Falconry & Bird Control: Going Self-Employed in Pest Control | Michael DallTopics we will coverFalconry work Working for someone or taking the risk to get it alone and try self employed which is actually a question that comes up alot in pest control groups quite often.

Wasp nest crazy season & so much more!https://mdfalconryandpestsolutions.co.uk/For all Pest perspective podcast linkshttps://linktr.ee/pestperspectivespodcast

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Mental Health in Pest Control: Breaking the Silence in the Industry | Anna Mollins, Pest MindsPest perspectives EP 25 - Anna Mollins - Pest MindsPest Minds is a site for individuals within the pest professional industry can tell their mental health journeys anonymously with the hope that by talking openly, we can show that you are not alone.Anna Mollins created Pest Minds after hosting a talk on mental health in a trade association conference. A short while after this a pest professional sought her out to thank her, because in hearing her and another’s own experience with mental health struggles, it gave them the courage to seek help. Knowing that they weren’t alone had helped them to take the first positive steps in improving their own mental health.

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Social Media for Pest Control: Building a Business Through Content Creation | Jasmine Pest ProPest perspectives EP 24 - Jasmine Pest Pro - R & C  Pest ProsResidential and Commercial Pest Pro’s was formed in 2023 by Jasmine Almeter, other wise known as Jasmine PestPro on Tiktok, Youtube and Facebook. Jasmine has had the opportunity work with some really great local companies and along side of some great influential technicians and ACE’s. She has been able to mentor and guide the pest control industry in many different facets. She has been featured as a prominent woman in pest control and her successes have been in leading industry podcasts. She continues to lead locally as the areas primary Residential and Commercial pest professional.

https://residentialandcommercialpestpros.com/

This episode we talk about

Jasmins career in pest management

Main topic of podcast is how jasmin has built her business up from content creation within social media which might help many more people!

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#contentcreation #social #socialmedia #influencer #pestcontrol #pestmanagement #content

Learning & Growing in Pest management with andrew mcdonald from highland pest response!!

a short clip from a amazing podcast!

Highland pest response deals with Pest & Vermin Control and also Deer Management.⁠https://www.highlandpestresponse.co.uk/⁠

How to start & Build a Pest control company with mark porter from porters pest control!

a short 13 min clip from a amazing packed show!

Mark emphasized that customers remember how they felt, not just what you did.Clear communication, rapid response, and genuine care are what build strong, loyal relationships.Mark built his brand with community visibility, personal branding, and a consistent local presence.UK pest controllers can thrive by becoming a trusted local name rather than just another contractor.Positive Google reviews, referrals, and social proof drive the majority of new business.Delivering consistent, quality service earns long-term credibility and online presence.Porter’s approach uses authentic, down-to-earth messaging, including storytelling and personality.In a crowded UK market, pest control firms should avoid generic messaging and focus on local relevance.A tight, well-trained team can offer better service and flexibility than larger companies.Small firms have the advantage of direct leadership visibility and faster decision-making.

Pest perspectives EP 22 - Kieran Casper Sampler - VermiCure Pest Control!

At VermiCure Pest Control, we specialise in delivering professional, humane, effective solutions to pest infestations. Serving clients across Yorkshire, we implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to ensure long-term protection.

https://vermicure.co.uk/

Can a pair of terriers outsmart toxic traps? In this episode, we’re joined by Kieran Casper Sampler, founder of VermiCure Pest Control, who’s shaking up the industry with his eco-friendly, dog-powered approach to rodent control. Based in Yorkshire, Kieran shares how using trained Lakeland Terriers delivers fast, humane ratting results—while ditching the poisons.

🐀 What you’ll learn:

• Why using dogs for pest control is fast, humane, and regulation-ready

• How to build a pest business without big startup costs

• Tips for handling surging rat populations in urban UK areas

• The power of local reputation, trust, and community networks

• How to educate customers while staying eco-conscious and effective

Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this episode is packed with real-world lessons and a fresh take on rodent control.

👉 Tap play to learn how old-school tools are making modern pest control smarter.

