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Killgerm PodcastEpisode 50: Rodent Senses – Part 3A closer look at rodent taste and how quickly they assess what’s safe to eat. Michael and Avril discuss taste buds across the mouth, food preferences, aversions, and how taste impacts bait uptake, shyness, and overall pest control success.The post Episode 50: Rodent Senses – Part 3 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-11-2416 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 49: Rodent Senses – Part 2An exploration of rodent hearing and vision, covering ultrasonic communication, colony interactions, and why sight is far less important than other senses in day-to-day behaviour.The post Episode 49: Rodent Senses – Part 2 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-11-2414 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 48: Rodent Senses – Part 1A deep dive into how rodents use smell to navigate their environment, communicate within colonies, and locate food — plus how this understanding supports more effective pest control.The post Episode 48: Rodent Senses – Part 1 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-11-2428 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 47: Mice of Great Britain – Part 2A continuation of the discussion, covering native and invasive dormice, their impact on properties, the legal requirements around control, and how different mouse species influence the approach pest controllers should take.The post Episode 47: Mice of Great Britain – Part 2 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-11-2416 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 46: Mice of Great Britain – Part 1Michael and Melvin explore the mice commonly found in Britain, focusing on how to distinguish house mice from wood mice through appearance, behaviour, and field signs — and why correct identification is essential for compliant pest control.The post Episode 46: Mice of Great Britain – Part 1 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-11-2424 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 45: Drones in Pest Control: Innovation with CoptrzHost Michael Dunbar is joined by Benny and George from Coptrz to discuss how drones are changing industries and what this could mean for pest control. From thermal imaging and LiDAR to safety, training, and AI, this episode explores the technology’s potential to save time, cut costs, and improve results.The post Episode 45: Drones in Pest Control: Innovation with Coptrz first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-09-1530 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 44: Fendona is Back!Michael Dunbar talks to BASF’s Lawrence Barnard about the return of a once-withdrawn insecticide. They cover its history, what’s changed on the label, and why it earned long-term trust from pest controllers. Plus, practical advice on resistance management and a look at what’s coming next from BASF.The post Episode 44: Fendona is Back! first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-07-1031 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 43: Learn how Exhale mimics a human host to improve bedbug detection in hotels, housing, and moreIn this episode, we’re joined by Nicolai and Christian N. Hagelien, co-founders of SKATEK, to discuss Exhale—a device that mimics human presence using CO₂ and kairomones to trigger bedbug movement. Exhale supports effective detection in places like hotels, vacant flats, and other challenging environments where hosts can’t be present. The post Episode 43: Learn how Exhale mimics a human host to improve bedbug detection in hotels, housing, and more first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.
2025-05-2922 min
Podkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 12: Seclira® Fly Bait nowość na muchyŁukasz Rosiński z BASF opowiada o Seclira® Fly Bait – nowym rozwiązaniu do zwalczania much wewnątrz pomieszczeń.The post Odcinek 12: Seclira® Fly Bait nowość na muchy first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2025-05-2023 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 42: CRRU UK Update Part 2: Navigating the New Rodenticide RulesIn 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.
2025-05-0816 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 41: CRRU UK Update w/ Matthew DaviesThis 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...
2025-04-0131 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 11: Alternatywa dla zabiegów na pluskwy środkami chemicznymiPraktyk w wieloletnim doświadczeniem opowiada o niechemicznych metodach zwalczania owadów.The post Odcinek 11: Alternatywa dla zabiegów na pluskwy środkami chemicznymi first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2025-01-2722 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 39: Bedbug Detection and Bugscents Sentry – Part 1In 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 th...
2024-11-1813 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 10: Stopień zabezpieczenia IP w lampach owadobójczychWłodzimierz Grekov z PestWest przybliża czym są stopnie zabezpieczenia IP w lampach owadobójczychThe post Odcinek 10: Stopień zabezpieczenia IP w lampach owadobójczych first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-11-1419 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 9: Selontra – alternatywa dla antykoagulantów w zwalczaniu gryzoniTomasz Lewandowski z BASF opowiada o produkcie Selontra – alternatywie dla antykoagulantów do zwalczania gryzoni.
