Podcasts about pest management

Are you a pest control owner looking to grow? Join Our Facebook Group with 2,500+ Members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestcontrolmillionairesJim Steed is the owner and CEO of Neighborly Pest Management Inc: https://www.neighborlypest.com/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

Musical Liquidator 9 February 2026 Show 148. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On wwwbootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Musical Liquidator 6th February 2026 Show 147. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Are you a pest control owner looking to grow? Join Our Facebook Group with 2,300+ Members: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pestcontrolmillionairesJim Steed is the owner and CEO of Neighborly Pest Management Inc: https://www.neighborlypest.com/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

Join Jonathan and Michael as they return to the pocket universe of Pokémon to revisit the various arthropods you could catch there. This one has some cultural explorations of video games and gamer identities as well as conversation about why Pokémon might appeal specifically to the entomologists of the world.   Show Notes https://www.reddit.com/r/pokemon/comments/ckenhi/a_barely_scientific_cladogram_of_arthropod_pokemon/#lightbox  https://academic.oup.com/ae/article/64/3/159/5098346 Entomology Today interview on last article https://entomologytoday.org/2018/10/22/how-pokemon-opens-door-entomology-education/ The Entomological Diversity of Pokemon https://jgeekstudies.org/2018/10/12/entomological-diversity-of-pokemon/ The Phylogeny of Pokemon https://www.improbable.com/airchives/paperair/volume18/v18i4/Phylogeny-Pokemon.pdf   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Thank you so much for listening!

Musical Liquidator 2nd February 2026 Show 146. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share,

Mark & Debbie's Club A Go Go 31 January 2026 Show 16. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

 Musical Liquidator 30 January 2026 Show 145.Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Musical Liquidator 26 January 2026 Show 144. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Musical Liquidator 23rd January 2026 Show 143. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

How do you breed sheep that thrive in wet coastal hill country without routine drenching? What traits actually matter when you're selecting for challenging conditions? This week on the podcast, Mark is chatting to Fred Gane, who runs Kaituna Ridges, an 800-hectare farm near Havelock and the Pelorus Sound in the South Island of New Zealand, alongside his wife Nikita.Kaituna Ridges comprises a mixed grazing operation that includes over 5,000 Romney sheep and 200 head of cattle, as well as a Romney stud. Fred breeds dual-purpose Romneys that thrive in their wet, coastal hill country conditions. They focus on targeted parasite management rather than routine drenching of adult sheep, maintaining pressure on structural traits and selecting for animals that perform consistently in their challenging conditions.Fred also discusses diversification through the family farm's multiple enterprises, including their wool brand, Kaituna Ridges, which adds value to the fibre they produce, alongside their tourism business, bringing visitors onto the farm and showcasing their operation.-For more information on our fundraising efforts for the 'Cure Brain Cancer Foundation' visit this link:https://fundraise.curebraincancer.org.au/fundraisers/markferguson/twentysix2000Head Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, Heiniger Australia and New Zealand, and ProWay Livestock Equipment. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out the MSD range HERE Check out Allflex products HERE Check out Heiniger's product range HERE Check out ProWay's product range HERE

Musical Liquidator 16 January 2026 Show 141. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management, & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Happy New Year, Arthro-Pod Listeners! In this episode, each of the hosts choose an intriguing and slightly bizarre insect-related news story to dissect. Among the stories include 1) the controversial topic of cyborg cockroaches being developed for military applications, 2) a disturbing lawsuit involving bed bugs on a plane, and 3) the implications of granting legal rights to stingless bees in Peru. Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review! Thank you so much for listening!

