--- title: Knowing where to hit! description: know where to hit image: https://blog.ecoation.com/hubfs/Factory%20swing.jpg --- [![Ecoation Logo](https://blog.ecoation.com/hubfs/ecoation-logo-01-1.webp)](http://www.ecoation.com) - [Home](http://www.ecoation.com) - [Solutions](http://www.ecoation.com/integrated-pest-management) - [IPM Solution](http://www.ecoation.com/integrated-pest-management) - [Yield Forecasting](http://www.ecoation.com/yield-forecasting) - [Resources](http://www.ecoation.com/resources) - [Customers](http://www.ecoation.com/customers) - [Company](http://www.ecoation.com/about) - [About Us](http://www.ecoation.com/about) - [Team](http://www.ecoation.com/team) - [Careers](http://www.ecoation.com/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.ecoation.com) [LOGIN](https://app.ecoation.com/) [BOOK DEMO](http://www.ecoation.com/demo-book) # Knowing where to hit! know where to hit [Ecoation](https://blog.ecoation.com/author/ecoation) Oct 16, 2023 --- In a quaint town nestled between rolling hills and babbling brooks, lived an old engineer renowned for his extraordinary skill in repairing complex machines. His name was Albert Greystone, and his reputation spread far and wide. One day, a factory owner faced a dire predicament – a crucial machine had ground to a halt, bringing production to a standstill. Desperate, the factory owner sought out Albert's expertise. Albert arrived at the factory, his eyes crinkling with wisdom earned through decades of tinkering and problem-solving. He examined the dormant machine, his fingers tracing its various components with a practiced touch. After a thorough inspection, he proclaimed that he could fix the machine by simply using a hammer. The factory owner was taken aback by the simplicity of the solution, but he was in no position to argue. Albert made a bold proposition: he would charge $10,000 for his services. $1 for each swing of the hammer, and the remaining $9,999 for knowing precisely where to swing. Perplexed yet intrigued, the factory owner agreed. Albert's hammering began – deliberate, measured, and accompanied by a rhythmic intuition. With each strike, the machine responded faintly. And then, as if awakened from a slumber, it roared to life. The factory floor buzzed with the resumption of production, and the owner was beside himself with relief. Curiosity gnawed at him, and he couldn't resist questioning Albert about his fee structure. Albert, with a knowing smile, explained the essence of his craftsmanship. The act of hammering was, indeed, a simple task that anyone could perform. But the true art lay in understanding where to apply that force. It was the culmination of years spent learning the intricacies of machines, the intuition honed by countless repairs, and the mastery of a trade that elevated his service to a different realm. Word of this incident spread like wildfire, and Albert's fee structure became the stuff of legend. People marveled at the wisdom encapsulated in his approach. It wasn't merely about swinging a hammer; it was about having the insight, the experience, and the confidence to make that swing count. Albert Greystone, the old engineer with a penchant for simplicity and a masterful touch, became a symbol of the value of expertise. His story served as a reminder that true mastery is not just about the physical act but about the knowledge, the understanding, and the finesse that comes with years of dedicated practice. Anyone can buy a hammer or Encarsia cards, or predatory mite pouches. Anyone can go out and randomly put these out like hammering all parts of the machine, hoping it comes to life. But you will succeed only if you have an Albert by your side telling you exactly how much, where and when you should apply your treatments. 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