Podcasts about Pest

In this episode, I sit down with Greg Isenberg to talk about the types of businesses most people overlook. We get into sweaty startups, firewood delivery, nanny recruiting, Christmas light installs and how some of them quietly turn into million-dollar companies. I also share why I've spent over six figures on domains and why that's one of the best investments I've ever made. If you're trying to figure out where the real opportunities are, this one will give you a blueprint. Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03  

How are Texas rice farmers battling an insect that's devastating their crops? In this urgent episode, experts detail the impact of the invasive rice delphacid and its link to a major plant virus. Get insights from farmers, researchers and entomologists on current challenges, control methods, and why this pest is a growing threat across the Southern U.S. Don't miss this revealing look at rice farming under siege. With special guests: Dr. Lina Bernaola, Entomologist, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Dr. Sam Rustom, Weed Scientist, Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Cliff Mock, Texas rice farmer & crop consultant Hosted by: Steve Linscombe and Michael Klein

Eine neue und frische Folge Mischbenzim. Euch erwartet Motocross, Hard Enduro, 30 Sekunden Hass und Geschichten über Wespen und Gegenstände die Jan und Benedikt aus unerfindlichen Gründen hassen wie die Pest.Die SMX Playoffs gehen in die erste Runde, leider nur zu 50%, wegen Wetter….Warum nicht wenige EMX 250 Teams Geld dafür bezahlen würden, in 2026 nicht nochmal in die Türkei zu müssen, das alles in dieser freshen Folge.Hören, Liken, nochmal Hören. Danke.Folgen!IG: @‌coach_janIG: @‌benzim .officialIG: @‌benzim_fashionCheck das Triumph Summer Special:Nur 10.900 inkl. NebenkostenAktion gilt bis Ende SeptemberErsparnis von 1.245 EuroAngebot gültig für TF 450-RC. Nur bei teilnehmenden Triumph Offroad Händlern und nur solange der Vorrat reicht.Bike mit entwickelt von Ricky CarmichaelSiegerbike & Holeshot-Bike von Max Nagl!Infos zum Summer Special findest du hier: www.triumphmotorcycles.de/aktuelle-promotions/germany/tf-450-rc

Äntligen är det ordning på torpet, synd bara att kåken brinner. Kim, Per och Pest faller snabbt ner i brunpölen, bakdelen, röven och den eventuella bögen. Frågorna är som best pubertala men åh så viktiga! Lyssna nu, du kan vara bög! Finger eller ljus till alla er därute! Kärlek! /Imperiet podcast

To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/cYcD91eX5rQIn this episode, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry engage with Paul Barraza, a seasoned home inspector from Northern California. They discuss the nuances of home inspections, including energy efficiency, wildfire preparedness, and earthquake safety. Paul shares his journey into the home inspection industry, the importance of community forums, and the challenges faced in California's unique climate. The conversation also delves into the significance of crawl space inspections, HVAC systems, and the evolving regulations surrounding home energy scores and safety measures.TakeawaysPaul Barraza started his inspection career in 2007 after being inspired by a friend.Community forums play a crucial role in sharing knowledge among home inspectors.Home Energy Scores provide a standardized assessment of a home's energy efficiency.California mandates home energy scores at the time of sale to improve energy efficiency.Wildfire preparedness includes creating defensible space and home hardening measures.Earthquake safety inspections focus on bolting and retrofitting older homes.Crawl spaces in California often lack proper encapsulation, leading to moisture issues.HVAC systems need to be properly designed and installed for optimal performance.The importance of using high-efficiency filters in HVAC systems to improve air quality.Pest inspections are vital for homes with stucco exteriors to prevent hidden damage.Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introductions03:01 Paul Barraza's Journey in Home Inspections05:47 The Importance of Forums and Community in Home Inspection09:06 Understanding Home Energy Scores12:06 California's Energy Efficiency Regulations15:03 Wildfire Preparedness and Home Hardening17:54 Earthquake Safety and Inspections20:52 Crawl Space Inspections and Challenges23:56 HVAC Systems and Air Quality26:57 Final Thoughts on Home Inspection Practices

Ein jüdischer Außenseiter aus Odessa, Waldemar Haffkine, entwickelt in Indien innerhalb weniger Monate einen Impfstoff gegen die Pest. Millionen Menschen werden damit geimpft, doch dem Forscher schlagen Skepsis und Unmut entgegen; heute kennt ihn kaum jemand. In der vierten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit Haffkines Impfstoff und einem tragischen Unfall.

Ein jüdischer Außenseiter aus Odessa, Waldemar Haffkine, entwickelt in Indien innerhalb weniger Monate einen Impfstoff gegen die Pest. Millionen Menschen werden damit geimpft, doch dem Forscher schlagen Skepsis und Unmut entgegen; heute kennt ihn kaum jemand. In der vierten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit Haffkines Impfstoff und einem tragischen Unfall.

