Beauties and Beasties

After many years in the Pest Control sector Paul set up Veritas Pest Consultancy which provides independent support to anyone who requires professional Pest Control. They also undertake independent Field Biologist inspections & audits. Join us to talk about his experiences and gain some insight into Veritas and its aims for the future.

On this episode we are joined by Mark Newman ,Environmental Health Officer. Mark is a very experienced EHO and also has a pest control background having worked for a large national & a Council Dept before making the jump to EHO. It will be great to get the perspective of pest issues from his point of view as an EHO.

This episode sees the flip of the coin ! : From host to guest. Any one who follows the podcast will know Sean as one of the hosts but on this episode we talk through his Journey into Pest Control, Pest Software, the British Pest Register & hopes for the future.

On this episode we discuss the BRCGS & SALSA standard requirement for Pest Prevention.

On this episode we discuss heat treatments for Bedbugs with Richard Barrie from "The Bedbug Experts" From what's good & bad to equipment and protocols.

On this Episode Alex, Hugh & Sean chat about the goings on in the Pest Control world in 2024.

Jim is a bird control specialist as well as a general pest controller. He has appeared in several TV programmes such as Dirty Britain, Help my House is Infested, as well as appearing on BBC news, channel 4 news, ITV news at Ten.

In 2003 Joseph tamed his first mink, and from there wanted to see what kind of useful things he could teach mink. He Eventually ended up doing various kinds of pest control with trained mink & Dogs. He has a widely followed youtube channel. Join us on this episode to talk about Josephs journey to being "The Minkman" #Minkman

Don't throw that Fly killer away !On this episode Jasmin Emmerson from Fotolec joins us to talk about the new Opti-Catch, retro fit LED replacement for standard fluorescent lamps.

Many of our listeners will only know him as "Alex's Dad" but his proper title is Dr Jonathan Wade and we look forward to him making Alex cringe with Dad stories ! JO was the first recipient of the BPCA Lifetime Achievement Award. With a distinguished career spanning 50 years he is well known and highly respected throughout the Pest Control industry.

On this episode we are joined by Layla Bennett of Hawksdrift Ltd. Hawksdrift Limited have one of the largest teams of bird control specialists in the UK. Layla is known for her appearance on Dragon’s Den in 2010, receiving an offer which helped to transform a hobby into a thriving business. Layla went on to win multiple awards. We talk Harris Hawks & More !

In this episode we are joined by MaryKate Kenney . Marykate is an Environmental Public Health Officer in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States she joins us to talk about her experiences in Pest Control.

Delusional Parasitosis or Delusional Infestation has a number of other names and forms. On this episode we are joined by the author of The Physician's Guide to Delusional Infestation. Dr. Ridge overseas the daily activities of the insect inquiry office of the The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station which receives thousands of inquiries each year. Dr. Ridge is also the chair of the Connecti...

On this episode we are joined by Florence Wilkinson author of Wild City, we talk about her encounters with urban wildlife. Foxes, Deer, Badgers, City water voles and More ! We also touch on the subject of City Dwellers attitudes to wildlife.

On this episode we are joined by Mark Moseley, director of Pestgone Environmental Ltd, Author of Pest to Peace , ex Army & contestant on The Apprentice.

Grahame Turner from the NPTA joins to discuss the proposals for the new framework for Pest Control Qualifications which aim to provide those working in pest management and those entering the sector, with a clear and progressive career route that demonstrates competency as well as knowledge and understanding.

Looking or a job ? Looking for an Employee ? Wanting to future our career ? This week we are joined by George Jolliffe from G&L Recruitment who specialize in all aspects of Pest Control Employment , finding suitable applicants ,helping recruit staff & also helping people make the right move to future their career.

In this weeks episode. From giving rats identifying haircuts to writing numerous Papers on Rodent and Wildlife control we welcome Niamh Quinn Human-Wildlife Interactions Advisor at South Coast Research and Extension Center, University of California & The West Coast Rodent Academy.

Arctech Innovation is a spin-out company from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, bringing together artificial intelligence and the genius of nature to create sensor-enabled products for the detection of pests and diseases. Bug Scent is their new Bedbug trap & Lure

Saddle up! This week on the Beauties & Beasties Podcast we’re joined by The Pest Posse bringing a taste of U.S. pest management across the pond. From Stateside strategies to industry insights, we dig into how things are done American-style and what the UK can learn (and laugh) along the way.

The BPCA along with other Parties have been working on a new framework for Pest Control Qualifications which aim to provide those working in pest management and those entering the sector, with a clear and progressive career route that demonstrates competency as well as knowledge and understanding. Ian Andrews BPCA CEO joins us to put their proposals forward.

On this episode we talk to Dr Bobby Corrigan . Bobby has been active in urban pest management for over 30 years. He serves as consultant who specializes in urban rodent pest management on a national (U.S.A) and international scale Bobby has published over 160 technical articles in pest control and has authored or co-authored four textbooks and several book chapters. He has lectured in 46 U.S. stat...

This episode welcomes Ben from Deer Central to talk about all things Deer Control. Through Deer Central Ben provides the highest standard of Deer & Wildlife Management to Land Owners & also provides Instruction and Training to those looking to learn new skills including Deer Management & Stalking.

In this episode Kate joins us to talk about the Red Tractor Standard. Compliance and Non Compliances within the standard and the requirements for Pest Control.

Scott and his wife, Angie, own and operate a biological pest control company that uses trained dogs to detect and remove rats on commercial properties. They are located right outside Washington DC, USA.They have been featured in National Geographic Magazine, in the documentary "Human Footprint" and a new documentary coming out this year called "Rat City".Scott has also presented at numerous confer...