Musical Liquidator 12 January 2026 Show 140. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Lasers may offer a chemical-free way to deter bird pests in vineyards and other agricultural systems.  George Gallagher, Department Head of Animal Science at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, explains why bird pressure goes beyond crop loss, raising concerns about disease risks like salmonella, E. coli, and transmission of avian influenza. He shares results from a controlled study using a handheld laser, aimed at birds' feet, to measure how long it took them to respond.  The research showed that different birds react differently. George highlights the importance of animal safety and the role of species-specific vision when evaluating new deterrent tools. Listen through the end to hear if the lasers work on rats.  Resources:   58: Barn Owls 114: Designing a Vineyard for Year-Round Sheep Grazing  272: 30 Gophers a Night: Why Barn Owls Belong in Your Vineyard Cal Poly Animan Science Department George Gallagher George Gallagher  |Amanote Research George Gallagher | Research Gate  Tactical to Practical: The Human Component of Human-Wildlife Conflict Resolution  Vineyard Team Programs:  Juan Nevarez Memorial Scholarship - Donate Online Courses – DPR & CCA Hours SIP Certified – Show your care for the people and planet   Sustainable Ag Expo – The premiere winegrowing event of the year Vineyard Team – Become a Member  

Musical Liquidator 9th January 2026 Show 139. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Host: Teresa Nees Guest: Melissa Schreiner Air date: Jan 07, 2026

Musical Liquidator 5 January 2026 Show 138. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk. Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Mark & Debbie's Club A Go Go 3 January 2026 Show 15. Show Sponsored By "Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk  Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Musical Liquidator 2 January 2026 Show 137. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk  Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

The Insect Eavesdropper is a revolutionary sensor that identifies pests by listening to them eat. Join UW Entomologist Emily Bick as she explains to Stephanie Hoff how piezoelectric microphones are turning plant vibrations into vital data for farmers and researchers across the globe. From tracking underground rootworms to reducing insecticide use, the technology is changing the future of crop protection and gaining interest from commercial entities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musical Liquidator 29 December 2025 Show 136. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  On www.bootboyradio.co.uk.  Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Happy 2025, Arthro-Pod listeners. We hope this year has treated you as well as it could have and that 2026 is better. During this cold wintery season, Michael and Jonathan say down to talk about ice crawlers, otherwise known as grylloblattids, those enigmatic insects that are associated with glaciers and high mountain environments. Or are they? Listen to the episode to find out why these insects are so cool, and how they deal with the cold.     Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

The Musical Liquidator 26th December 2025 Show 135. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk  Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Musical Liquidator 22 December 2025 Show 134. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk. Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Musical Liquidator 19 December 2025 Show 133. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share

The Musical Liquidator 15th December 2025 Show 132. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Hey there bug lovers! On today's episode, Jody, Michael, and Jonathan sit down and talk about the many wonder products that we can harvest from insects. This isn't just about eating insects, seasoned or not, but about the insects that make something for their own use that we have been able to figure out ways of harvesting and using as well. We talk honey, carmine, and more!   In addition, today we honor Bradon Coy of Lil' Dudes Insect Academy. Bradon has sadly left us, but his impact and dreams remain. If you have the means, you can honor his legacy by visiting https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/memorial and making a donation. 

The Musical Liquidator 12th December 2025 Show 131. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Hello bug lovers! Apologies for the delay but we hope you will enjoy this dive into insects and mythology. Jonathan takes us through the meaning of myth and religion before the while crew shares a story from a mythology that involves insects and they all dissect it. You can find a lot of different publications on this topic and it is a fruitful discussion to consider all the wats that insects and their relatives have affected religion.    Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

The Musical Liquidator Show 8th December 2025 Show 130. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, On www.bootboyradio.co.uk. Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Mark & Debbie's Club A Go Go 6 December 2025 Show 14. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, At www.bootboyradio.co.uk 

Musical Liquidator 5 December 2025 Show 129. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, At www.bootboyradio.co.uk  Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

The Musical Liquidator 1st December 2025 Show 128. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training,  At www.bootboyradio.co.uk Please Play, Like, Comment, Follow, Download & Share.

Most people in pest control don't start their story in county jail — but Michael Keith did. The Blue Collar Twins, Jason and Jeremy Julio, sit down with the founder of Cal Coast Pest Management to hear how he went from a violent upbringing in South San Diego to building one of the most respected pest companies in the region. After doing time at 18 and cutting ties with his past, Michael bounced through jobs until a community college class introduced him to pest control — and the structure he'd been missing. From Joshua's to Clark to hands-on mentorship, he built the skills that ultimately launched Cal Coast. Today, Cal Coast serves 900+ customers, employs eight team members, and holds a seven-year government contract. Michael shares how Muay Thai, emotional-intelligence training, and Stoic philosophy shape his leadership — and how strong culture and word-of-mouth drive 73% of his growth.