Ein jüdischer Außenseiter aus Odessa, Waldemar Haffkine, entwickelt in Indien innerhalb weniger Monate einen Impfstoff gegen die Pest. Millionen Menschen werden damit geimpft, doch dem Forscher schlagen Skepsis und Unmut entgegen; heute kennt ihn kaum jemand. In der vierten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit Haffkines Impfstoff und einem tragischen Unfall.

Ein jüdischer Außenseiter aus Odessa, Waldemar Haffkine, entwickelt in Indien innerhalb weniger Monate einen Impfstoff gegen die Pest. Millionen Menschen werden damit geimpft, doch dem Forscher schlagen Skepsis und Unmut entgegen; heute kennt ihn kaum jemand. In der vierten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit Haffkines Impfstoff und einem tragischen Unfall.

Der hr1-Talk mit Dr. Werner Bartens „Ich bin mit Leib und Seele Mediziner und Journalist“ Dr. Werner Bartens studierte Medizin und Germanistik, weil er im Laufe seines Studiums bemerkte, wie wichtig es ist, medizinische Fragen fundiert beantworten zu können. Mittlerweile hat er mehrere Bücher geschrieben und arbeitet auch als freier Journalist sowie als leitender Redakteur im Wissenschaftsressort der SZ. Im hr1 Talk redet er mit Moderator Klaus Reichert vor allem über die Geschichte der Medizin und was die aktuellen Diskussionen in seinem Fachbereich sind.

Dirty Word of the Day: Fens vs Bogs Problem with Chinch bugs & other problems? Special Guest & Expert, Roi Levin VP of Environmental Pest & Lawn Services, Inc has your answers. Teresa answers your about transplanting Asiatic jasmine, using weed killer now is BAD & sod.

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.Show linksHeartbeat Collection Method in Laravel 12.26; Wayfinder Now in React and Vue Starter KitsUse Amazon's new Fair Queue Feature With SQS in Laravel 12.27Pest 4 is ReleasedLaracon AU 2025 Talk Titles RevealedHandle ownership relationships between Eloquent models with Laravel OwnableA Fluent Path Builder for PHP and LaravelSmart Cache Package for LaravelPassword Strength Estimator Validation in LaravelLog Outgoing HTTP Requests with the Laravel Spy PackageAdd Notes Functionality to Eloquent Models With the Notable PackageQuickly Generate Forms based on your Eloquent Models with Laravel FormelloAdding Autocomplete to Your Laravel ApplicationsImplementing User Confirmation Dialogs in Laravel Livewire with wire:confirmOptimizing Laravel Livewire Performance with Computed PropertiesUsing SQLite in production with LaravelStop Writing Bad Controllers: Laravel Custom Collections Transform Your Code

Billy Wright is the owner at Zona Pest Solutions (https://zonapestsolutions.com/).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zona.pest/?hl=esFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/zonapestsolutionsThe Pest Control Millionaire Podcast is all about helping small business owners scale their lawn and pest companies by talking to experts in the service industry.For business coaching and mentorship, visit pestcontrolmillionaire.com.Send your business and entrepreneurship questions to info@pestcontrolmillionaire.com and we'll answer them on the show!Produced by Sofia Salaverri and Dalton Fisher, Fisher Multimedia LLCFisherMultiMedia.com

Summoned to visit a local business owner, our heroes find his troubles to be of the insectoid variety. Kardain's pilgrimage leaves him unsated. Zara does her father's bidding. Verrol sneaks out.

In this episode, I sat down with Zuby to talk about the deeper side of entrepreneurship, confidence, culture, and what it means to build a meaningful life in today's world. We got into AI hype vs reality, why the health system is failing men, the societal pressure against family, and how confidence, not intelligence, is often the key to success. If you're thinking long term about wealth, health, or raising a family, this one's worth your time. Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03  

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• Frozen dessert dreams kick off the show with Mexican coconut ice cream bars rocket pops and fruit puree sticks because nothing says Labor Day weekend like arguing about which popsicle reigns supreme while your hands get covered in sugary goo• Fall prep mode officially activated as the guys discuss seasonal shop changes with Ross dealing with spider and critter invasions while Jess gets excited about cooler weather meaning longer work hours and Colton planning material stock ups for the holiday rush• Pest control becomes a real topic when Colton introduces dirt daubers to Ross who has never experienced these mud nest building wasps that apparently love to clog up fan motors and other equipment while carrying paralyzed spiders around like some kind of wasp horror movie• Virginia Beach vacation recap brings whiskey discoveries as Ross visits the historic Cavalier Hotel with its prohibition era basement distillery while dealing with post hurricane waves powerful enough to push kids 40 feet up the beach• Jess absolutely lights up talking about framing work and learning construction terminology while building vaulted ceilings and dealing with Florida hurricane codes that require nailing every four inches because apparently Mother Nature takes no prisoners• Software discussions get technical when Colton considers upgrading from his current workflow to Adobe Illustrator after getting advice from longtime maker Vern while using Inkscape to calculate resin volumes for his CNC projects• Meranti takes center stage as wood of the week revealing how this Southeast Asian lumber got marketed as Filipino mahogany during the mid century furniture boom even though its not real mahogany but was cheap and plentiful from post war Philippines• Construction trivia becomes unexpectedly entertaining as Jess tests the guys knowledge of king studs jack studs bird mouth cuts and cripple studs while sharing real world framing wisdom about thinking fifteen steps ahead for the next contractor• Tarnished Truth distillery from Virginia Beach gets the whiskey spotlight with their three year high rye bourbon that costs 60 bucks but tastes decent enough for a vacation souvenir though definitely not worth secondary market prices• Hat cleaning wisdom closes out the show with Jess sharing his Dawn dish soap and toothbrush method for keeping work hats fresh without destroying the fabric while Colton discovers acetone removes spray foam from skin and Ross recommends hat brushes for daily maintenance

