About Dave Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Biology from Cal Poly Pomona. He has been active in the pest control industry for over 20 years. He has been on the Board of Directors for Community Associations Institute (CAI), Channel Islands Chapter for 6 years and has served for eight years in various capacities on the Board of the Peach Hill Homeowners Association in Moorpark. Dave is a licensed Pest Control Advisor, Pest Control Operator and Certified Arborist.
About Miguel Miguel has been active in the pest control industry for the past 13 years and has been with us since 1999. He has a proven ability to solve pest problems and holds a Qualified Applicator License in the following categories: Residential/ Industrial/ Institutional, Right-of-Way, Landscape Maintenance, Plant Agriculture and Aquatic Pest Control. He has earned his trapping license and Field Rep Card. In addition to his pest control expertise, Miguel has developed excellent client relation skills which he utilizes on a daily basis.
About Darry Originally from Simi Valley and currently living in Santa Clarita, Darry has a thorough knowledge of Ventura County and Los Angeles and the pests we have here. He has been on board with us since 2001 and holds a Qualified Applicator License in the categories of Residential, Industrial and Institutional, Landscape Maintenance, Right of Way, Aquatics and Health Related. He earned his trapping license too. As a college graduate, Darry has a proven ability to creatively solve problems, work with others constructively and stick to a task and get it done. When not working, Darry is busy enjoying his family and occasionally snake wrangling.
About Jeff Jeff's brother preceded him in pest control. And although his brother moved on to other things, Jeff has found a nice niche for himself in the field. He has a unique sense of humor that puts everyone at ease, except the pests. His eagerness to please his clients and accommodate them has drawn their loyalty. Some of his hobbies include: playing guitar, impersonating Elvis and adding to his colorful tattoo collection. He possesses a Qualified Applicator Certificate in the Right of Way and Residential, Industrial and Institutional categories. He, too, has added his trapping license. Jeff joined our team in 2002.
About Mark Mark was hired in 2002 and has been a proven asset to the Company. The key word for Mark is dependability. If he says it, he'll do it. He doesn't make up excuses; he just gets the job done. He's always ready with a smile and a can-do attitude. He has obtained the Landscape Maintenance, Right of Way and Residential, Industrial and Institutional categories of the Qualified Applicator Certificate. As a Field Rep he has also earned his Trapping License. Mark enjoys his family, dog and fixing just about anything around the house.
About Greg Wanting to get out from under cars and into pest control he followed his younger brother, Mark, to Cragoe Pest Services in 2008. He has been a tremendous help to the company in taking over routes and helping to maintain the trucks. His expertise has been invaluable to us as a company. He holds a Qualified Applicator Certificate in Residential, Industrial and Institutional, Landscape Maintenance, and Right-of-Way. He has added his Trapping License too. On weekends you will find him at car shows , at the beach or camping with his 2 dogs, Chelsea and Chance.
About Yelson Hired in 2004, Yelson earned his Qualified Applicator's Certificate in the areas of Residential, Industrial and Institutional, Landscape Maintainance, and Right of Way. Besides being bilingual, Yelson's quiet and steady demeanor has earned him the respect and loyalty of his customers. During his time off he enjoys being married, managing a soccer team and being in leadership at his church.
About Dave Hired in 2009, Dave has been an outstanding worker. He is part time while he works on earning his Masters in Divinity at The Master's Seminary. Coming from Pennsylvania where he graduated from Penn State with a Bachelor's in Forestry and worked for the Department of Forestry, he has a love for the outdoors. In the short time he has been with Cragoe Pest Services he has earned his Qualified Applicators Certificate in categories of Residential, Industrial/ Institutional, Landscape Maintainance, and Right of Way.
About Robert For 6 years Robert has served in the Pest Control Industry. He was hired in 2008. He holds his Field Representative License. He is a Qualified Applicator in categories of Residential, Industrial and Institutional, Right of Way and Landscape Maintainance. He has earned a trapping license too. After a good days work or on the weekend he is on his motorcycle- on or off road! There is even a chance of finding him up in the mountains snow boarding.
About Herlindo Herlindo was hired in the summer of 2010. He comes to Cragoe Pest Services as an experienced technician. He holds a Qualified Applicator License in Landscape Maintenance and is a structural licensed Field Rep. To add to his experience he has earned his trapping license.
About Cameron Taking over for his brother in the company Cameron was hired in 2010. A cowboy through and through he loves to work on the ranch and would one day love to live in the wide open space of Montana. Working for Cragoe has earned him a Qualified Applicator's certificate in Residential, Industrial and Institutional, landscape Maintainance, and Right Of Way. He holds his Structural license with Pest Control Board.
About Blake
Blake was hired in 2010. Previous to him working for us, Blake was a firefighter in Northern California as he completed his Bachelor's degree in Biology. He moved south, with his wife, so that he could attend The Master's Seminary. Blake has worked hard to earn his Qualified Applicator's Certificate and Structural license in Residential, Industrial, Institutional, Landscape Maintenance, and Right of Way Categories.
About Marc Hired in the summer of 2011, Mark has shown his knowledge of pest control throughout his various jobs and duties with Cragoe Pest Services.
Sue Messenger, Office Manager
About Sue Sue was hired in 2001 because Ruthi Cragoe was busy raising 8 children and the part-time secretary thing just didn't fit the schedule. Sue has taken the reigns quite capably and tamed the mounds of paperwork required to run a pest control company. She is the friendly, patient, and understanding voice you hear on the phone when you call in to say that a gopher is undermining your house foundation. Her prompt dispatches guarantee your problem will be resolved quickly. She makes all of our jobs a lot easier!
