This Episode, we’re joined by Dan Traynor, author of Pest Control by Numbers, to talk about the part of running a pest control business that many of us probably don’t spend enough time looking at, the numbers.

Dan helps pest control business owners understand where their money is going, whether their prices are right, which services are actually profitable and why being busy doesn’t always mean you’re making money.

We’ll be discussing cash flow, pricing, profit margins, business growth and some of the common financial mistakes made across the pest control industry.

Dan also works as a fractional CFO, which is essentially a part time finance director who helps smaller businesses make better financial decisions without employing someone full time.

Whether you’re a sole trader, running a growing team or simply wondering why the bank balance doesn’t always reflect how busy you are, this should be a useful and down to earth conversation about making the numbers work for your business

The Movers the Shakers, Buy outs, Opinions, Association News and more at the town square of pest management . Includes our new slot with our U.S. Correspondent Andy Sanefski and the top 3 things happening across the pond.

This episode , we look at subcontracting from both sides of the fence.

We talk about what it’s really like carrying out work for call centres and national providers, where the margins go, and who carries the responsibility when things go wrong.

We also explore the positive side of subcontracting, including how bringing in the right specialist can help a business offer services such as bird work, proofing, falconry, cleaning and fumigation without pretending to be an expert in everything.

It’s an honest discussion about value, trust, accountability.

Can any pest control company really guarantee a property will remain rat free for life, or is it simply clever marketing dressed up as certainty?

In this episode of Beauties & Beasties, we take a closer look at the “Rat Free for Life” guarantee being promoted by some companies.

We explore what a lifetime guarantee might actually cover, what it could leave out, and whether anyone can realistically promise that rats will never return.

We also discuss proofing, drainage defects, neighbouring properties, customer responsibilities and the small print that can make all the difference.

Is it a genuine game changing offer, a bold marketing claim, or something in between?

Watch, listen and decide for yourself.

This episode we are joined again by Scott Johnstone from the BPCA, its been nearly 3 years since we had a catch up with Scott , join us for a catch up about dogs, Codes of best practice and more

We don't think Elaine needs any introductions !

If you have been to any trade event in the past then you will have seen Elaine at the Pest Fix stand .

Elaine joins on this episode for a talk through her career in Pest Control.

Join us for what should be an entertaining episode.

Whats hot and whats not in the world of Pest Management.

Bed bugs are back, we seem to have had a run on this popular subject

This episode we're joined by bed bug specialist Leah Darby from Complete Bed Bug Solutions, leading experts in the detection, treatment and eradication of bed bug infestations.

Leah specialises exclusively in bed bugs and has helped countless homeowners, landlords, hotels and businesses tackle one of the most challenging pests in the industry.

On this episode of Beauties & Beasties we're joined by Dr Hannah Fair, Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Southampton.

Hannah has conducted around 50 in depth interviews with residents across London and the South East to better understand their experiences of pests and pest control.

What makes someone finally pick up the phone and call a professional pest controller?

What have people tried before seeking help?What worries them most when pests invade their homes?

And what do customers really think about the pest control industry?

This fascinating discussion explores the human side of pest management, revealing the emotions, frustrations, decision making processes and expectations of the people we serve every day.

Whether you're a pest controller, business owner or simply interested in understanding customer behaviour, this is an episode packed with valuable insights.

If you have ever been to an industry event you will know the name Helen Hall !

From Barrentine, BASF, Ramps to Rentokil .

Helen has a long standing career in Pest Management in many varied roles.

She joins us on this episode to talk through her journey and what’s changed over the years.