David built four of the fastest growing companies in his industry. His recent venture, Aptive, grew to 500m dollars in just eight years into the third largest residential competitor in America. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. A company's secret sauce is really the recipe of best practices, key metrics and its people. 2. A great brand is a story that never stops unfolding. Entrepreneurs should continually innovate in order to survive. 3. Innovation just makes work fun. Humans are always happiest when we're striving after our true potential. Award-winning pest control. Pest expertise with neighbourly care - Aptive Environmental Expert Pest Control Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. ThriveTime Show - Attend the world's highest rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark and now featuring Football Star, Tim Tebow, and President Trump's son, Eric Trump, at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire.

Michael Mattson is the owner of Valley Pest Co. (https://www.valleypestco.com/).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valleypest/The Pest Control Millionaire Podcast is all about helping small business owners scale their lawn and pest companies by talking to experts in the service industry.For business coaching and mentorship, visit pestcontrolmillionaire.com.Send your business and entrepreneurship questions to info@pestcontrolmillionaire.com and we'll answer them on the show!Produced by Sofia Salaverri and Dalton Fisher, Fisher Multimedia LLCFisherMultiMedia.com

I joined Rohit to break down the real path to building wealth through business. We talked about picking the right boring business, building confidence when no one gives you permission, and why consistency beats intelligence every time. This is for anyone ready to stop analyzing and start taking action. Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03  

Hey neighbor! Ready to grow your own sweet, antioxidant-packed blueberries? Blueberries can be a bit more challenging to grow than blackberries, but we are here to help! We will go over tips and tricks to help you grow your own blueberries in no time! From the right varieties to planting, fertilizing, and watering, we will have you harvesting as a pro in no time.What you'll learn:• Blueberry Basics – The 3 main types (highbush, lowbush, half-high) and which is best for your garden.• When to Plant – The best seasons for planting based on your growing zone.• Light & Spacing Needs – How much sun and space blueberries need for strong growth and big harvests.• Soil & Fertility – Ideal pH levels, soil amendments, and the fertilizing schedule using HOSS All-In-One 10-10-10 Fertilizer.• Irrigation & Mulching Tips – How to water properly and keep roots healthy with mulch.• Pest & Disease Control – Preventing common problems for long-term success.• Pruning Guide – When and how to prune for young plants vs. mature bushes.• Harvest & Storage – How to pick at peak ripeness and preserve your blueberries.With the right care, your blueberry bushes will reward you with sweet harvests and lasting beauty in the garden for years to come!Blackberry & Blueberry Plugs - https://growhoss.com/pages/berry-plant-plugsYa'll be sure to join us this Fall at some of the great festivals going on! Great Garden Festival: https://www.justdigitfarms.com/the-great-fall-garden...Fall Gathering Georgia Bushcraft: https://www.georgiabushcraft.com/pages/fallWEBSITE - https://growhoss.com/EMAIL NEWSLETTER SIGN-UP - https://bit.ly/3CXsBAlJOIN OUR ROW BY ROW COMMUNITY:https://www.facebook.com/groups/rowbyrowFOLLOW US:Facebook - https://facebook.com/hosstools​Instagram - https://instagram.com/growhossTikTok- https://tiktok.com/@gardeningwithhossPinterest- https:/pinterest.com/growhoss#vegetablegarden​#hoss#getdirty#hossseeds#growyourownfood#growhoss#howtostartseeds#gardening 0:00 Start0:45 Let's talk Blueberries4:39 Why Blueberries?6:11 Low PH Needs and what you can do9:52 When and How to Plant12:54 Varieties 15:19 Fertility16:56 Pest and Disease Control17:44 Harvesting18:48 Pruning20:40 What else is going on at Hoss22:45 Garden Spotlight - Shannon Burke24:03 Farmer Hoss Winner - Charles Palmer

Aug. 21, 2025- This summer a quarantine zone for the European Cherry Fruit Fly was expanded in central New York so we explore the danger of this threat with Kevin Bittner, orchard manager at Bittner Singer Orchards.