The Musical Liquidator Show 28th November 2025 Show 127.  Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training, At www.bootboyradio.co.uk 

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Mark Hoddle of University of California Riverside. They discuss some of Mark's worldly adventures while trying to track down biological control agents and his work with the South American palm weevil. Additional Resources Entomology's Indiana Jones Biocontrol lab Center for Invasive Species South American Palm Weevil Time Stamps (01:08:56) Flight Capacity and Energy Dynamics (01:10:23) Analyzing Flight Patterns and Dispersal (01:11:51) Implications of Dispersal Patterns (01:13:55) Urban Environments and Invasive Species (01:15:39) Host Preferences and Economic Impact (01:17:30) Management Strategies for Invasive Weevils (01:19:56) Innovative Control Methods in Agriculture (01:22:01) Economic Considerations in Pest Management (01:24:25) Trapping and Monitoring Techniques (01:27:17) Attract and Kill Strategies (01:30:09) Field Trials and Efficacy of Treatments (01:38:26) Proactive Management of Invasive Pests (01:42:01) Proactive Approaches to Invasive Pests (01:51:44) Biological Control Innovations (01:59:42) Future of Invasive Species Management (02:06:52) Public Awareness and Invasive Species (02:12:22) Closing Thoughts and Resources Zaworski, E. (Host) Hoddle, M. (Interviewee). S4:E42 (Podcast). The Bug Crusade: Adventures of the Indiana Jones of Entomology Part 2. 12/3/2025. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.   Transcript

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The Musical Liquidator Show 17 November 2025 Show 124. Show Sponsored By Wilson Pest Management & Training At www.bootboyradio.co.uk

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Welcome back Arthro-Pod listeners! Chagas disease has been in the news this year after a recent paper stated that it should be considered endemic to the United States. But what does that mean, and what evidence is there for the claim? This week Michael leads the crew in a discussion about Chagas disease and the kissing bugs that vector the pathogen that causes it. We talk about where the disease is primarily found, potential evolutionary history of the pathogen and kissing bugs, non-bug transmission routes, and whether we should be concerned that it is endemic to North America north of Mexico.   ----------------------------------------------- Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!

Two episodes in one week?! We wanted to make sure to drop this little treat off before the Halloween season officially passes. We hope you will tune in as Jody, Mike, and Jonathan discuss the 1997 cockroach horror film "Mimic". You'll never look at a Blattodean the same way again!   Show notes:  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119675/  https://kickseat.com/written-reviews/2011/10/5/mimic-1997.html https://insessionfilm.com/film-at-25-mimic-a-rare-misfire-in-guillermo-del-toros-remarkable-career/   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!  

Episode NotesIn this powerful episode of The Trades Podcast, hosts Jeff Mudd and Danny Torres sit down with Cliff Brooks, Co-Owner of Pest In Class®, a company redefining professional development in the pest control industry.Cliff shares how Pest In Class is bridging the gap between education and real-world application—empowering technicians, company owners, and service leaders to reach new levels of excellence. From modernizing training programs to embracing digital learning platforms, Cliff explains how raising standards can attract better talent, improve retention, and boost long-term customer trust.Listeners will walk away with inspiration and tangible insights about leadership, training culture, and how continuous education drives both individual growth and industry advancement.Whether you're in pest management, facility maintenance, or any skilled trade, this conversation will remind you that when you invest in people, you elevate the profession. 

In this episode of Arthropod, hosts Jody and Michael delve into the unsettling topic of the New World Screwworm, Cochliomyia hominivorax, a pest that has made headlines due to its potential impact on livestock and human health. They explore the biology and life cycle of the screwworm, the implications of myiasis, and the historical context of eradication efforts. The discussion highlights the innovative sterile insect technique that has been pivotal in controlling this pest, as well as the recent outbreaks and the importance of ongoing monitoring and vigilance to prevent its return. The episode concludes with a call for awareness and resources for those in affected areas. Resources: Panama-United States Commission for the Eradication and Prevention of Screwworm (COPEG) USDA APHIS New World Screwworm National Cattlemen's Beef Association New World Screwworm Resources CDC Clinical Overview of New World Screwworm US FDA Information for Veterinarians Texas A&M New World Screwworm Factsheets   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org. If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!    

