Killgerm Podcast

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Matt Davies on CRRU UK's latest updates. We delve into the practical implications of the upcoming restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide (SGAR) use in open areas and waste dumps, clarify burrow baiting rules, and discuss how pest controllers can adapt to these changes. The post Episode 42: CRRU UK Update Part 2: Navigating the New Rodenticide Rules first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

This Spring, we’re making it easier than ever to earn CPD points with Killgerm podcasts. Based on your feedback, we're introducing a new system that allows you to earn points faster. Instead of listening to a full batch of 12 podcasts for 6 points, now you can earn 1 point after every two podcasts you listen to. No more waiting—build up your points as you go! We would also like to introduce you to Michael Mioduszewski from the Killgerm Technical team who will be the new voice of the Killgerm podcast. With exciting new topics, ideas and guests, we cannot wait to launch this year's podcasts- starting now!The post Episode 41: CRRU UK Update w/ Matthew Davies first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In today's episode, Emma welcomes Sophie Wulff, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Arctech Innovation, to explore the groundbreaking BugScents Sentry Pro. Inspired by nature and advanced by science, this discreet and reusable monitor, powered by a patented fast-action aggregation pheromone lure, detects bedbugs in as little as 24 hours. Developed through a decade of research at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Arctech Innovation, the Sentry Pro is a game-changer in pest detection. Discover its unique features—like its slim, versatile design and ability to catch bedbugs across all life stages—while Sophie shares how this innovative solution is reshaping the pest control industry.The post Episode 39: Bedbug Detection and Bugscents Sentry – Part 1 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Join Emma Lown as she sits down with Dr Matthew Davis, Head of Technical at Killgerm, to discuss the recent change in licensing for glue traps.The post Episode 38 – New Licensing for Rodent Glue Traps first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Join Emma Lown as she sits down with Richard Moseley, the Key Account and Business Development Manager at Syngenta, in this insightful episode. They delve into the specifics of Advion Cockroach & Ant Gel, exploring its innovative features, effectiveness, and application techniques. Discover how this product is revolutionising pest control and providing a reliable solution for managing infestations. Whether you’re a professional in the field or simply interested in learning more about pest management, this episode offers valuable insights and expert advice from one of the industry’s leading figures.The post Episode 37: Cockroach & Ant Gel first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In Part 2 of this podcast, Emma is joined by Killgerm Area Sales Manager Rob Simpson to discuss cluster flies and how to manage them, as well as some anecdotal stories from Rob from his days as a Pest Controller. Click here for Part 1.The post Episode 36: Cluster Flies – Part 2 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In Part 1 of this podcast, Emma is joined by Killgerm Area Sales Manager Rob Simpson to discuss cluster flies and how to manage them, as well as some anecdotal stories from Rob from his days as a pest controller. Click here for Part 2.The post Episode 35: Cluster Flies – Part 1 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Today, Emma is joined by Maike Schmitz to discuss the new era of insect management technology. For the last 5 years, Maike has been the international sales manager for PestWest, and today she has kindly joined us to discuss the new LED range of electronic fly killers.The post Episode 34: Quantum X Tube Technology first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

This month, Killgerm's resident bird expert Alastair Fernie joins Emma Lown to discuss the latest offering of bird spikes and bird control products .The post Episode 33: Bird Spikes first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In order to talk about the concept of digital pest control as part of a wider discussion surrounding the future of our industry, Luke is joined by Gary Nicholas, Digital Pest Management Manager for Bayer UK. Amongst other things, the pair discuss the industry's perception of technology, how it might help bring a younger generation to pest control, and speculate on what the future might hold.The post Episode 31: Digital Pest Control first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In an eye-opening episode, Neil Wotherspoon, Director at Elite Pest Management, is welcomed on the podcast to talk about his time working in military-occupied Afghanistan. Luke questions Neil about his day-to-day activities, the pests he came into contact with, the conditions he faced, and what he learnt from the experience.The post Episode 30: Pest Control in Afghanistan first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Luke is joined by Alan Buckle, the Chairman of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU), to discuss the organisation's core principles and objectives, how pest controllers and CRRU can help one another, and what the future holds for CRRU. The post Episode 29: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

We turn our attention to a specific product as Luke is joined by Iain Urquhart, the inventor of the AF Amicus rat box. They discuss what makes the AF Amicus successful, and how a pest controller can get the most out of it.The post Episode 28: AF Amicus first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Mark Ward, Killgerm's Product Development Specialist, returns to the podcast to discuss grey squirrels. Luke asked about a squirrel's biology, why controlling the species is a necessity, and the specific methods and equipment used to do so.The post Episode 27: Squirrel Control first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Luke is joined by Avril Turner, Killgerm's Technical Manager for the Midlands, to discuss the how behavioural resistance can occur in house mice and, when it does, how to overcome it.The post Episode 26: The Behavioural Resistance of the House Mouse first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

For the first episode of 2022, Luke is talking mole control with Mark Ward, Killgerm's Product Development Specialist. The pair discuss a mole's biology, why controlling the species is important, and the specific tools and techniques used to do so.The post Episode 25: Mole Control first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In the final episode of the series, Luke welcomes Tim Bloomer, Killgerm Area Sales Manager, to tell another curious anecdote. This time, Tim's unexpected tale surrounds the Tropical Warehouse Moth, and it displays the significance of pest controllers being able to occasionally think outside the box. The post Episode 24: Tales of the Unexpected – Tropical Warehouse Moth first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In the second episode of the series, Tim Bloomer, Killgerm Area Sales Manager, returns to tell Luke about an odd Biscuit Beetle case he encountered. On this occasion, the story shows the need for pest controllers to use all the clues they have to hand, despite how tenuously linked they seem.The post Episode 23: Tales of the Unexpected – Biscuit Beetle first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In the wake of the Chameleon Qualis' unveiling, Luke is accompanied by Maike Schmitz, International Sales Manager for PestWest. The pair discuss the new fly control product's features, its sustainability, and its Quantum X LED technology.The post Episode 22: Chameleon Qualis first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In the first of a three-part series, Luke is joined by Tim Bloomer, Killgerm Area Sales Manager. Tim tells the tale of an unusual incident involving an Indian Meal Moth which truly highlights to importance of insect identification.The post Episode 21: Tales of the Unexpected – Indian Meal Moth first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