Pest control companies sell for some of the highest multiples of any services businesses - this podcast uncovers why. Patrick Dichter and Clint Fiore interview Casey McDaniel, the co-founder of King Pest Solutions. We discuss Casey's journey of scaling to +$2M within 3 years, what the business might sell for today, and Casey's exit number he'd be happy to 'retire' with. Casey also details the ups and downs of a recent tuck in acquisition and how they think about organic growth vs buying more pest control companies. Casey McDaniel on X: https://x.com/pestctrlguyKing Pest Solutions: https://www.kingpests.com/Eversite - show sponsor & digital marketing: Eversite.com/inspiredClint Fiore & Dealonomy: https://www.dealonomy.com/Patrick Dichter & Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/

Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat Top Performing Wheat Varieties Grass Seed Labelling   00:01:05 – Weather, Pest and Disease Conditions in Wheat: Today's show starts with Jane Lingenfelser, K-State crop performance test coordinator, as she discusses the wheat tests from the 2024-2025 wheat growing season. In the first segment, she explains the weather, pest and disease conditions. and she continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing locations around the state.    00:12:05 – Top Performing Wheat Varieties: Jane Lingenfelser continues the show listing what varieties were the top performers in different testing locations around the state.  Wheat Crop Performance Tests https://bookstore.ksre.ksu.edu Seed Directory Colorado Wheat Trials Database https://thewheatfarmer.com   00:23:05 – Grass Seed Labelling: We end the show with K-State Extension horticulture agent for Riley County, Gregg Eyestone, as he discusses the importance of reading labels on grass seed and paying close attention to the amount of "other crop seed" it contains.     Send comments, questions or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu.   Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Shelby Varner and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan

 This week on the PHP Podcast, Eric and John talk about the Pest 4 released, Prompt Injections, Try/Catch, 1Password for sudo, AOL dialup ends, and more… Links from the show: ! ! ! Discover San Diego ! ! ! | Meetup Pest v4 Is Here — Now with Browser Testing | Pest – The […] The post PHP Podcast: 2025.08.21 appeared first on PHP Architect.

Im Juni 1898 führt der französische Forscher Paul-Louis Simond mitten im Pestausbruch in Indien ein entscheidendes Experiment durch: Er will damit beweisen, dass Flöhe die Pest von Ratten auf Menschen übertragen. Bis heute wird er dafür gefeiert. Aber was hat Simond damals wirklich in seinem Hotelzimmer in Karachi getan und was hat das alles mit dem französischen Serum gegen die Pest zu tun? In der dritten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit dem verheerenden Pestausbruch in Indien und der Forschung an der Krankheit und dem Serum dagegen.

Im Juni 1898 führt der französische Forscher Paul-Louis Simond mitten im Pestausbruch in Indien ein entscheidendes Experiment durch: Er will damit beweisen, dass Flöhe die Pest von Ratten auf Menschen übertragen. Bis heute wird er dafür gefeiert. Aber was hat Simond damals wirklich in seinem Hotelzimmer in Karachi getan und was hat das alles mit dem französischen Serum gegen die Pest zu tun? In der dritten Folge unserer Serie beschäftigt sich das Team mit dem verheerenden Pestausbruch in Indien und der Forschung an der Krankheit und dem Serum dagegen.

Hey Neighbor! Ready to grow your own sweet, juicy blackberries? In this complete growing guide, we'll walk you through everything you need to know — from choosing the right varieties to planting, fertilizing, watering, and harvesting like a pro.In this video, you'll learn: * Blackberry Basics – The 3 main types (erect thorny, erect thornless, trailing thornless) and how to choose the best for your garden. * Variety Highlights – Sweetie Pie, Ponce, and Natchez blackberries — flavor profiles, growth habits, and productivity tips.* When to Plant – Best seasons for planting and why timing matters.* Light & Spacing Needs – How much sun and space your plants require for maximum yield.* Soil & Fertility – The perfect pH, soil amendments, and the ideal fertilizing schedule using HOSS All-In-One 10-10-10 Fertilizer.* Irrigation Tips – How to keep plants evenly watered and why drip irrigation can make all the difference.* Pest & Disease Prevention – Keep your plants healthy for years to come.* Harvest & Storage – When to pick for peak sweetness, how to store, and tips for preserving your harvest.Whether you're a first-time grower or a seasoned gardener, this guide will help you enjoy fresh berries straight from your backyard — year after year.Blackberry & Blueberry Plugs - https://growhoss.com/pages/berry-plant-plugsYa'll be sure to join this Fall at some of the great festivals going on! Great Garden Festival: https://www.justdigitfarms.com/the-great-fall-garden...Fall Gathering Georgia Bushcraft: https://www.georgiabushcraft.com/pages/fall

