Pestie Profiles

By Jay Turner

The podcast series where we put the spotlight on the best in the pest business. Hear their stories, their successes, their failures, and ultimately what lead them to where they are today! Join Jay and... more

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How many episodes does Pestie Profiles have?

The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.

Pestie Profiles episodes:

February 26, 2023 Dr Dini Miller- Associate Professor of Entomology- Virginia Tech
This episode we chat to Dr Dini Miller from Virginia Tech. Dini is not only an Associate Professor of Entomology at Virginia Tech but is also the Urban Pest Management Specialist for the state of Virginia. Thanks to Nicky this is another of Jay's bucket list guests ticked off. Dr Miller is an internationally recognized expert in the areas of urban pest management particularly in bedbug and German cockroach management in low income housing. We chat about her world famous cockroach bait taco, assessment based pest management vs integrated pest management, and of course just some of the other research work Dini has been involved in. It doesn't take long before Dini's infectious enthusiasm and quirky personality has you not only loving her but also these semi-social insects that even us as pesties typically cringe at. This is the podcast for those that want an upper hand in German cockroach and bedbug work and also just want to listen to a natural story teller!
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1h 35min
February 05, 2023 Daniel D Dye II-Florida United States
This episode we chat to Daniel D Dye II (aka triple D) from Florida United States. Although supposedly now retired, Daniel has over 45 years of experience in the Pest Management Industry. Daniel is a bug ID guru of urban pest management, and is idolised and worshipped by so many in the industry and in particular Jay. And it doesn't take long to see why, not only is Daniel a wealth of knowledge and drive but he is also a genuine nice guy! We chat about Daniels long list of achievements, his current projects, his early childhood, ID tips and of course Jay and Daniel can't help but talk reptiles! This podcast is what Pestie Profiles is truly about "profiling the best in the pest business" and acknowledging their massive contribution to our industry.
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1h 33min
January 29, 2023 Damian Herrington- Integrity Pest Control Mackay
This episode we chat to Damian Herrington from Integrity Pest Control based in Mackay Central Queensland. Ever wondered how to start up a pest control business without having worked previously in a pest control business? Damian shares with us how he has used his own personal values to build a business that is currently doubling it's revenue each year. Damian carries the Integrity name with him through everything he does including speaking openly and honestly throughout this podcast. We talk about his religious beliefs, juggling 7 kids and most of all how he got started. This an inspirational podcast not only for those starting from scratch but also for those that want a business that they can be proud of! Enough to even have your face all over your vehicle!!
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1h 15min
January 22, 2023 Dr Phil Ridley- Professional Pest Manager
This episode we chat to Dr Phil Ridley from Professional Pest Manager-Your Pest Control Knowledge Centre. Phil is probably best known as the producer of the Professional Pest Managers magazine, as well as it's online components, but Phil also operates a small niche marketing agency called Bug Doctor Media. We talk about Phil's early career, from his research on leaf cutting ants, a cat food palatability scientist, his time with Dupont, to all the different services he now offers under the Professional Pest Manager and Bug Doctor Media umbrellas. We also talk about the upcoming inaugural Termite Professional Conference. We get an exclusive insight into the amazing guest speaker line up as well as the motivation behind organising this conference. If you are tossing up whether to go or not go to this conference, this is a must listen to podcast.
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1h 20min
January 20, 2023 2023 We're back baby!
We are back for 2023 stronger and better than ever! This episode we review our 2022 season, announce the favourite manufacturer, favourite sales rep, and favourite distributer. We chat about the highest ranking episodes for 2022 and some of our highlights. We also chat about our upcoming 2023 season, what we have planned, and what podcasts we have planned.
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45min
November 27, 2022 My Top Twelve tips for treating spiders
This episode is part of a series of podcasts where I turn some of my favourite written articles into podcasts Treating spiders is possibly the easiest pest we deal with as pest controllers, so it is often annoying when we get a call back for a spider treatment we have done. So this episode I go through my top twelve tips for treating spiders and hopefully eliminate that annoying service call with managing these everyday pests.
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55min
November 13, 2022 Fiji and Japan recap
This episode Nicky and I catch our breath and do a recap on our recent travels to Fiji and Japan all in a space of just two weeks. Our first week was in Fiji hanging with the amazing Vinay and Asita Chand from Fastkil Pest Control where we got to experience the incredible work ethic and the exceptional hospitality of the whole Fastkil team especially Vinay and Asita. Then it was a quick couple of days turn around and then off to the FAOPMA Pest Summit in Kyoto Japan and back again. We chat about some of the amazing people we met, what we saw at the conference and most importantly what we learnt! This podcast is a great insight into the pest management cultures in both Fiji and Japan.
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1h 2min
November 06, 2022 Jerry Schappert- The Bug Doctor (pestcemetery.com)
To celebrate our 50th episode we've called in the big guns! So this week we chat to Jerry Schappert from The Bug Doctor based in Florida, United States. But most would know Jerry as the founder and face behind the highly popular Pestcemetery.com facebook group. We chat about his early beginnings in the pest management industry, his own pest business, why and how he started pestcemetery.com, and all the other little projects Jerry is involved in, from being an author to our industries largest virtual training platform Pestcemetery Pro. And along the way we gain an insight into the pest management culture of the United States and how Australia is so different yet so similar. This is truly an inspirational podcast with such a humble man that has had such a positive impact on the pest management industry. What better way is there than to celebrate our 50th episode by putting the spotlight on truly one of the best in the pest business!
https://pestcemeterypro.com/
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1h 33min
October 30, 2022 Shaun Preston- Geelong Pest Control
This episode we chat to Shaun Preston from Geelong Pest Control in Victoria. We talk about how Shaun has used all those disciplined attributes he learnt in his time in the military to create not only a very successful pest control business in Geelong but also in Perth and other industries. Healthy mind, body and soul is his ethos and it shows. This is definitely the podcast for those wanting a more recent pest control business to model off! To be honest this is the pest control business that we all wish we were!
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1h 3min
October 16, 2022 Gary Journeaux-Competitive Pest Services
This episode we chat to Gary Journeaux from Competitive Pest Services based in Sydney. We chat about Gary’s humble beginnings to now having over 140 staff Australia wide and in Burma. We talk why Burma and how? And we also talk about how Competitive Pest Services is the only private company offering hygiene services nationwide. This is definitely an inspirational podcast and a great example of how hard work and taking a few risks can pay off.
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1h 1min

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How many episodes does Pestie Profiles have?

The podcast currently has 77 episodes available.

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