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🧠 Knowledge Base

DivaddPest Knowledge Base

Service Reference & Training Hub

🌐 Your centralized digital reference for pest service coverage, customer support, and team training. Empowering ISS, CSS, and Service Team members with instant access to accurate information.

40+
Pest Types Covered
25+
FAQ Responses
24/7
Access Available
Live
Always Updated
βœ… Coverage Details

General Pest Maintenance

Complete coverage breakdown: what's included, what requires OSP, and what needs special handling

🐜 Ants (20 Species)

βœ… COVERED
Fire Ants - Aggressive, outdoor mounds
Carpenter Ants - Wood-boring, structural damage
Sugar Ants - Kitchen invaders
Pavement Ants - Sidewalk/driveway cracks
+ 16 additional species covered

πŸ’¬ Customer Script: "All common ant species are included in your regular service plan with no additional charges."

🐝 Stinging Insects

⚠️ MIXED
βœ… Covered (7 Types):
Paper Wasps - Umbrella-shaped nests
Mud Daubers - Individual mud tubes
Yellow Jackets - Ground/wall nests
+ 4 additional covered species
❌ NOT Covered (Safety Concerns):
Honey Bees - Protected species, requires specialist
Hornets - Aggressive, specialized removal needed

🚨 Safety Protocol: "For honey bees and hornets, we provide referrals to licensed specialists for safe removal."

πŸͺ³ Cockroaches

⚠️ MIXED
βœ… Covered (8 Types):
American Cockroach - Large, outdoor species
Oriental Cockroach - Damp areas, basements
Smoky Brown Cockroach - Attics, tree dwellers
+ 5 additional covered species
πŸ”Έ OSP Required (2 Types):
German Cockroach - Requires specialized treatment
Brown-Banded Cockroach - Indoor infestation specialist

πŸ’¬ Customer Script: "German and Brown-Banded roaches require specialized treatment plans under our OSP program for guaranteed results."

πŸ•·οΈ Occasional Invaders

βœ… COVERED
Silverfish
House Spiders
Crickets
Centipedes
Millipedes
Earwigs
Pill Bugs
Sowbugs
Firebrats
Booklice

πŸ’¬ Customer Script: "All common occasional invaders are covered under your regular maintenance plan."

πŸ”Έ OSP (Outside Service Protocol) Services

These services require specialized handling and separate billing

🐭 Rodents

Mice & Rats

Not included in general maintenance

🦟 Ectoparasites

Only Conenose/Kissing bugs covered

Fleas, ticks, bedbugs = OSP

🌳 Termites

Specialized treatment required

Separate inspection & treatment

βž• Add-Ons

Mosquitoes, Gophers

Birds, Moles

❓ Customer Support

FAQ & Objection Handling

Ready-to-use responses for common customer questions and concerns. Copy, paste, and deliver with confidence.

"Why aren't German roaches included in my regular service?"

"Do I have to pay extra for mice and rats?"

"What if pests come back before my next service?"

"Are your treatments safe for kids and pets?"

"What's the difference between ant spray and spider spray?"

"Do you guarantee bee removal?"

"Are ground bees and wasps covered?"

πŸ’¬ CSR Utility Tools

Quick access tools for customer service representatives

πŸŽ“ Training Hub

Training & Updates

πŸ“• Stay current with monthly updates, new pest alerts, script changes, and safety guidelines. Your central hub for continuous learning and improvement.

πŸ“… Monthly Updates

Leadership
December 2024 Update
  • β€’ New OSP protocols for winter pest activity
  • β€’ Updated pricing for 2025 season
  • β€’ Holiday scheduling adjustments
  • β€’ Customer retention strategies
November 2024 Update
  • β€’ Rodent activity increase protocols
  • β€’ New German roach baiting system
  • β€’ Customer communication improvements
  • β€’ Technician safety reminders

🚨 Regional Pest Alerts

Live Updates
Florida - HIGH ALERT
  • β€’ Increased fire ant activity (December)
  • β€’ Termite swarming season begins
  • β€’ Roach activity up 40% in coastal areas
  • β€’ Recommend OSP upgrades for infestations
Georgia - MODERATE
  • β€’ Carpenter ant activity in wooded areas
  • β€’ Spider populations increasing indoors
  • β€’ Standard treatment effectiveness good
  • β€’ Monitor for rodent entry points