It's double-length episode time! TLC has put together another round of Q&A, pulling questions from folks on video and twitter. We do have to question their choice of interview area setup. They put up a background and then proceeded to film with only half of it in the shot. With the family taking a barrage of questions about how they operate, we get treated to another recitation of their memorized script that they all learn so well. We also both agree that Lego Hair's "I'm imparting wisdom" voice is super annoying. They end with Lego making a "big announcement". In the update(totally not a mini dig or anything haha), Whitney guides us through Pest's last chance effort to have his court case thrown out. Just be aware, the claims he made have more holes in them than his prison-issued undies. Enjoy what you hear? Would you like to support our summertime puzzle habit in Glendale, Arizona? Well head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug⁠⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would like to grab a jar and become one of the Pickle People, you get ad-free episodes, and even get them early. We post bonus episodes with Duggar content, personal topics, Mildred Mondays (gotta give the people what they want), recipes and other goodies. Join us on insta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@digginguptheduggarspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We also have a P.O. Box 5973, Glendale AZ, 85312

Maria Sorrentino started as a tech while studying social work and went on to build Pest Pros in Kalamazoo—plus Hive Nine and the “Lead People Manage Stuff” workshops. The Blue-Collar Twins dig into how she hires, pays, and develops people, why peer groups changed her trajectory, and the faith-driven mission that keeps her scaling without losing the heart of the business. It's a field-tested blueprint for owners who believe culture and accountability win long term. You'll hear: The “part-time is a lie” origin story and why pest control is a marketable, problem-solving trade.How she worked every role—tech to termite inspector to operator—and why being a people-first leader beats being a “bug nerd.”Comp & culture: the “altruism base” (paid non-billable hours), commission hygiene, and building a team that actually likes accountability.The Top-100 epiphany that expanded her vision—and how a 100-mile service radius actually works.Peer pressure, the good kind: inside “The Eagle's Nest” where owners open P&Ls and leave with bruises (and breakthroughs).Why Hive Nine & “Lead People Manage Stuff” were built for leadership benches—not just owners. Show links: From Gym Teachers to Service Leaders: The Julio Twins' Story | Last Bite Mosquito, Viking Pest https://youtu.be/DAYxtzhswxs From PE Teachers to Pest Control Owners: The Julio Twins Share Their POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps 00:00 – Cold open: “Pest control is a real marketable skill… it's problem-solving.” 00:34 – Intros + how Maria connected with the Twins (Pest Cemetery days). 02:00 – Getting in: social work student → office → certified → field (and why “part-time” is a myth). 03:16 – Working every role: tech, termite inspections, then operator. 03:56 – “People person” vs. “bug nerds” at home—owning her lane. 04:31 – Starting Pest Pros (2018) with a home-inspector partner. 19:29 – The “altruism base”: paid non-billable hours that keep teams balanced. 20:22 – Paul Bello: from officiating her daughter's wedding to training her techs. 22:08 – Vision unlock: seeing Top-100 peers and realizing what's possible. 23:16 – Service map: running a 100-mile radius out of Kalamazoo. 25:46 – Boundaries, family, and why the business became a shared “fun thing.” 26:21 – Coaching bias: why Maria pushes revenue (and learned to respect margin). 31:24 – Hive Nine Consulting: events that develop teams, not just owners. 31:52 – “Lead People Manage Stuff”: the leadership workshop series. 32:45 – Community: why pest control attracts the “best-hearted” people. 33:04 – Her personal mission—and how faith guides the next bet. 42:49 – Inside “The Eagle's Nest”: open books, hard feedback, real accountability. 52:05 – Superpower: being a connector—and a final invite to collaborate. 53:09 – Outro & CTA to Potomac and more resources.

In this episode, entomologist and forage research agronomist Dr. Erika Rodbell breaks down the hidden power of alfalfa. From pest control and nitrogen fixation to flexible harvest timing and improved forage quality, learn how alfalfa delivers agronomic and nutritional advantages that can boost your bottom line. This episode is sponsored by HarvXtra. Every operation has different goals and priorities. There's no silver bullet that works for everyone. But with the HarvXtra® Alfalfa trait, you have options. It's the first trait of its kind to provide the flexibility to produce higher-quality forage or extend harvest to maximize yield potential, which opens up new ways to optimize the way you grow alfalfa. You could do things the way you've always done them and get the results you've always gotten. Or, you could live life on the cutting edge with HarvXtra® Alfalfa and take your operation to a whole new level. Visit HarvXtra.com to learn more.

Justin and I break down how to build real wealth starting with just 10K and no pedigree. We walk through starting boring businesses, raising capital with nothing but grit, and scaling through smart delegation and structure. We also get into how I acquired Somewhere.com and why building a media engine isn't just about attention, it's about leverage. If you're serious about business and want to skip the noise, this one's worth your time. Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03  

Family-run businesses bring something special to their communities—and Pest Brothers is proof. Jose and Michael Rodriguez share how they've grown from summer door-knocking to one of Yelp's Top 100 Local businesses. Discover their secrets to stand-out service, ultra-fast response times, and building a team centered on trust. Learn what it takes to thrive in home services—and how family values fuel their success. Pest Brothers More about the episode Theme Music by Ali Schwartz and Meserole Sound

Got pests in your garden? Plant more flowers! Here's the most legit excuse EVER to plant a zillion flowers and turn your veggie garden into a beautiful, half-edible, half-ornamental paradise

