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Beauties and Beasties
"THE" Independent Pest Podcast for the U.K. A weekly Podcast for the Pest Management Industry. Based in the U.K. Alex Wade , Sean Mooney & Hugh Radford welcome guests from around the world to discuss things Past, Present & Future in the world of Pest Control & Management.
Episodes
Beauties and BeastiesNigel Binns . A lifetime in pest control
On t his episode we’re joined by Nigel Binns, Chartered Biologist, former BPCA President and National Pest Awards Lifetime Achievement winner.With experience…
Beauties and BeastiesDouble Bubble with City
We don’t often have two guests on at the same time. Once you get too many pest controllers in one room, everyone starts talking and it can get slightly…
Beauties and BeastiesDan Traynor, Pest Control By Numbers
This Episode, we’re joined by Dan Traynor, author of Pest Control by Numbers, to talk about the part of running a pest control business that many of us…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News July 2026
The Movers the Shakers, Buy outs, Opinions, Association News and more at the town square of pest management . Includes our new slot with our U.S. Correspondent…
Beauties and BeastiesSubcontracting from both sides Leeches or benefit
This episode , we look at subcontracting from both sides of the fence. We talk about what it’s really like carrying out work for call centres and national…
Beauties and BeastiesRat Free Lifetime Guarantee
Can any pest control company really guarantee a property will remain rat free for life, or is it simply clever marketing dressed up as certainty?In this…
Beauties and BeastiesScott Johnstone , BPCA returns
This episode we are joined again by Scott Johnstone from the BPCA, its been nearly 3 years since we had a catch up with Scott , join us for a catch up about…
Beauties and BeastiesElaine Bliss
We don't think Elaine needs any introductions ! If you have been to any trade event in the past then you will have seen Elaine at the Pest Fix stand .Elaine…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News June 2026
Whats hot and whats not in the world of Pest Management.
Beauties and BeastiesLeah Darby, Complete Bedbug Solutions
Bed bugs are back, we seem to have had a run on this popular subject This episode we're joined by bed bug specialist Leah Darby from Complete Bed Bug…
Beauties and BeastiesDr Hannah Fair
On this episode of Beauties & Beasties we're joined by Dr Hannah Fair, Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Southampton. Hannah has conducted…
Beauties and BeastiesHelen Hall
If you have ever been to an industry event you will know the name Helen Hall !From Barrentine, BASF, Ramps to Rentokil . Helen has a long standing career in…
Beauties and BeastiesChin Chex , Francisco Pazos
On this episode we’re joined by Francisco Pazos, the man behind ChinChex, to uncover the incredible story of how a kitchen made idea in Hong Kong evolved into…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News May 26
What's Hot, What's Not in the world of Pest Management.
Beauties and BeastiesLast Stop Traps
Many of us will remember Colins Traps. Clare & Richard met him about 15 years ago and purchased traps from him , when Colin retired they recognized the massive…
Beauties and BeastiesGood Customers
Every pest controller knows… the job is only half the battleThe real difference? The customer We talk about the GOOD customersThe ones who listen, prepare and…
Beauties and BeastiesSimon Whitehead , Returns
Apologies for the sound quality on this episodeHaving spent his whole adult life in the countryside, Simon talks through how it all started, from hunting…
Beauties and BeastiesJacob Sidorewic , Atlas Environmental Services Ltd
This episode on Beauties & Beasties we’re joined by Jacob Sidorewic from Atlas Environmental Services Ltd, a company that lives and breathes high level pest…
Beauties and BeastiesTom Gath, Vermin8 Pest Control
On this episode we get into rat flaps, what they are, when they work, and when they don’t, with plenty of real world examples from the job.We also go behind…
Beauties and BeastiesGood Customer, Bad Customer
Every pest controller knows exactly what we mean…The good customer who works with you, listens, gets results…and the bad one who ignores everything and then…
Beauties and BeastiesNiamh Quinn, Human Wildlife Interactions Advisor . Returns
On this episode, we welcome back Niamh Quinn. Niamh still holds the unofficial title for the most iconic line ever dropped on the podcast after giving us…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News , March 26
News , Views, Products, Buy outs & the Pest EX roundup.