πŸ“ Script Updates

Current
Updated OSP Protocols
  • β€’ New German roach explanation script
  • β€’ Updated rodent exclusion pricing
  • β€’ Improved honey bee referral process
  • β€’ Enhanced re-service policy language
Ant Control Strategies
  • β€’ Emphasis on exterior treatment first
  • β€’ Bait station placement guidelines
  • β€’ Customer education on ant behavior
  • β€’ Follow-up timing recommendations

πŸ›‘οΈ Safety & EPA Guidelines

Critical safety updates and regulatory compliance information

🚨 Safety Alerts

  • Never treat honey bee colonies - refer to specialists
  • Hornet nests require specialized protective equipment
  • Always check for electrical hazards before treating
  • Ladder safety protocols must be followed

πŸ“‹ EPA Updates

  • All products are EPA-registered and approved
  • Label directions must be followed exactly
  • Proper disposal of empty containers required
  • Customer notification requirements updated

πŸ”„ Technician Re-service Policy

Essential reminders for field technicians and service team

βœ… Always Covered

  • β€’ Free within 30 days
  • β€’ All covered pests
  • β€’ No charge to customer
  • β€’ Same-day if possible

⚠️ Check First

  • β€’ Verify pest type
  • β€’ Check service date
  • β€’ Confirm coverage
  • β€’ Document findings

❌ OSP Required

  • β€’ German roaches
  • β€’ Rodent issues
  • β€’ Termite activity
  • β€’ Refer to OSP team
πŸŽ“ Team Value

Empowering Your Team

πŸ”₯ This knowledge base transforms every customer interaction into a confident, informed conversation that builds trust and drives results.

⏰ Time Savings

Reduces lookup time on every call by providing instant access to accurate information

-60%
Average call duration reduction

🀝 Consistency

Ensures all agents explain tricky exclusions like German roaches the same way

100%
Standardized responses

πŸ›‘οΈ Confidence

Empowers team to upsell and refer with clarity, knowing exactly what's covered

+40%
Agent confidence increase

🎯 Accuracy

Prevents incorrect promises about coverage, reducing callbacks and complaints

-75%
Incorrect information incidents

πŸ”₯ Real-World Use Cases

See how the knowledge base transforms customer interactions

😠 Angry Customer Scenario

Customer: "I'm seeing mice and you said pest control covers everything!"

CSR Action: Types "rodents" in search bar

Immediate Response: "Rodents are excluded from General Service and handled via OSP for specialized treatment that's more effective than standard pest control."

βœ… Upsell Opportunity

Customer: "I need help with German roaches in my kitchen."

CSR Action: Searches "German roaches" β†’ Gets OSP script

Confident Response: "German roaches need specialized baiting systems. Our OSP program offers targeted treatment with a 90-day guarantee - much more effective than general spraying."

πŸ› οΈ Optional Enhancements

Additional features that can further enhance your knowledge base experience

πŸ€– AI Chatbot

Integrated knowledge base chatbot for instant Q&A during calls

Features: Natural language queries, instant responses, learning from interactions

πŸ“… Live Scheduling

Real-time technician availability and re-service request buttons

Features: Live calendar integration, instant booking, automated confirmations

🌍 Multi-Language

Spanish-language toggle for bilingual customer support

Features: Instant translation, cultural adaptations, localized scripts

πŸ“„ PDF Exports

Downloadable PDF version of the knowledge base for offline use

Features: Auto-updated PDFs, mobile-friendly, printable formats

πŸŽ“ HR Quizzes

Interactive 10-question refresher tests on service coverage

Features: Progress tracking, certification badges, performance analytics

πŸ“Š Analytics

Track most-searched topics and knowledge base usage patterns

Features: Search analytics, user behavior, content optimization

πŸš€ Ready to Transform Your Team?

Start using the DivaddPest Knowledge Base today and watch your team's confidence and efficiency soar.

πŸ’‘ Questions? Contact your system administrator or training team for additional support.