#PestControl #EcoPestControl #TerrierRatting #VermiCure #RodentControl #UKPestControl #HumanePestSolutions #YorkshireRats #PestPodcast #SmallBusinessSuccess

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Are LED insect light traps really the straightforward upgrade many pest controllers think they are?

In Episode 23 of the Pest Perspectives Podcast, Shaun is joined by Tom Holmes of Tom Holmes Consulting — former BPCA President and a pest-management product development specialist with more than 20 years of industry experience.

Tom has spent much of his career involved in the design, development and promotion of professional pest-management products, particularly insect light traps (ILTs).

In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the biggest changes facing flying-insect management: the transition from traditional fluorescent UV lamps to LED technology.

LED offers some major potential advantages, including lower energy consumption, longer lamp life, reduced running costs and improved sustainability.

But Tom explains why the transition isn't necessarily as simple as replacing fluorescent with LED.

We discuss:

💡 LED vs fluorescent insect light traps
🪰 Whether LED ILTs can match fluorescent insect catch
⚠️ Why pest controllers shouldn't automatically assume every LED unit performs the same
🔧 The potential problem with manufacturer-specific LED replacement lamps
📦 Why standardisation and common consumables matter to pest-control businesses
💰 How LED technology could change servicing and business models
⚡ Energy savings and lower running costs for customers
♻️ Sustainability and the reduction of fluorescent lamps containing mercury
🧪 How insect light traps are actually tested
🔬 Laboratory testing vs real-world testing
🏭 Choosing the right ILT for different environments
📊 Why pest controllers should ask manufacturers for evidence and performance data

Tom also shares his journey from industrial product design into professional pest management, his years working within product development at Pelsis, and his experience serving as President of the BPCA.

We discuss why successful pest-management products have to start by understanding the problem they are trying to solve and why spending time with technicians working in the real world can reveal a very different picture from what is seen from the office.

The conversation also covers industry leadership, recruitment, product development, regulation and some of the wider challenges facing professional pest management.

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode?

Don't simply assume that switching to LED automatically means better performance. Ask questions, look at the evidence and understand exactly what you're installing.

🎙️ Pest Perspectives Podcast – Episode 23
🎤 Guest: Tom Holmes
🏢 Tom Holmes Consulting

If you're a pest controller, pest-management business owner, manufacturer, distributor or anyone responsible for insect light traps, this episode contains plenty to think about as the industry moves further towards LED technology.

Subscribe to Pest Perspectives for more conversations with pest-management professionals, manufacturers, technical specialists and industry leaders from across the UK and around the world.

#PestControl #PestManagement #InsectLightTrap #FlyControl #LED #PestControlUK #PestPerspectives #ILT

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In Episode 21 of the Pest Perspectives Podcast, Shaun is joined by Paul Westgate, Managing Director of Veritas Pest Consultancy, for a wide-ranging conversation about professionalism, training, pest control standards and where the industry needs to improve.

Paul has worked across virtually every level of professional pest management — from technician and field biologist roles through to consultancy, training, food manufacturing, auditing and industry representation.

And he isn't afraid to challenge the industry.

We discuss whether professional pest controllers are doing enough to separate themselves from amateur pest control, why simply putting down more bait isn't professional pest management, and why knowledge, communication and understanding the customer's needs are becoming increasingly important.

Paul also explains one of his favourite principles:

“The more you learn, the more you earn.”

That doesn't just mean money. Better knowledge can mean better results, better customer relationships, more five-star reviews, fewer callbacks and ultimately becoming a better pest professional.

Topics include:

🐀 Rodenticide stewardship and environmental responsibility
🎓 Why pest controllers should never stop learning
👨‍🔬 The difference between an amateur and a professional
🏭 Pest management inside food manufacturing sites
📋 BRC, SALSA, Tesco, M&S and other auditing standards
🗣️ Why customer-service skills matter in pest control
🪤 Glue-board legislation and the challenges surrounding it
🔬 Field biologists, consultancy and technical pest management
📊 Why the industry needs better data and research
🧠 Resistance, pest behaviour and evidence-led control
💼 Building value rather than simply selling pest control products
🤝 The role of BPCA, NPTA and wider industry collaboration
📚 Training, qualifications and raising professional standards
🔮 Where professional pest management needs to go next

Paul also shares experiences from more than two decades in the industry, including working with major food manufacturers, carrying out audits, training pest professionals and helping businesses improve their pest-management programmes.