Beauties and BeastiesGood Tech, Bad Tech
Not all pest control technicians are created equal.Some take pride in the job. They inspect properly, think about the problem, explain things clearly to the…
Beauties and BeastiesPeter Bowers-Davis. Integrum Services Ltd
In this episode of Beauties and Beasties we’re joined by Peter Bowers-Davis, Managing Director of Integrum Services Ltd.Peter’s background started in wildlife…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News, Feb 26
TPest Management News Round-Up New products.Association updates.Industry acquisitions.No spin. No PR fluff. Just real discussion.
Beauties and BeastiesTop Geezer , Mark Porter
This episode on Beauties & Beasties we welcome back a previous guest…The man behind the mean green machines whizzing around London.He’s a proper top geezer…
Beauties and BeastiesAndrew Sanefski Returns
We last spoke to Andrew Sanefski on 02/03/24. Nearly 2 years on, a lot has changed and a lot has not.Andrew is co founder of Perimetek Pest Management, a…
Beauties and BeastiesThe Asian Hornet Menace with Robert Moon
This episode we welcome back Robert Moon.It’s been over two years since we last spoke.Asian hornets haven’t stood still.Have we?Robert deals with Asian hornets…
Beauties and BeastiesAI use in Pest Control with Oliver Sanchez of Extrasense
This episode we are joined by Oliver Sanchez, founder of Extrasense, to talk about the future of pest control.From AI-powered cameras to real-time rodent data…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News . Jan 26
Pest Management News Round-Up ,From the latest products hitting the market, Our opinions, Association News, Registration news, Acquisition news & hopefully…
Beauties and BeastiesWhere Wildlife Law Hits Reality
On this episode of Beauties & Beasties, we talk openly about the Hunting Act and proposed changes to wildlife legislation, and why what is written in law…
Beauties and BeastiesKimberly Camera, of Urban Canine Pest & Wildlife Solutions
On this episode Beauties & Beasties, we go straight for one of the most argued over topics in pest management.Do dogs really have a place in modern pest…
Beauties and BeastiesGary Williams of Phoenix Wildlife Consultants
On this episode of Beauties & Beasties, we’re joined by Gary Williams of Phoenix Wildlife Consultants, a man who has spent more than 30 years right at the…
Beauties and BeastiesChristmas Quiz
Think you know pests, people & placesJoin Beauties & Beasties , The Independent Pest Podcast for the UK for our Christmas quiz and festive episodes. A bit of…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News Dec 2025
Pest Management News Round-Up , From the latest products hitting the market, Our opinions, Association News, Registration news, Acquisition news & hopefully…
Beauties and BeastiesGood Boss , Bad Boss
On this episode Beauties & Beasties we’re diving into… Bosses!Have you ever worked for a truly awful boss? Or maybe you’ve had a brilliant one who changed…
Beauties and BeastiesTo Rat Flap or Not to Rat Flap ?
To Rat flap or not to Rat flap that is the question.This episode We are joined by Darron Pearce from Rattraxs. If you have ever been to one of Darron’s talks…
Beauties and BeastiesChanging Seasons, Changing Pests
We were let down last minute by a guest & came up with this subject ad hoc ! This episode is more of a general chat than a subject, anyway sit back grab a…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News, November 2025
From the latest products hitting the market, Our opinions, Association News, Registration news, Acquisition news & hopefully good news !Including CPD Update &…
Beauties and BeastiesJohn Dickson. Inbervel
This episode on Beauties & Beasties, we’re joined by John Dickson a recognised leader and innovator in the UK pest control industry.For over three decades…
Beauties and BeastiesThe Good , The Bad & The Ugly . Pest Tech 2025
This week the NPTA hosted PestTech 2025 .We talk be talk about what was good, what was bad, and what was downright ugly from the exhibition floor.#NPTA
Beauties and BeastiesEd Pulawski, Owl Sentry
This episode we’re joined by Ed Pulawski, Owl Sentry the innovators bringing AI and automation into the world of pest management.Smart traps. Real time data…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News October 2025
A tribute to Oliver MadgeAssociation NewsProduct News-Registrations-withdrawalsBuy Outs and Mergers
Beauties and BeastiesStephen Vantassel. Wildlife Control Consultant.
