Pestie Profiles

In this episode, we’re zeroing in on the tiny, sneaky invaders that have taken over Noosa—Ghost ants! These tropical troublemakers might be small, but they’re causing big headaches. Tune in as we uncover the secrets to identifying and controlling these elusive pests before they haunt your home!

This summer, as the temperatures rise, so do the mysterious insect bites that have homeowners and resort managers in a frenzy. Are they bedbugs, or something else entirely? In this episode, we break down the usual suspects and show you how to play detective to unmask the real culprit behind those pesky bites. Tune in and learn how to solve the mystery of the invisible biters!

In this Pesties Profiles episode we chat to Mark and Tanya Glancy from D-Tec Pest Solutions based in South Brisbane. D-Tec is possibly the most awarded pest control business in Brisbane. So not only do we chat about what makes them so successful but also a unique aspect of their business, contract shooting. Contract shooting is an aspect of pest management that many of us would love to get involved in but don't know how or know how to get the opportunity. Mark gives us insight into what is required and what is involved in contract shooting particularly for pigeons. We also chat about Mark and Tanya's massive community work particularly their son Sam's charity foundation Kids4kids. This is definitely the podcast for anybody who loves shooting and wants to incorporate shooting contracts into their business.

This episode, we chat with Amanda Robin from Competitive Services. Not only is Amanda the Queensland General Manager for CPS, but she was also recently awarded the Office Employee of the Year at this year's WIPM Recognition Awards. With over 20 years under her belt in the pest industry, it's not hard to see why! Although Amanda's main role and passion is sales, she is also a qualified technician and loves getting on the tools. Amanda shares her secrets to sales, particularly "cold calling," and how to not only grow your database but also how to recruit and retain staff. Despite Jay recounting some of his goriest carcass removals and Nicky recounting the story of Jay doing the Full Monty, this podcast was actually a lot of fun! Nothing better than a bit of banter with our cousins from across the "dutch"!

In this episode, we chat with Stephanie Paddick from Jim's Termite and Pest Control. Stephanie was recently awarded the Leadership Award at this year's WIPM Recognition Awards, and it soon becomes apparent why!.

We discuss how Stephanie and her husband, Lynton, started in the industry and then became the regional franchisors, not only for South Australia but also for Sydney and country New South Wales. Stephanie then shares with us Lynton's battle with cancer and how she has soldiered on, not only as a mum but also as a mentor to her 35 franchisees.

We also delve into the details of the Jim's group model and why it has been so successful. This podcast is truly inspirational and is a perfect representation of what Pestie Profiles is all about. We dedicate this episode to Lynton Paddick RIP buddy!

In this Pestie Profiles episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Justin Herbert, owner of Pestige Solutions based in Sydney, New South Wales.

The Herbert family is synonymous with the Pest Management Industry including Justin's dad, Ted Herbert who invented the Taipan Public Area Rodent Bait Station as well as several other pest management tools that some of us use and wouldn't even know.

As our conversation unfolds, we also venture into the world of industry conferences. We navigate through the exciting stories of networking, knowledge sharing, and the camaraderie that makes these events so rewarding. And of course we start making plans for the upcoming Pestworld Conference in Hawaii next month.

This episode has it all, education, inspiration and of course good old fashioned humour!