This isn't just a conversation about killing pests.

It's about what it actually means to call yourself a professional pest controller — and what the industry can do to keep raising the standard.

🎙️ Pest Perspectives Podcast – Episode 21
🎤 Guest: Paul Westgate
🏢 Veritas Pest Consultancy

If you work in pest management, food manufacturing, auditing or are looking to develop your career in professional pest control, this episode is packed with practical experience, strong opinions and plenty to think about.

Subscribe to Pest Perspectives for conversations with pest management professionals from across the UK and around the world.

#PestControl #PestManagement #PestControlUK #PestPerspectives #FoodSafety #RodentControl #PestProfessional #IPM

Veritas Pest Consultancy

Please do get in touch with any Pest Control, Field Biologist, Training or Consultancy questions. We’re always happy to help where we can.

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What happens when a routine bee removal turns into a life-threatening emergency?In this episode 20 of the Pest Perspectives Podcast, Shaun is joined by Mark and George Vincent from Pestforce Northampton for a wide-ranging and very open conversation about professional pest control, wildlife management, bee removal and how the industry has changed over the years.George shares the frightening story of a bee removal where he was repeatedly stung, struggled to breathe and ended up collapsing — an experience that completely changed how he approaches PPE, bee suits, lone working and safety on every job.Mark also takes us back through the old days of pest control and gamekeeping, discussing some of the chemicals, techniques and attitudes that were once commonplace and how dramatically professional pest management has changed.We also get into:🐝 Professional bee removal and the risks involved🧤 PPE, bee suits and working safely⚠️ George’s life-threatening bee incident🎯 Mark’s background in gamekeeping🐀 How pest control has changed over the decades🏢 Why Mark and George chose the Pestforce franchise route⭐ Building reviews and growing a local pest control business🪤 Glue boards and changes within UK pest control🎓 Training, CPD and bringing younger people into the industry🦊 Fox control and wildlife management👷 Why pest control apprenticeships could benefit the industry💬 Some brilliant stories from years working around pests and wildlifeThis is one of those Pest Perspectives conversations that goes in plenty of unexpected directions — from old-school pest control stories to modern legislation, business, bees, wildlife and the future of the profession.If you work in pest management, are considering entering the industry or simply want to hear what professional pest control is really like behind the scenes, this episode is well worth a watch.🎙️ Guests: Mark & George Vincent — Pestforce Northampton🎧 Podcast: Pest Perspectives PodcastSubscribe for more conversations with pest management professionals from across the UK and around the world.#PestControl #PestManagement #BeeRemoval #PestControlUK #PestPerspectives #WildlifeManagement #PestController

How to Grow a Pest Control Business: From £0 to National Contracts | Mark Porter

Shaun talks to Mark Porter of Porter's Pest Control, marking his eighth year in business, about building a family-run pest control company from a single black Ford Fiesta into a team of ten with over 300 contracted clients - including a recent regional win covering 24 garden centres and a growing relationship with the Marriott Hotel Group.

Mark shares his journey through Prokill, Servest/OCS, and Lodi UK before launching his own company, the huge early bed bug job that put Porter's Pest Control on the map, and how they went viral with cinematic-style content that changed how the industry approaches marketing. They cover remote monitoring with RioLink cameras, drone surveys, dedicated emergency-response mopeds, why "value" matters more than price when selling pest control, and a sales technique of offering clients a choice of male or female technician, branded or unbranded vehicle. Mark's wife Holly also join partway through to share the family and operational side of running the business.

A genuinely inspiring listen for anyone building a small pest control business and wondering how far it can realistically go.