Hello bug lovers! In today's pulse pounding episode, Jonathan unleashes his inner nerd to talk at Jody and Michael about the world of comic books and how insects have been used in this visual story telling medium. From the origins of the funny pages to the symbolism behind insects/spiders in super hero books, this episode take a lot of twists and turns. Face front true believer and jump right in! https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2021.1998173    Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!   Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org.

In this episode, Siavash Taravati, an IPM advisor in Southern California, shares his expertise on managing structural pests, including termites, ants, and cockroaches. He discusses the challenges of pest management, the value of integrated pest management (IPM), and the unique behaviors of pests such as the dark rover ant. Siavash also highlights his research on detecting termites with microwave technology and explores potential regulatory changes that could impact fumigation practices. The conversation underscores the complexity of pest control and why flexible, informed approaches are essential for effectively managing different pest species. Resources and Links Visit Dr. Taravati's blog, Urban IPM So Cal, for details on the research projects and publications mentioned in this episode. Learn more about detecting drywood termites using microwave technology in PCT or Journal of Economic Entomology (JEE). Read about sampling red imported fire ants by volume in Entomology Today or JEE. Arthro-Pod Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!   Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org.

In this episode Ed interviews the sustainable pest management lab from the university of Hawaii at Manoa, led by Dr. Koon-Hui Wang. Along with graduate students Roshan Paudel, Lauren Braley and Ben Wiseman they discuss various projects the lab is working on across several different crops. Additional Resources   How to cite the podcast: Zaworski, E. (Host) Wang, KH, Paudel, R., Braley L. and Wiseman, B.(Interviewees). S4:E35 (Podcast). Island IPM: CTAHR Sustainable Pest Management Part 2. 9/24/25. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

Though there are only a handful of bugs and invertebrates that humans consider edible, productive, or beautiful, they are an essential element in any healthy ecosystem. All too often the ones that we don't derive beauty from or direct use from are considered an annoyance at best or actively destroyed and eradicated in all too many cases. It's long overdue that I highlight just how valuable insects are to out world and our own wellbeing on this show, and to help me to do that in this episode is Vicki Hird.  Vicki Hird is the Strategic Lead on Agriculture for The Wildlife Trusts UK and was until recently Head of the Sustainable Farming Campaign for Sustain: The Alliance for Better Food and Farming. She is also a published author and runs an independent consultancy. As an experienced and award-winning environmental campaigner, researcher, writer and strategist working for the past 30 years mainly on food, farming and environmental issues and solutions, Vicki has worked on government policy for many years authored ‘Perfectly Safe to Eat? The facts on food' in 2000, and has led teams at FoE, War on Want, WSPA and SAFE Alliance. She has co-founded many organisations including Sustain, Hackney Food Partnership and the Eating Better Alliance – and has written and campaigned extensively at a global, EU and national level. Vicki's other passion is insects and other invertebrates and she has a Masters in Pest Management and is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society (FRES). Her new book – ‘Rebugging the Planet-The Remarkable Things that Insects (and Other Invertebrates) Do – and Why we need to love them more' will be our focus of today's conversation. Vicki helps me to understand the significance of invertebrates in ecosystems, exploring their role, challenges, and conservation efforts. Together we go over how promoting biodiversity, sustainable practices, and community engagement is crucial to protect these essential species and support whole ecosystem health.  We also cover practical actions that anyone can take to support insect habitats in their area such as adopting habitat-friendly gardening practices, advocating for conservation policies, and understanding the impact of individual actions on invertebrates to maintain the delicate balance of nature.

Hey there fellow arthropod enthusiasts! In this episode, we talked with Sam Bolton, curator of mites at the Division of Plant Industry, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Specifically, we asked "what exactly is a mite?" and picked apart the fact that "mites" aren't a real group. We also chatted about mite mouthparts and weird, wormy soil mites called nematalycids.   Get the show through Apple Podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcatching app! If you can spare a moment, we appreciate when you subscribe to the show on those apps or when you take time to leave a review!   Older episodes can be accessed through Archive.org.