Szkolenie firmy BASF dotyczące stosowania preparatu Selontra® dostępne jest pod adresem www.training.selontra.comThe post Odcinek 9: Selontra – alternatywa dla antykoagulantów w zwalczaniu gryzoni first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-10-2131 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 8: Zabiegi ddd w środowiskach wrażliwychRozmowa z praktykiem z blisko 40-letnim doświadczeniem o zabiegach w ogrodach zoologicznych i parkach.The post Odcinek 8: Zabiegi ddd w środowiskach wrażliwych first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-09-3039 min
Podkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 07: Nowe rodentycydy z Envu na polskim rynkuAgnieszka Mackiewicz z Envu przedstawia dwa nowe preparaty gryzoniobójcze Racumin Expert oraz Harmonix Rodent Paste. Dowiecie się miedzy innymi:
1. Skąd powrót do antykoagulantów pierwszej generacji.
2. Po co rotacyjnie stosować rodentycydy.
3. Jak działa cholekalcyferol na gryzonie.
4. Jak stosując mniej rodentycydu, szybciej osiągnąć efekt biobójczy.The post Odcinek 07: Nowe rodentycydy z Envu na polskim rynku first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-09-1025 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 38 – New Licensing for Rodent Glue TrapsJoin 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.
2024-08-2724 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 6: Opowiem Ci historię… …czyli storytelling jako naturalne narzędzie w sprzedaży usług dddTematem odcinka jest storytelling jako opowiadanie historii, które pomagają pozostać zapamiętanym na dłużej. Krzysztof Pękala zwraca uwagę jak przygotować się do storytellingu i w jaki sposób introwertycy też mogą skorzystać z tego narzędzia.The post Odcinek 6: Opowiem Ci historię… …czyli storytelling jako naturalne narzędzie w sprzedaży usług ddd first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-06-2516 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 5: Technologia Quantum XLED w lampach owadobójczychZ tego odcinka, w którym gościmy Włodzimierza Grekova z PestWest, dowiecie się:
1. Czym jest technologia XLED, w jakich lampach jest już dostępna oraz czym ona się różni od LED?
2. Jakie są korzyści ze stosowania technologii XLED w lampach owadobójczych?
3. Która lampa owadobójcza zużywa nawet 6 razy mniej prądu niż urządzenia o porównywalnym zasięgu działania?
4. Jaki kolor lepu lepiej się sprawdza przy technologii XLED?The post Odcinek 5: Technologia Quantum XLED w lampach owadobójczych first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-06-0427 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 37: Cockroach & Ant GelJoin 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 appe...
2024-05-2424 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 4: Goliath Gel New – dwuskładnikowy żel na karaczanyRozmowa z Tomaszem Lewandowskim z BASF na temat nowego żelu do zwalczania karaczanów. Z tego odcinka dowiecie się między innymi:
1. Dlaczego europejski rynek produktów biobójczych musiały opuścić produkty na fipronilu?
2. Jakie są plusy z łączenia różnych substancji czynnych w jednym produkcie?
3. Czym jest klotianidyna i jakie jest jej działanie?
4. Do czego wykorzystujemy i jak działają regulatory wzrostu owadów?
5. Czym jest oporność behawioralna karaczanów i jakich owadów dotyczy?The post Odcinek 4: Goliath Gel New – dwuskładnikowy żel na karaczany first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-05-0827 minPodkasty Killgerm PolskaOdcinek 3: Szybki test na pluskwy TruDetx™Agnieszka Mackiewicz z Envu prezentuje szybki test na pluskwy TruDetx oraz wyjaśnia m.in. :
1. Kiedy można wykonać test?
2. Jakie są korzyści i dla kogo ze stosowania testu?
3. Skąd pobierać wymaz?
4. Czy i kiedy możliwy jest wynik fałszywie pozytywny?The post Odcinek 3: Szybki test na pluskwy TruDetx™ first appeared on Podkasty Killgerm Polska.
2024-05-0722 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 36: Cluster Flies – Part 2In Part 2 of this podcast, Emma is joined by Killgerm Area Sales Manager 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
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2024-03-1529 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 36: Cluster Flies – Part 2In 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.
2024-03-1529 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 35: Cluster Flies – Part 1In 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.
2024-01-2425 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 34: Quantum X Tube TechnologyToday, 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.
2023-05-0419 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 33: Bird SpikesThis month, Killgerm’s resident bird expert Alastair Fernie joins Emma Lown to discuss the latest offering of bird spikes and bird control products .
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2023-02-1417 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 33: Bird SpikesThis 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.
2023-02-1417 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 8 – Marketing navideñoEn este episodio, os queremos dar consejos para poder adaptar vuestra campaña de marketing a la época navideña. Utilizamos los recursos que nos proporciona la propia navidad para poder crear estas ideas. La voz de Colette den Boogert, Responsable Comercial de Killgerm, S.A., te acompaña en esta nueva entrega de los Podcast de Killgerm.
