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Pest Perspectives went live at PestTech 2026 for its first panel discussion in front of an audience. Host Shaun Muller joined Matt O’Donnell, Karl Robertson and Daniel Lucas to explore pricing pressures, professional standards and the role of AI with an honest look at how the industry can move forward together.
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What are the pest control CPD requirements in 2026? Discover how many points UK pest controllers need, what activities count towards CPD, the latest CRRU rodenticide stewardship rules and the differences between BPCA Registered, BASIS PROMPT and the British Pest Register. Learn how professional training, webinars and pest control podcasts can support ongoing professional development.
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Bed Bug Treatment Methods: Heat vs Steam vs Desiccant Dust What is the most effective bed bug treatment? Compare professional bed bug heat treatment, steam treatment and desiccant dust for killing bed bugs and eggs. Discover which methods work, why bed bug treatments fail, how insecticide resistance affects results and expert advice on eliminating bed bug infestations from Pest Perspectives Podcast.
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Discover how professional bed bug heat treatment works with Brad Harvey of Trio Pest Control. Explore the equipment, temperatures and techniques involved, why treatments sometimes fail, and what experienced pest control professionals know about successfully eliminating bed bug infestations.
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Discover the science behind professional bed bug heat treatment, including lethal temperatures, specialist equipment, common causes of failure and how heat compares with traditional insecticide treatments. Learn six key takeaways from an expert discussion on effective bed bug control.
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Are you missing crucial rodent entry points? Join Ben Channon on the Pest Perspectives Podcast as he reveals common rodent proofing mistakes, proven exclusion techniques and real-world lessons from high-risk food manufacturing sites. Discover how to move beyond reactive pest control, prevent recurring infestations and turn rodent proofing into a valuable service for your customers. Listen now for practical insights you can apply to your next job.
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Ben Channon, ACE Director at Xcluder, shares practical rodent exclusion strategies that shift pest management from reactive to preventative. Drawing from experience in food manufacturing and urban environments, he reveals why prevention beats reaction and how to implement proofing that works.
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What if the way we're treating bed bugs is fundamentally flawed? In this episode, Leah Darby from Complete Bed Bug Solutions challenges conventional pest control wisdom, revealing why successful bed bug management requires far more than selecting the right insecticide and spraying a room.
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Pest Perspectives Podcast is going LIVE at NPTA PestTech 2026. Join Shaun Muller, Matt O'Donnell, Karl Robertson and Dan Lucas on 4 November for a live discussion about professional pest management at Arena MK.
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Fumigation remains one of pest control's most mysterious and misunderstood specialisms. In this episode, Martin Cobbold, CEO of Dealey Environmental, pulls back the curtain on what fumigation actually involves, the serious qualifications required, and the real-world challenges—from aircraft bed bugs to grain store dangers—that make this corner of the industry so critical and complex.
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ChinChex has sparked debate across the UK pest control industry. Shaun Muller brings together Francisco, Richard Naylor and Sarah “The Bed Bug Queen” to discuss ChinChex, bed bug treatment, independent efficacy testing, silica dust safety, diatomaceous earth, insecticide resistance, bed bug eggs and professional application.
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