For three decades, Alina Stevens' family business got “we want to buy you” letters almost daily—then in 2024, she finally said yes. In this candid conversation, Alina walks the Blue-Collar Twins through scaling All Pro Pest from ~25 to ~50 employees, choosing a buyer who kept the team (only one person left), and the emotional gear-shift from making every decision to consulting while the new owner hums along. It's a masterclass in female leadership inside a family company, statewide routing without extra branches, and knowing when to let the kids “go to college.” You'll hear: The moment “sell” went from never to now—and why employee continuity was the deal-breaker.How she modernized ops: true-mobile routing, GPS/cameras, and ditching IVR hell to stay customer-first.Lessons as a woman owner winning respect on job sites by knowing the craft cold.Why growth means you're never “over the mountain,” and how to communicate for buy-in (not just talk).Life after close: the ego hit of “they don't need me”… and the freedom to ask what's next. From Gym Teachers to Service Leaders: The Julio Twins' Story | Last Bite Mosquito, Viking Pest https://youtu.be/DAYxtzhswxs From PE Teachers to Pest Control Owners: The Julio Twins Share Their POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps 00:00 – “We got buy-your-company letters almost daily for 30 years… then we finally sold.” 00:50 – Intros: Alina's 2024 exit and the hard art of letting go 02:00 – “Never planned to be the bug girl”: Air Force pilot dreams → family firm roots (1971) 03:45 – Health crises, divorce, stepping in after raising kids—“somebody had to sail the ship” 05:10 – Change management 101: don't flip everything at once (ask her how she knows) 06:45 – Choosing the buyer: keep the people, not just the book—only one employee didn't continue 08:40 – Post-close role: retained as a 1-year consultant… but the newco barely needed her 10:10 – Scale at sale: ~50 employees, ~40 trucks; when she took over (~2015) it was ~25 staff 12:00 – Origin story: bank teller → office manager → marrying the boss (plus a $2/hr raise) 14:10 – Earning respect as a woman in a male-dominated niche: knowledge beats assumptions 18:30 – Statewide without branches: “true mobile” ops from home bases across Georgia 19:50 – From proprietary software (“Helper”) to mainstream + mobile; training older techs 22:30 – GPS & cameras: nightmare stories… and the crash video that saved a driver 26:00 – Phones & CX: VOIP, fewer prompts, always a human—because customer-first isn't a menu tree 27:40 – “FITFO”: figuring it out through hiccups, turnover, and route remaps 30:20 – Leadership reality: 3 a.m. at the office, good people who stayed, and new opportunities under newco 33:00 – Comfort vs growth: the tag that says “AND NEXT” and a Mexico pest-control idea 34:45 – Mentors & marriage: productive conflict that made the business stronger 41:30 – Culture: family and team, where competition never outweighed belonging 44:50 – Communication = buy-in: expect 60–70% of your own intensity; tailor the message to the person 52:30 – Meeting Potomac and what “you're the best” from an advisor really means

Join Buck Belue and Heath Cline as they get your Saturday started NFL Bounce - Shedeur Debut/ Tom Brady Statue Choppin' - Big off-season upcoming Pest around the College Football World - Penn State Travaris Robinson Interview Georgia Tech - Season preview See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up until now, browser testing in Laravel has felt… bad. Dusk was a huge step over nothing, but it's been slow and flaky and just waiting to be replaced with something better. And with Pest 4, Nuno's cracked it!In today's episode of Over Engineered with dig into the technical details of what makes browser testing in Pest 4 both very fast and much more stable than Dusk and all the other browser testing approaches that came before it.Links:PestNuno Maduro (all his socials)PlaywrightNuno's livestream of this episode

