ‘Bobby’ John, Sr. of J & J Exterminating. “And
Today, their mission is to create a safe and
that’s because of our own in-house technique that we have
enjoyable working environment with excellent career
developed over 60 years.”
opportunities for employees, which in turn provides
Using time-tested procedures, even older restaurants
customers with quality innovative pest services that
of the French Quarter are protected. Bobby says: “The age of
exceed their expectations while generating growth
many buildings in New Orleans can create problems because
throughout the company.
of cracks and holes, but our technicians—many have been with 62
know the restaurant industry and their way around the
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