outside sales representative

pest control technician

lawn technician

branch administrator

utility worker

PURCOR Pest Solutions

Disrespectful talk about former employees.
Set impossible schedules then blame you for not completing them.
    ex. service 3 level +10k square foot house = 20 minutes.
    then drive 10 minutes away to service a 100K square foot 
    warehouse = 20 minutes.
Constantly told our routs were going to be made more efficient and be closer to home. My route became much less efficient, constantly zigzagging around all day passing stops I had already done earlier between stops. I left when I was told my route was being moved to a 2.5 hour (each way) drive from my house. No compensation to move or anything. Just do it.

Customers are always mad because they are paying for a service that is different from what they were sold. No one would call them when we serviced their houses which would be after dark at times. Customer service just forwards calls to you and then berates you for missing some small change in the ever changing paperwork procedures that you receive no training for. Same for pest control procedures which are good but they give you no time to actually do them. And it's always your fault for not doing enough. I was working 55-60 hours a week including 30-60min commutes and still, it wasn't enough. I was told my production had to go up when I was in the top 3 consistently in production and sales. No training offered at all even though I had never done sales and not given a clear pricing methodology. And again, it was my fault even though I constantly asked for more training. New protocols does not equal training not does it make impossible tasks easier. 

The main issue is that they were trying to run residential accounts like we were a commercial company. That doesn't work without a good customer service department. I can't service 20 stops a day AND take calls from residential customers who don't realize seeing one ant isn't an issue even when I told them that multiple times including when I signed them up. And since you are given 15-20 minutes for each stop, whenever activity does arise your whole day is thrown off. Their solution is to do it another day instead of just giving enough time to do it then and there. All follow ups were 20 minutes and many were from accounts I'd never been to. Try figuring out where the traps in the crawlspace and attic of a 4K square foot house, a covered ant problem, with multiple levels, while looking for entry points, and maybe some bait stations that you don't know where they are because you've never been there before in 20 minutes. Then their solution was to map it out in pestpac. WITH WHAT TIME? Oh and it was a call back so you don't get paid for that one even though it was someone else's account. This happened at an increasing rate up until I quit. They changed pay structure three times in the last year I was there so maybe this is different but I just can't keep spinning around while the corporation gets their act together. And they never took ownership of their mistakes. It was still always my fault.

I would run from this company until it get's it act together. The have good methods but lack integrity and instead of taking ownership of their mistakes just blame you for it.

1. Toxic Leadership: The primary issue at Purcor stems from poor leadership at the top, specifically from the individual above the operations managers. This leader frequently delegates all of their responsibilities to the operations managers and then takes credit for their successes, leaving the hard work and contributions of others unacknowledged.

2. Unreasonable Work Hours: The leader's constant need to control every detail means you’ll find yourself receiving communications at all hours, from 4 AM to late into the night. This lack of respect for boundaries makes it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

3. Autocratic Leadership Style: This is a “my way or the highway” environment, where disagreement or alternative ideas are rarely welcomed. If you dare to disagree with their approach, be prepared for endless arguments. There's little room for open communication or constructive debate.

4. Dismissive of Team Input: Often, the leader will dismiss any collaborative effort, saying “Florida’s not here,” and reinforcing that their way is the only acceptable way. This attitude not only stifles innovation but also isolates employees, making it clear that their input doesn’t matter.

5. A Nightmare Work Environment: The toxic leadership culture at Purcor makes it a challenging place to work. The constant pressure, lack of recognition, and inability to foster a positive team culture have made working here feel more like a daily struggle than an opportunity for growth.

6. No Focus on Team Building: Rather than nurturing a collaborative and supportive environment, the focus on team building is severely lacking. The leader’s ego-driven approach undermines efforts to create a cohesive team, leaving employees feeling unsupported and disconnected.

7. Shifting Blame: The leader often claims they will take responsibility for issues but, when things go wrong, will quickly shift the blame onto others. This behavior creates a toxic atmosphere of distrust and accountability is never properly addressed.

8. Lack of Family Work-Life Balance: If you value spending time with your family and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, this is not the place for you. The unrealistic expectations and constant demands from the leader make it extremely difficult to maintain personal boundaries, making work-life harmony nearly impossible.

9. Ego-Driven Culture: This organization is run by someone whose ego drives the decisions, rather than a focus on collaboration, team success, or mutual respect. If you don’t want to work for someone who sees themselves as the center of everything, you’ll be better off elsewhere.

10. Incredible Operations Managers, but Let Down by Leadership: It’s important to note that the operations managers at Purcor are exceptional, dedicated professionals who genuinely care about the team. However, they are constantly hindered by the ineffective and egotistical leadership above them. If you value working with strong, capable leaders, you’ll be disappointed by the challenges presented by upper management.


A Day at Work:
A typical day at work felt like running on a treadmill that’s on fire exhausting, repetitive, and entirely unproductive. There was little sense of direction or purpose beyond just surviving the clock. Most of my energy went into navigating chaos rather than doing meaningful work. Meetings were endless, mostly redundant, and often left us more confused than informed. Communication was fragmented and inconsistent, creating an environment of guesswork.