2022-12-1413 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 7 – Una breve historia sobre las trampas para mosquitosEn este episodio, queremos hacer un breve repaso por la historia de las trampas para mosquitos, una de las herramientas más importantes para controlar las plagas de insectos voladores. Aunque nos parezca una herramienta bastante moderna, lo cierto es que las trampas de mosquitos se empezaron a desarrollar a principios del S. XX. La voz de Cristina Martínez, responsable de Marketing de Killgerm, S.A., te acompaña en esta nueva entrega de los Podcast de Killgerm.
2022-11-2405 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 6 – La procesionaria del pinoRubén Grande, del Departamento de Ventas y Atención al cliente de Killgerm, te habla sobre la procesionaria del pino y los distintos métodos de control que existen para cada etapa de su desarrollo. Para el control de este insecto, es crucial conocer su ciclo biológico para atacarlo en todos los distintos estadios de su desarrollo, y cada uno de ellos requiere de una estrategia diferente y específica.
2022-10-2609 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 5 – Fidelización de clientesLa fidelización del cliente es un proceso que consiste en mantener una relación positiva entre los consumidores y la empresa para que vuelvan a comprar tus productos o servicios. Una de las principales razones por las que vale la pena invertir en la fidelización del cliente es el hecho de que vender a clientes actuales es más rápido y barato que el proceso de captar uno nuevo. Pero hay muchas otras razones para apostar por esta estrategia.
2022-10-1815 minLos Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 6 – La procesionaria del pinoRubén Grande, del Departamento de Ventas y Atención al cliente de Killgerm, te habla sobre la procesionaria del pino y los distintos métodos de control que existen para cada etapa de su desarrollo. Para el control de este insecto, es crucial conocer su ciclo biológico para atacarlo en todos los distintos estadios de su desarrollo, y cada uno de ellos requiere de una estrategia diferente y específica.
2022-09-2309 minLos Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 5 – Fidelización de clientesLa fidelización del cliente es un proceso que consiste en mantener una relación positiva entre los consumidores y la empresa, para que vuelvan a comprar tus productos o servicios. Una de las principales razones por las que vale la pena invertir en la fidelización del cliente es el hecho de que vender a clientes actuales es más rápido y barato que el proceso de captar uno nuevo. Pero hay muchas otras razones para apostar por esta estrategia.
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2022-09-1311 min
2022-08-2217 min2022-08-2217 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 31: Digital Pest ControlIn 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.
2022-08-0130 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 31: Digital Pest ControlIn 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 […]
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2022-08-0130 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 4 – Warfarina, una historia fortuitaDescubre cómo, gracias a un granjero obstinado y a un científico receptivo, nació una nueva familia de compuestos que han mejorado la sanidad ambiental con los rodenticidas anticoagulantes y se han salvado millones de vidas con los medicamentos que derivaron. Diego Velasco, Director Comercial de Killgerm, te lo explica en este nuevo episodio de los Podcast de Killgerm.
2022-07-0711 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 30: Pest Control in AfghanistanIn 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.
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2022-07-0427 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 30: Pest Control in AfghanistanIn 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.
2022-07-0427 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 29: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide UseLuke 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.
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2022-06-2731 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 29: Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide UseLuke 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.
2022-06-2731 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 28: AF AmicusWe 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.
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2022-06-2020 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 28: AF AmicusWe 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.
2022-06-2020 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 27: Squirrel ControlMark 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.
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2022-06-1322 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 27: Squirrel ControlMark 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.
2022-06-1322 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 3 – Estrategias de cebadoEn este capítulo te hablamos sobre los distintos métodos de cebado para maximizar el control de roedores. Aunque la composición y formulación del biocida es muy importante, también lo es la forma en la cual se administra para evitar problemas de rechazo al cebo.
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2022-04-2213 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 3 – Estrategias de cebadoEn este capítulo te hablamos sobre los distintos métodos de cebado para maximizar el control de roedores. Aunque la composición y formulación del biocida es muy importante, también lo es la forma en la cual se administra para evitar problemas de rechazo al cebo.
2022-04-2213 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 26: The Behavioural Resistance of the House MouseLuke 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.
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2022-04-1320 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 26: The Behavioural Resistance of the House MouseLuke 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.
2022-04-1320 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 2 – Especies invasorasLas especies invasoras constituyen una de las principales causas de pérdida de biodiversidad en el mundo. Nuestro país no está exento de este problema y cuenta ya con 190 especies invasoras. En este nuevo podcast, te explicamos en detalle los problemas causados por las principales especies exóticas invasoras de nuestro país.
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2022-03-2113 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 2 – Especies invasorasLas especies invasoras constituyen una de las principales causas de pérdida de biodiversidad en el mundo. Nuestro país no está exento de este problema y cuenta ya con 190 especies invasoras. En este nuevo podcast, te explicamos en detalle los problemas causados por las principales especies exóticas invasoras de nuestro país.
2022-03-2113 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 1 – El arte de la atención al clienteMuchas pequeñas empresas saben que la única forma de diferenciarse de las grandes corporaciones es a través de la generación de una relación personal con sus clientes, pequeños detalles como llamar al cliente por su nombre, conocer sus gustos y preferencias en el consumo, prestar atención a los detalles y manejar las sugerencias o quejas. Todos son datos indispensables para aumentar la confianza en nuestra marca y la fidelidad de nuestros clientes.
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2022-02-0730 min
Los Podcast de KillgermEpisodio 1 – El arte de la atención al clienteMuchas pequeñas empresas saben que la única forma de diferenciarse de las grandes corporaciones es a través de la generación de una relación personal con sus clientes, pequeños detalles como llamar al cliente por su nombre, conocer sus gustos y preferencias en el consumo, prestar atención a los detalles y manejar las sugerencias o quejas. Todos son datos indispensables para aumentar la confianza en nuestra marca y la fidelidad de nuestros clientes.
2022-02-0730 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 25: Mole ControlFor 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.
2022-02-0420 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 25: Mole ControlFor 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.
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2022-02-0420 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 24: Tales of the Unexpected – Tropical Warehouse MothIn 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.
2021-12-2014 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 24: Tales of the Unexpected – Tropical Warehouse MothIn 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.
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2021-12-2014 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 23: Tales of the Unexpected – Biscuit BeetleIn 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.
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2021-12-2015 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 23: Tales of the Unexpected – Biscuit BeetleIn 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.
2021-12-2015 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 22: Chameleon QualisIn 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.
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2021-12-1400 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 22: Chameleon QualisIn 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.
2021-12-1400 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 21: Tales of the Unexpected – Indian Meal MothIn 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.
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2021-12-0200 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 21: Tales of the Unexpected – Indian Meal MothIn 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.
2021-12-0200 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 20: Harmonix Rodent PasteAs 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.
2021-11-1217 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 19: The Fight for Rodent Glue BoardsWith 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.
2021-09-2200 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 18: SelontraEden 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.
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2021-07-1400 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 18: SelontraEden 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.
2021-07-1400 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 17: Waste DisposalEden 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.
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2021-06-2400 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 17: Waste DisposalEden 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.
2021-06-2400 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 16: BugscentsEden 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.
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2021-06-0317 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 16: BugscentsEden 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.
2021-06-0317 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 15: Ridmus AlphaEden 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.
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2021-04-0824 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 15: Ridmus AlphaEden 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.
2021-04-0824 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 14: PROMPT VerifiedIn 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.
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2021-03-1113 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 14: PROMPT VerifiedIn 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.
2021-03-1113 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 13: XignalTim 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.
2021-02-1119 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 12 – Textile PestsEden 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.
2020-12-0316 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 11: Rat MatEden 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.
2020-09-3000 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 10: Phorid Flies Case StudyA 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.
2020-08-0419 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 9: Outcast Ant StationSyngenta’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.
2020-06-2421 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 9: Outcast Ant StationSyngenta’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.
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2020-06-2421 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 8: flyDetectEden 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.
2020-06-0500 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 8: flyDetectEden 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’.
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2020-06-0500 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 7: Tetramethrin ReclassificationEden 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 control
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2020-04-0311 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 7: Tetramethrin ReclassificationEden 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.
2020-04-0311 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 6: Social Media ManagementA 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.
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2020-03-2610 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 6: Social Media ManagementA 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.
2020-03-2610 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 5: Bird Control SpecialAs 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.
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2020-03-2011 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 5: Bird Control SpecialAs 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.
2020-03-2011 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 4: ULV treatmentIn 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.
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2020-01-1700 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 4: ULV treatmentIn 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.
2020-01-1700 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 3: Emergency Podcast – Ficam W withdrawalIn 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.
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2019-12-1910 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 3: Emergency Podcast – Ficam W withdrawalIn 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.
2019-12-1910 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 2: K-Othrine PartixAmong 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.
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2019-11-0100 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 2: K-Othrine PartixAmong 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.
2019-11-0100 min
Killgerm PodcastEpisode 1: Asian Hornet/Fendona 6SC withdrawalFor 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.
2019-10-1800 minKillgerm PodcastEpisode 1: Asian Hornet/Fendona 6SC withdrawalFor 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 ...
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2019-10-1800 min