Rowan Bate – Brisbane South Manager
Phone 3399 1226 0408 016 090
Since moving to Brisbane in 1994, Rowan has been involved in the termite business. To compliment his vast field experience, he holds Cert IV in pest management, the highest industry qualification. But it’s the challenge of finding termites and the passion of offering sound advice to customers that drives him.
Married, with two high school age children, most of his free time is occupied supporting their activities, but he enjoys running (fast walk) and watching his son & daughters’ sports. He is known to find the best coffee cafes on the South-side.
Al Ferguson – Brisbane North Manager
Phone 3356 8801 0437 655 801
Alan has lived in South East Queensland all his life, moving to Brisbane 19 years ago. He has a strong science background, having worked for CSIRO for 9 years as a research scientist.
Al and (his long suffering) wife have four children, yet he still manages to find the time to coach a Hockey team(s). Al is passionate about the termite business. He meets “lovely people” at home every day at work, and can either confirm that their home is free of termites, or in the one in five homes where active termites are found, “we can show people how to solve the problem”.
Andy Clarkin – Field Technician
Phone 0438 746 488
Joel Mitchell – Field Technician
Phone 0430 606 236
Nick Wood – Field Technician
Phone 0448 096 838
Dave Bell – Field Technician
Phone 0459 166 396
What do you enjoy about your job? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick |
Meeting and talking to customers Being faced with a challenge and working it out. Replacing that nagging doubt with peace of mind. I like being smarter than something – even if it’s an insect. (plus all of the above) Being on the road and never stuck in a hot factory Meeting people, problem solving and having quality tools…….mmmm…tools. |
What’s your favorite food? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick Dave |
My wife’s chicken curry & chocolate Thai food Thai red curry duck Indian Food Chinese Food Japanese food or really anything that I didn’t cook |
Who do you most admire? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick Dave |
Sir Edmond Hillary – he got there first. My family – they always pull through no matter what. Fred Hollows – he continues to make a difference. My wife. She hasn’t killed us yet. She’s thinking about it though. My wife. She hasn’t asked for a divorce yet. The Beatles (says the pest controller) |
Which sports team makes you shout the most? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick Dave |
The mighty All Blacks The Cowboy’s The Kookaburras – Australian Mens Hockey Team Queensland State of Origin Team The Broncos My Cronulla Sharks because they never win |
What Brisbane restaurant would recommend dining in? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick Dave |
Sakura on Temple St, Coorparoo – Got in first Al …haha Customs House restaurant Queen Street, Brisbane Chez Laila –by the river at Southbank for Sunday brunch Baguette restaurant in Ascot Chinese Garden. 1945 Logan Rd Ko-ya Korean/Japanese BBQ, Fortitude Valley, Enjoy! |
What are your phobias? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick Dave |
Claustrophobia – as I get bigger the tight places get smaller! Loneliness Snakes don’t really do it for me – ophidiophobia. Snakes. One actually chased me in a roof! I don’t think I have one yet but there is a first for everything. Snakes and needles. OR SNAKES WITH NEEDLES ESPECIALLY!!! |
When did you last cry? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick |
World Cup Rugby in 2007 Boy’s don’t cry. In a recent incident involving a lump hammer and my finger… When I realized I was really never going to be a ballet dancer. Last week was a bad week for me. When Kevin Rudd was voted in. When I couldn’t think of my answer to this question. |
What is your dream car? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick Dave |
One that runs on rainwater Row’s idea sounds good but until then – the BMW 5 Series BMW Hydrogen7 Audi RS6 You say excess, I say indulgence. Any kind of Lamborghini. Bugatti Veyron and I will wait for you guys there. |
Beer or wine? |
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| Row Andy Al Joel Nick Dave |
Red wine When the beers run out bring on the wine If it’s hot, beer; if it’s not, red wine Beer after a hard day, Red wine at night Beer or wine I’m not fussing Sauvignon Blanc from Malborough, NZ. So fresh and so clean. |
Best knock knock joke |
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| Row | Knock knock Who’s there? Boo Boo who? What are you crying about? |
| Andy | Knock Knock? Who’s there? Doctor Doctor Who? Yes that’s right how did you know? |
| Al | Knock Knock? Who’s there? Aardvark ! Aardvark who ? Aardvark a million miles for one of your smiles ! |
| Joel | Knock Knock? Who’s there? The Police The Police who? No, seriously. It’s the police. |
| Nick | Knock Knock? Who’s there Queen! Queen who? Queen as a whistle! |
| Dave | Knock knock Who’s there? Scott Scott who? Scott me stuffed. |