What I Believe I Learned:
I learned how not to run a business, how not to lead people, and how quickly burnout sets in when leadership mistakes hustle for progress. I did develop an advanced tolerance for dysfunction, which I suppose counts as emotional resilience. Sadly, any job specific skills were drowned under the weight of disorganization and unclear expectations.

Management:
"Management" was more of an abstract concept than a functioning part of the workplace. Decisions were reactive, often made in silos, and rarely communicated transparently. Leadership favored micromanagement over trust and vision. Feedback loops were nonexistent unless you were in trouble. Accountability was selective if you were in the favored inner circle, your mistakes were forgiven; if not, you were expendable.

Workplace Culture:
The workplace culture was toxic masquerading as "fast-paced." Camaraderie existed in the trenches among overworked employees, but that’s because suffering builds bonds. Upper management preached values like “integrity” and “teamwork,” but the day-to-day reality was rooted in fear, favoritism, and dysfunction. Morale was low, turnover was high, and trust was essentially nonexistent.

The Hardest Part of the Job:
The hardest part was staying motivated in a place that actively sucked the joy out of work. Navigating incompetence, miscommunication, and last-minute changes felt like trying to do calculus while juggling flaming swords. You constantly had to brace yourself for new disasters that could’ve been avoided with even the slightest planning or foresight.

The Most Enjoyable Part of the Job:
The rare bright spot was the people not leadership, but coworkers. We endured the madness together, and that solidarity became the glue that held things together, if only barely. Some projects allowed fleeting moments of creativity and purpose, but they were exceptions rather than the rule.

Final Thoughts:
If you're looking for a place that will test your patience, drain your enthusiasm, and make you question your life choices, this job delivers in full. It's a masterclass in what happens when poor leadership, broken systems, and a toxic culture collide. The experience left a lasting impression mostly in the form of stress, sleepless nights, and a promise to myself: Never again.

What can I say first? The work life balance is none. Maybe if you’re a technician. Regional managers and higher ups look at technicians as nothing more than just bodies to achieve the higher goal of more money in their pockets. Our ceo has a town meeting and told us all if we didn’t like our pay then go find a new job.  Hr made a move and erased the video recording of our town hall meeting . As a technician i felt like i wasn’t valued after that . 
A lot of promise by the company when i first got hired . Then we got brought out by the company and 
None of these were given nor care to give only time you’re actually given any kind of training coaching, or anything of the sort is when you messed up on something that you never had training or what to be aware of in the first place.
All the higher-ups are not local to the areas that they actually oversee so if you tech  savvy and love talking to your boss via chat as opposed to in person and this is the place for you, HR runs this place for sure. If you make HR mad they will Strike with vengeance. 

When we got  new mangers and moved to a real location , we finally got the appropriate help we needed . 
As a company, This place not only micromanaged me, micromanaged the branches and gave real harsh criticism, unprofessional coaching, and high levels of stress to where you constantly question if today was your last day working at company, technicians will be promised that they will be referral bonuses, and then told by their managers that they can’t give it home due to the fact  That they don’t qualify for it even though offer letters with the differ . 
No one knew what they were doing and it showed every day. 
U can tell the managers at  the branch was mistreated and over worked and stressed but i can say it was the best working for them  , they took care of us work with us. It even went above to give us what we deserve increases. Unfortunately i heard they let them both  go, and since I was working there. I did see a high side and wanted to stay . I think the whole time I worked there I seen, five managers come into the company before I got my last manager before I quit . Which means huge turn over in a short time . 
Regional manager when he does come to see us us he smokes more then he actually care to talk to us . Makes really u appropriate remarks about being a pimp and talks in a manner to angers where i even felt uncomfortable hearing .
The pay was horrendous and we was told by our manager that over time was not a thing due to the company not wanting anyone to get over time . I quit to go and pursue my catering business. My operation manager and branch manager for the short  time of working for them where the best . 
The techs were always cool to work with . Which made me stay as long as i did 

My experience with the company was nothing short of exceptional. During my tenure, I witnessed significant changes that, though challenging, were executed with forward-thinking and the best interests of the company in mind.

PURCOR Pest Solutions stands out as a remarkable workplace where innovation and adaptability are at the forefront. The commitment to staying ahead in the pest solutions industry is evident in the strategic shifts that were implemented. Despite the inherent difficulties that come with change, the leadership exhibited a keen foresight that ultimately propelled the company towards greater success.

One notable aspect of my time at PURCOR was the dynamic leadership environment. While there was a fair amount of turnover in leadership positions, it was clear that these changes were instrumental in bringing about positive transformations. The fresh perspectives and new ideas injected vitality into the company culture, fostering an environment that encouraged growth and excellence.

What sets PURCOR Pest Solutions apart is its unwavering dedication to providing top-notch pest solutions while remaining agile in a constantly evolving industry. The company's commitment to excellence trickles down from the leadership, creating a work environment that is both challenging and rewarding. The high standards set by PURCOR ensure that employees are continually motivated to perform at their best.

My time at PURCOR Pest Solutions was a professionally enriching experience. The company's commitment to embracing change and fostering innovation not only made it a great place to work but also positioned it as a leader in the pest solutions industry. I highly recommend PURCOR to anyone seeking a workplace that values forward thinking, adaptability, and a commitment to excellence

Even though it had its issues here and there that company was good at first. After a few months of saying nothing was going to change, and letting our customers know that, all of a sudden the company did a full 180, started raising prices on customers, getting rid of products we knew worked, and started making huge changes on ways we did services. There was a stretch of a few weeks where we were picking up a bunch of equipment from customers' homes that were just not happy with us  for various reasons and more who cancelled behind the scenes  We lost a lot of employees, we lost a lot of office staff, and everybody there has just been unhappy. They keep making changes to pay, or what they wanna pay, so commissions, bonuses etc. Technicians have been dropping left and right. They had a good ideas at first then they switched it, then they switched that, and it seems every time a higher up enters and decides to do more changes. They have no real direction. They're failing in all branches.  They bought companies and completely ruined them. They claim to be the evolution of pest control, but they seem to want to use cheap products, and drop services without notifying customers and still charging premium prices. It seems they care about the money not the customers. Once they figure out what they want to do as a company and decide that customers are who pay them there salaries, I'm sure they'll be ok. As of now they're not there yet. The managers where great, the coworkers where cool once you got to know them, but the changes have made a lot of them look for other companies. 

I've had the pleasure of working at PURCOR Pest Solutions for over a year now, and I can confidently say it's been an incredibly rewarding experience. The company culture is nothing short of amazing. From day one, I felt welcomed and valued as part of the team. The leadership genuinely cares about the well-being and growth of every employee, creating an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal development.

The supportive atmosphere at PURCOR makes it easy to stay motivated and engaged. Whether it's through ongoing training opportunities, team-building activities, or the open-door policy of management, there's a consistent effort to ensure everyone feels appreciated and empowered to do their best work.

What stands out most to me is the company's commitment to its core values. These aren't just words on a wall; they're principles that guide everyday interactions and decisions. The emphasis on integrity, respect, and customer satisfaction is reflected in everything we do, making it a place where I am proud to contribute.

Overall, working at PURCOR  has been a fantastic journey. The positive culture and the genuine care for both employees and customers make it a company that I'm excited to continue growing with. If you're looking for a workplace that values you and encourages both professional and personal growth, PURCOR is the place to be!

I started working in the industry with another company out of state, were it was only about revenue generated. Once I started my employment at Whitworth Pest Solutions my view on the industry changed. The knowledge, learning experience, and team atmosphere is truly unsurpassed. When I started here 5.5 years ago I was a route technician. Now I'm apart of the management team.

We all meet at the shop in the morning; receive our preassigned routes for the day, load up our trucks with the necessary items, work on our own to complete the days routes (problem solving daily), and once complete we return to the shop.

401k 4% matching, Vacation, Sick leave, Health, Eye, and Dental.

The classes to accredit are paid for and you are paid on top of that.

The management team always have their doors open and work with you to solve any issues.

It truly feels like family when dealing with our co-workers. Every one here has the same customer service goals.

Problem solving and crawling through tight quarters is truly the hardest part of the job.

The most enjoyable part of the job is working with these great people, the interaction with our clients (especially when we solve their issues), and the learning experience on a daily basis.

All in all if you are currently licensed or looking to make a career change, I highly recommend working for this team. You won't regret it.

First of all the office does your scheduling for you and have your route ready by the time you come in every morning so you don’t have the burden of  calling customers after work! They have all the materials and equipment you need to exceed your customers expectations on their services or problem they may have. They have great pay and benefits and the management team are the best you can ask for in a company  due to their communication, intelligence , support, and them just being family oriented. Whitworth is one of the best quality pest control business in the field due to their pride in their customer services and “customer first”attitude and because of that the company is growing tremendously fast which gives a lot opportunities for employees to grow in this company. I’ve worked for orkin for 1.5 years before I started at Whitworth and the first thing I’ve noticed is that Whitworth takes a lot better  care of their employees and im confident to say it’s because the GM is great person and very understanding. I’ve worked here a little bit over 5 years and don’t plan on leaving. I highly recommend working here you won’t regret it!!!

I've worked here a handful of years now and I've learned that management as a whole can not be trusted here. They do not have your back and will throw you under the bus at first sign of trouble. The pay is okay, but inconsistent. Management will change the pay structure to decrease your pay and tell you "your getting a raise!" I haven't received a raise in all my time here. Currently as of July technicians in the Seattle branch have elected to unionize, all that has come of it as of writing this review is more unnecessary stress and dissent amongst management and techs. Management has been stalking techs in the field since this all started. You will be profiled and manipulated to distrust your fellow techs through tactics like comparing stats and punishing everyone for those who underperform. Since the vote management has been using pointless meetings to intimidate and push techs around. I can not recommend working here if you value your mental health or your well-being. These people do not care about you, they only need you for your warm body.

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