August is a busy but rewarding month in the garden. Although heat stress and plant fatigue can be a challenge, with attentive care, tidying up, and strategic watering and fertilizing, your lawn and garden can thrive into the fall. Tune in to hear Joanne's tips and advice for keeping your lawn and garden thriving in August. Topics covered in this week's episode: Bulb Preparation Start thinking about fall bulbs (both flowering and garlic) now, especially if you want specific varieties. Vegetables and Herbs Trim tired herbs (dill, basil, chives, oregano, thyme) for rejuvenation—stagger cuts for small crops to extend harvests. Monitor vegetables—harvest tomatoes and sow a second crop of lettuces and other cool-weather crops for fall. Keep gardens tidy: remove dead leaves and debris to prevent mildew and fungal diseases, especially after frequent watering. Watering Tips Due to a lack of rain and prevalent heat in the GTA (Greater Toronto Area), consistent watering is vital. Overhead watering (oscillating sprinklers) is inefficient—Joanne recommends a circular, ground-level sprinkler for deeper, targeted watering. Test soil moisture with a wooden stick/spoon for accurate watering, especially for new plants. Fertilization and Soil Care With heavy summer watering, nutrients may be depleted—top up with compost or hen manure, especially in raised beds and containers. Annuals and hanging baskets may also need fertilizer boosts (water-soluble or pellet) and a haircut to encourage new growth. Container Gardening Refresh tired annuals in containers or hanging baskets—replace or trim as needed for continued success through fall. Consider adding or dividing perennials like hostas in containers. Pest and Disease Watch Look out for mildew, spider mites, and aphids; ladybugs can help control aphids (ensure they are native). Lawn Care Lawns may look brown but are likely dormant, not dead—no need to fertilize or mow dormant grass. Focus on watering deeply rather than frequently. Use a rain gauge or simple container to check water penetration. Pay attention to weeds, especially crabgrass—remove before seed heads spread. Trees and Hedges Water trees deeply—target the feeder root zone, not just trunk; mature trees benefit when you water your lawn. Avoid spraying tree leaves or trunks. Prefer ground-level, slow watering instead of overhead for all garden areas. Pruning Prune flowering shrubs (weigela, lilac, spirea) by cutting older/dead branches from inside the shrub for rejuvenation. For evergreens (cedar, yew), light trimming and shaping are appropriate now; major pruning is best left to professionals if needed. Shape hedges so the base is wider than the top to ensure sunlight reaches the bottom branches. Hydrangea Tips Highlight on hydrangea varieties that thrive in heat and drought (Paniculata types like Bobo, Firelight Tidbit, Little Lime Punch, and Arborescens/Annabelle types). Water hydrangeas thoroughly—wilting signals the need for water. Enjoyment and Planning Observe visiting butterflies, bees, and birds; consider water features (birdbaths, fountains) that attract pollinators and wildlife. Take photos of garden gaps for future planning, especially for plants that bloom in late summer or fall. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden Are you a landscape or gardening expert? We'd love to have you on the show! Click here to learn more. Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low-maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

Hannes Hennche and I break down why entrepreneurship isn't for everyone and what separates the winners from the ones who burn out. We talk about delegation, building leverage, and why following your passion is usually a trap. If you've ever wondered who should be running a business, how to build a team that doesn't rely on you for every decision, and why $50/hour work with no skill beats chasing unicorns, this episode is for you. Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup     Podcasts:   The Sweaty Startup & The Nick Huber Show   https://open.spotify.com/show/7L5zQxijU81xq4SbVYNs81     Free PDF – How to analyze a self-storage deal:   https://sweatystartup.ck.page/79046c9b03  

There's lots of Duggars to choose to center an episode around, yet who got picked? Our favorite duo? No. The Duggirls? No. We got an episode focusing on Pest and Lego Hair. Cringe warning is advised. We watch Pest try to put together a grill and then use it to teach life lessons. For Lego Hair's birthday Cannon takes him to get an allergy test and, oddly, kinda shames him for his weight. In our Dig, we look at more ways that old Billy G's system allows for rampant abuse by insisting on only giving a good report of other Christians (Matthew 18). Don't even think about talking to other people, because that obviously means you don't love the lord. Enjoy what you hear? Would you like to support our newfound Personal Pan Pizza habit in Glendale, Arizona? Well head on over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.buymeacoffee.com/diggingupthedug⁠⁠⁠ . ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you would like to grab a jar and become one of the Pickle People, you get ad-free episodes, and even get them early. We post bonus episodes with Duggar content, personal topics, Mildred Mondays (gotta give the people what they want), recipes and other goodies. Join us on insta ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@digginguptheduggarspod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We also have a P.O. Box 5973, Glendale AZ, 85312

This week, Jacob Olins, SVP & GM of Fintech for WorkWave, joins Dan and Donnie this week to discuss trends in financial services available through pest and lawn software providers and how they can help you grow your business. They touch on consumer financing, fleet cards, credit card surcharges and more capabilities on the horizon.   Guest: Jacob Olins, SVP & GM, Fintech, WorkWave   Hosts:  Dan Gordon, PCO Bookkeepers & M&A Specialists Donnie Shelton, Triangle Home Services  

In this episode, Taylor Avakian and I break down how leverage across every part of my business, from owning multiple companies to using AI to boost performance. We talk about how to structure a team, build a system that scales, and why most people fail at delegation and hiring. It's a real look at what it takes to grow without getting buried in the process. Grow your business:   https://sweatystartup.com/events   Book:   https://www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X     Newsletter:   https://www.nickhuber.com/newsletter     My Companies:   Offshore recruiting – https://somewhere.com   Cost segregation – https://recostseg.com   Self storage – https://boltstorage.com   RE development – http://www.boltbuilders.com   Brokerage – https://nickhuber.com   Paid ads – https://adrhino.com   SEO – https://boldseo.com   Insurance – https://titanrisk.com   Pest control – https://spidexx.com     Sell a business:   http://nickhuber.com/sell     Buy a business:   https://www.nickhuber.com/buy     Invest with me:   http://nickhuber.com/invest     Social Profiles:   X – https://www.x.com/sweatystartup   Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sweatystartup   TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/404?fromUrl=/sweatystartup   LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sweatystartup    

