Modern Pest Control: Profit, Professionalism & The Future of the Industry

In this round table episode of the Pest Perspectives Podcast, host Shaun Muller (Oakham Pest Control) is joined by Sam Trickey (Trickey Pest Control) and Kieron Bewes (Green Rock Pest Control) for an open and practical discussion on the realities of running a modern pest control business.

This episode goes beyond day-to-day pest work and looks at the bigger picture — how pest control businesses can stay professional, profitable, and future-focused while still putting good pest management and client trust first.

The panel discusses:

• What should (and shouldn’t) go into a professional site folder
• Sensible, ethical sales add-ons that genuinely benefit clients
• How AI is starting to reduce admin and improve reporting
• Diversifying income through additional revenue streams
• Drain investigations and rat ingress work
• Bird proofing as a specialist service
• Detection dogs and where they fit in pest management
• Professional standards, compliance and documentation
• Where the pest control industry may be heading next

This is a practical, honest conversation for technicians and business owners who want to build sustainable, professional operations — whether you’re self-employed, growing a team, or refining your current systems.

The Pest Perspectives Podcast is an industry-recognised, CPD-approved platform focused on real conversations, education, and raising standards within pest management.