As the launch of Harmonix Rodent Paste nears, Luke is joined by Richard Moseley, the Technical Manager for Bayer UK. The pair discuss the new rodenticide's ‘stop feeding' effect, its expansive areas for use, and how a pest controller can get the most out of it.The post Episode 20: Harmonix Rodent Paste first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

With the proposed Glue Traps (Offense) Bill being addressed by Parliament, Luke is joined by John Hope, the Technical Manager for the NPTA. They discuss the effectiveness of rodent glue boards, their importance to pest controllers, and the impact a ban would have on the industry.The post Episode 19: The Fight for Rodent Glue Boards first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden is joined by Helen Ainsworth, the Key Account Manager for BASF. With the launch of BASF's high-performance non-anticoagulant rodenticide Selontra, Helen is on hand to tell us all more about the new product.The post Episode 18: Selontra first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden has taken your suggestions on board and has recorded a podcast on Killgerm's waste disposal scheme. To help, he was joined by Stephen Leahy who is in charge of the waste disposal scheme.The post Episode 17: Waste Disposal first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden is once again joined by 2 guests with the return of Dr. Matthew Davies, as well as a debut on the Killgerm podcast in Victor Brugman. Victor joined Eden and Matt over the phone to discuss Bugscents – a new bedbug lure brought to the market by Vecotech.The post Episode 16: Bugscents first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden is joined by 2 guests for the first time on the Killgerm podcast, with the guests for this episode being Daniel Lightfoot (Syngenta) and Dr. Matthew Davies (Killgerm). They're both here to discuss Ridmus Alpha, the brand new rodenticide from Syngenta.The post Episode 15: Ridmus Alpha first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In a podcast that takes a slightly different format to usual, Eden had a chat with Greg Hopkinson about a brand new initiative from BASIS that they hope will add another layer of credibility to pest controllers and the pest control industry.The post Episode 14: PROMPT Verified first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Tim Bloomer is back on the Killgerm podcast and this time he’s chatting to Eden about Xignal, the innovative remote monitoring system used for rodents brought to the market by Dimo Systems.The post Episode 13: Xignal first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden is joined over the phone by Avril Turner, Killgerm’s Technical Manager for the Midlands. They discuss a problem that’s seemingly on the rise and debunk a few of the myths around textile pestsThe post Episode 12 – Textile Pests first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden is joined virtually by Toby Bateson; the brains and creativity behind Rat Mat, a product that's revolutionised rodent control using innovation and technology that's only been seen in pest control very recently. They chat all things Rat Mat from the initial idea to the use in the real world and everything in betweenThe post Episode 11: Rat Mat first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

A new style of podcast as Eden is joined by Killgerm's Area Sales Manager for the South-West of England and Wales, Tim Bloomer, over the phone to chat about a real-life job attended by Tim where he helped a customer out with a fly problem.The post Episode 10: Phorid Flies Case Study first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Syngenta's Daniel Lightfoot joined Eden over Zoom to discuss the their new product, the Outcast Ant Station. They chat at length about everything from the active ingredient and mode of action to the how the product is used in the real world.The post Episode 9: Outcast Ant Station first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden is joined over the phone by Gareth Scatchard from Sheffield City Council, who gives a great insight into a brand new product from PestWest that's been dubbed ‘the future of fly control'.The post Episode 8: flyDetect first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Eden meets Dr. Matt Davies to discuss the Tetramethrin reclassification from late February, why it's not as worrying as it may seem and what it actually means for pest controlThe post Episode 7: Tetramethrin Reclassification first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

A different type of podcast this time as Eden spoke to Killgerm's marketing executive, Jen Grant, who is responsible for all Killgerm social media accounts to give a walkthrough on the benefits of social media for businesses and how to get the most out of them.The post Episode 6: Social Media Management first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

As promised, Eden sat down for a chat with Alastair Fernie to discuss the recent changes in the world of bird control and the positives and negatives of different control measures.The post Episode 5: Bird Control Special first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In response to your episode suggestions, Eden sat down with Brady Hudson to speak about ULV treatments and how they benefit the customer as well as an opportunity for extra profit for the pest controller.The post Episode 4: ULV treatment first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

In a special one-off episode of the Killgerm podcast and a break from the usual format, Eden sat down once again with Dr. Matt Davies from the technical team at Killgerm to react the breaking news of the withdrawal of a stalwart of pest control in Ficam W. The pair of them speak about why it's happened, the alternatives and why it's not the end of pest control.The post Episode 3: Emergency Podcast – Ficam W withdrawal first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

Among the seemingly endless changes in the industry, Eden Harris is discussing one of the positive ones with Bayer's Technical Manager, Richard Moseley. They discuss the exciting new broad-spectrum suspension concentrate, K-Othrine Partix, why it's such an innovative product and how it's changing the face of insecticide use.The post Episode 2: K-Othrine Partix first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

For the first ever Killgerm podcast, our regular host Eden Harris is joined by the Head of the Killgerm Technical department, Dr. Matt Davies to discuss the situation with Asian Hornets this year and what to do if you see one as well as the negatives of the recent withdrawal of Fendona 6SC, the potential light at the end of the tunnel and why even the biggest product withdrawals aren't all doom and gloom.