What began as a $4-an-hour summer gig at Western Pest has grown into Hoffman's Exterminating, a six-branch powerhouse ranked among PCT's Top 100—and CEO Bill Hoffman is still at the helm. Certified as an entomologist and PCQI, Bill joins the Blue-Collar Twins to unpack how pig-farm discipline, union-shop lessons, and a “coach-not-tech” mindset fueled steady, one-to-three-hires-per-year growth—and landed Hoffman's as the official pest-control partner of the Philadelphia Eagles. You'll hear: Door-Knock Origins – mortgaging sweat equity into a one-man startup while moonlighting at a deli and landscaping crew.Coach's Playbook – shifting from “crawl-space hero” to head coach and writing SOPs that free his team to execute.Eagles & MLS Deals – the referral chain—from a mom-and-pop acquisition to MLS partner to NFL sidelines—that proves community karma pays.Culture Moat – 20-year employees earn lifetime health insurance; paid volunteer hours keep staff and community for life.Seasonality Hacks – 55 % commercial mix, exclusion division, and weather “audibles” that keep 70 techs busy through Northeast winters.Mission Beyond Margins – board seats at two Ronald McDonald Houses, sustainability work at Lincoln Financial Field, and why “quality over quantity” still drives every decision. Stick around for Bill's blunt advice on moving from technician mindset to $30 million CEO—and why the best companies know when to act big and when to act small. From PE Teachers to Pest Control Owners: The Julio Twins Share Their POTOMAC Experience https://youtu.be/HAx9noqsqTo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulgiannamore www.potomaccompany.com https://bluecollartwins.com Produced by: www.verbell.ltd Timestamps (podcast.co-ready) 00:00 – Cold-open: “A $30 M CEO is a coach, not a tech.” 00:50 – Pig-farm work ethic: discipline, sharpened blades, and early hustle 02:35 – South-Jersey roots & lifelong Eagles fandom 02:55 – How referrals turned a tiny list buy into MLS ➜ Philadelphia Eagles partnerships 05:05 – Acquisitions to “Acquired”: recap of Bill's first Buzz appearance 07:00 – Buying a $500 K mosquito firm—and learning seasonal economics 09:15 – Northeast seasonality vs. commercial stabilizer (55 % mix) 10:00 – Accidental entry: summer helper at Western Pest, 17 years old 11:20 – Youngest branch manager at 25 in a union shop 14:00 – Culture shift at Western sparks Hoffman's launch (1990) 16:00 – Business plan > job plan: mapping the ladder out of the truck 18:45 – “Head-coach” pivot—training others, not turning wrenches 19:05 – Growth cadence: adding 1-3 people per year to 100 staff 23:00 – Weather “audibles”: rain days become training & commercial installs 25:25 – New exclusion division born from techs' handyman passions 26:55 – Retention: 20-year techs earn free lifetime health insurance 28:55 – Paid volunteer hours & community pillars (Eagles Youth, Union Pitch, Ronald McDonald House) 31:50 – Board roles & the Shamrock Shake origin of Ronald McDonald House 34:40 – Giving-back philosophy: customers, employees, community love loop 36:50 – Backyard beekeeper, fisherman, grandfather—off-hours balance 40:50 – Advice to one-truck operators: vision first, hire for ambition 46:00 – National-account niche: regional independents vs. the “Big 4” 49:45 – Future of pest control: techs always safe, managers must shine 53:10 – Final coaching wisdom: right people, right seats, Good to Great mentality 55:00 – Book that changed his leadership: Good to Great 56:30 – Flower-shop surprise & new Victorian HQ “Cheerful Dragonfly” 58:00 – Outro & Private-Equity Masterclass CTA

I Want to Burn This Place Down by Maris Kreizman is a funny, honest and hopeful collection of essays from a cultural critic. Maris joins us to talk about the golden age of blogging, Mad Men, magazines, physical vs digital reading, gateway authors and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): I Want to Burn This Place Down by Maris Kreizman Filterworld by Kyle Chayka Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe Meaty by Samantha Irby Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary Marjorie Morningstar by Herman Wouk The Fraud by Zadie Smith Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Audition by Katie Kitamura Great Black Hope by Rob Franklin A Separation by Katie Kitamura Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney Flashlight by Susan Choi Searches by Vauhini Vara

The New World screwworm has cattle ranchers, entomologists, and the federal government on edge. The pest was successfully eradicated from the US decades ago, but has recently been moving north from South America into Central America and Mexico, with concerns that it may cross the border into Texas. It's notorious for laying eggs in the wounds of animals and slowly eating them from the inside out. Host Flora Lichtman speaks with entomologist Sonja Swiger about past efforts to get rid of the New World screwworm, and why that process involves dropping millions of bugs out of airplanes.Guest: Dr. Sonja Swiger is an entomologist and professor at Texas A&M in Stephenville, Texas.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

In today's episode, we dive into a summer gardening classic: how to manage insect pressure without chemicals, using simple, natural and organic pest control strategies you can start implementing today.For more information on organic pest control, check out our blog post here: https://homesteadingfamily.com/garden-pest-control/In this episode, we cover: