Pestie Profiles

Pestie Profiles

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Pestie Profiles episodes

  • 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!
    1 hr 3 min
  • 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.
    1 hr 1 min
  • Varroa mite update with Ben Moore

    Earlier this year NSW DPI detected Varroa mite in surveillance hives at the Port of Newcastle, and then subsequent areas following more hive inspections. NSW DPI then released the Biosecurity (Varroa mite) Emergency Order 2022 in an attempt to eradicate this parasite that has the potential to seriously impact the Australian Honeybee Industry. This week we chat to Ben Moore from Ben's Bees (our resident bee guru) to get the latest updates on the Varroa Mite outbreak status, we chat about the biology of this parasite, the lead up to where we are now, the future of our honey bee industry but more importantly what our obligations as pest managers are. What can and should we be doing to prevent the spread of Varroa Mite. This episode is a must listen for any pest manager that deals with bees and especially if you are based in NSW! Familiarise yourself with the Varroa mite emergency zone map and get the latest updates here- https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/biosecurity/current-situation/varroa-mite-emergency-response

    47 min
  • Mike Collins-AJet Services and PMANZ Honorary Life Member Award recipient.
    This episode we chat to Mike Collins from AJet Services Auckland New Zealand. Mike has been in the pest management industry for more 35 years and has been an integral part of the industry in New Zealand, having been president of the Pest Managers Association of New Zealand multiple times and assisting in writing New Zealand’s first accredited pest management certificate. Mike is a humble man with a cheeky sense of humour, so it’s not hard to see why he is such a likeable character.
    1 hr 21 min
  • Weeds with Porky Part 2
    This week we continue our talk on weeds and weed management with Mark Brown from Envirapest. Mark has been doing weed management for more than 25 years and has built a very successful and lucrative pest management business by focusing on urban pests in our summer months and weed management in the winter months. This episode we chat about application, managing clients expectations, pricing and even when things go wrong!
    1 hr 5 min
  • Talking tank mixes with Mark Linton

    This episode is our third instalment of talking insecticides with Mark Linton from Renovo Technologies and this time we cover the final stage of an insecticide product- the tank mix. Whether it be in our petrol powered bulk tank, our battery operated knapsack sprayer or a pneumatic hand sprayer this is all about the solution or emulsion we have prepared in that tank. How to mix it, what to mix with it, the effects of different water types, the life expectancies of our tank mixes and even the potential effects on different surfaces. This is another technical episode which is bound to get the brain ticking and make us all realise it's a lot more complicated than we thought! 

    1 hr 21 min
  • Kirrily Henry-Termitrust Dubbo
    This week as part of our Pestie Profiles On the Road series we stop into Dubbo and catch up with Kirrily Henry from Termitrust.
    Kirrily is an inspirational single mum of three who has embraced everything the Pest Management industry has to offer. We chat about how this once butcher decided it was time to take charge of her life and fell in love with our industry in return. It’s hard not to love Kirrily’s go getter attitude and of course humour. This is probably our funniest podcast to date, which is not surprising given we were in Dubbo!!!
    1 hr 12 min
  • Di Canham- Canham Pest Management Services
    This week Pestie Profiles goes on the road and we stop into the home of The Bathurst 1000. And of course we just had to take the opportunity to chat to Di Canham from Canham Pest Management. This is one of those truly inspirational stories that just had to be told. Di has been in the pest management industry along with her husband Mick since 1989. Mick and particularly Di have been dealt some pretty big blows along the way, that would have crippled most people. However Di’s one day at a time attitude has seen her push on and be a true inspiration to others. And we also learn a bit about Bathurst along the way.
    1 hr 8 min
  • Our favourite pest analogies with Trent Chapman
    This episode Trent Chapman joins me to share some of our favorite pest management analogies we use during our typical working day, not only with our students, but also our clients and staff! We can all agree that using analogies to help explain concepts to our target audience is a very useful tool. We as pest managers need to remember that the general public quite often have had very little experience with insect biology, and so it can be quite overwhelming when they are first confronted with an aspect of pest management. So using analogies that they can relate to, is the quickest and easiest way for them to grasp the whole concept.  We kick our chat off with possibly my favorite article https://lagunapestcontrol.com.au/termite-management-and-criminal-analogy/ .There is definitely something in this podcast for everybody!
    49 min
  • Weeds with Porky Part 1
    This week we talk all about weeds and weed management with Mark Brown from Envirapest. Mark has been doing weed management for more than 25 years and has built a very successful and lucrative pest management business by focusing on urban pests in our summer months and weed management in the winter months. This episode we chat about different types of weeds, herbicides and the equipment required to effectively manage weeds!
    1 hr 11 min

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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…

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