On this episode We’re joined by one of North America’s leading wildlife control experts, Stephen Vantassel , Associate Certified Entomologist and Vertebrate…
Beauties and BeastiesAnn -Charlotte Heiberg- AC Heiberg
This episode We’re joined by Ann-Charlotte, an industry expert from Denmark with over 25 years’ experience in rodent control. Ann-Charlotte began her career…
Beauties and BeastiesAn Evening with Robin Paradise
After Robin left the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm he joined Rentokil as a foot Technician way back in 1992 then moved to National Britannia in a Service Management…
Beauties and BeastiesWTSHTF with Lewis Clarke
Business is going well & then Boom! Something happens that knocks you off you feet , on this episode we are joined by Lewis Clarke from LRC Environmental who…
Beauties and BeastiesPest Management News for September 2025
Each month we will be bringing you whats hot & whats not in the world of Pest Management.In our first episode we talk association news, products ,Asian…
Beauties and BeastiesThe Bedbug Queen , Sarah Spratt
On this episode we welcome Sarah Spratt, a true specialist in one of the toughest challenges in pest control bed bugs.Sarah has recently founded her business…
Beauties and BeastiesDr Richard Binks. Dragonfli
On This episode of Beauties & Beasties Podcast we welcome Dr Richard Binks. We dive into the fascinating world of parasitic wasps and how they are being used…
Beauties and BeastiesCharlie Martin from Site Environmental.
On this episode of Beauties & Beasties Podcast…We’re joined by Charlie Martin from Site Environmental. Charlie is a relatively new start up & he talks us…
Beauties and BeastiesThe Pest Control Time Tunnel with Iain Turner
This Episode on The Beauties & Beasties Podcast we time travel through five decades of pest management with Iain Turner. From Fenitrothion to Ficam and far…
Beauties and BeastiesStuart Begrie from Advanced Vehicle Leasing
On this episode of Beauties & Beasties Podcast, we welcome Stuart Begrie from Advanced Vehicle Leasing to tackle the big question. Is leasing a van or vehicle…
Beauties and BeastiesStung by price. The Real Cost of a wasp nest treatment
Why are some wasp nest treatments priced like a pint of beer… while others cost as much as a family meal out? This episode , we dive deep into the…
Beauties and BeastiesInside the Brain of a Pest Control Pioneer . Colin P. Smith
On this episode we’re joined by none other than Colin P. Smith author, inventor, and former International Technical Director at Rentokil.From rodenticide…
Beauties and BeastiesFarrer Moore , The Next Generation of Pest Manager
There’s been plenty of talk about the future of the pest control industry but how do we actually inspire the next generation to take it up as a career?This…
Beauties and BeastiesIan Bright , Pest ID
This episode of Beauties & Beasties features Ian Bright, Director of Essex-based Pest ID.We dig into how the business was built, Black rats and how tuning into…
Beauties and BeastiesMark Farren from Durham County Council
This Episode on Beauties & Beasties, we’re joined by Mark Farren from Durham County Council to talk about the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949.How do…
Beauties and BeastiesNigel Cheeseright. CRRU (Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) Chairman
Is the war on rats about to get even harder? Many believe we're sleepwalking into a crisis — tighter restrictions, more red tape, and the real threat of losing…