Pest Perspectives

About Pest Perspectives

Pest Perspectives is a UK-based pest control and pest management podcast hosted by Shaun Muller of Oakham Pest Control Ltd, created for pest professionals, technicians and pest control business owners worldwide. Weekly episodes explore rodent control, bed bugs, insect control, fumigation, bird and wildlife management, integrated pest management (IPM), pest control training, CPD, legislation, technology, marketing and business growth. Expect expert guests, practical industry discussions, real-world pest management experience and honest conversations about the challenges, opportunities and fut

Publisher

Shaun Muller

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

26 Jan 2025

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

113 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026

   Bed Bug Heat Treatments Explained: The Full Process | Brad Harvey

   How do professional bed bug heat treatments actually work? What temperatures are needed to kill bed bugs, and can heat treatment eliminate an infestation in a single visit? In this episode of Pest Perspectives Podcast, host Shaun Muller is joined by Brad Harvey from Trio Pest Control and Tales From The Crawlspace 2.0 for an in-depth discussion about professional bed bug heat treatments, the equipment involved and the complete treatment process. Brad shares his experience from the American pest control industry as we explore how bed bug heat treatment works, from the initial property inspection and customer preparation through to heating equipment, temperature monitoring, treatment completion and follow-up inspections. Topics discussed include: How bed bug heat treatments work – Understanding the process of using controlled heat to eliminate bed bugs and their eggs. Property inspection and preparation – What technicians and customers need to consider before treatment begins. Professional heat treatment equipment – The heaters, air movers, fans and temperature monitoring systems used during treatments. Bed bug heat treatment temperatures – Understanding the importance of temperature, exposure time and heat penetration. Cold spots and hidden bed bugs – The challenges of reaching harbourages inside furniture, mattresses and other difficult areas. How long heat treatments take – Exploring the different stages of a professional treatment. Heat treatment failures – Common challenges, mistakes and reasons bed bugs may survive a treatment. Heat treatment versus chemical treatment – Comparing different approaches to professional bed bug control. Follow-up inspections – Assessing treatment success and managing customer expectations. We also discuss the practical realities of bed bug extermination, the importance of proper equipment and training, and the lessons pest control professionals can learn from real-world treatment experience. Whether you're a pest control technician, pest management business owner, bed bug specialist, or simply interested in understanding how professional bed bug heat treatments work, this episode offers valuable insight into one of the industry's most widely discussed treatment methods. 🎙️ About Pest Perspectives Podcast Hosted by Shaun Muller, Director of Oakham Pest Control Ltd in the UK, Pest Perspectives is a pest control and pest management podcast featuring industry experts, technicians, manufacturers and business owners from around the world. Episodes explore rodent control, bed bug treatments, insect management, integrated pest management (IPM), pest control training, CPD, industry technology and pest control business growth. #AD Pest Perspectives Podcast is proudly sponsored by Powered Now, helping trade and service businesses manage jobs, quotes, invoices, scheduling and reporting. ⁠https://powerednow.com/⁠ please check out the guests business belowTrio pest control https://triopestcontrol.com/

2. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Rodent Proofing & Exclusion: Practical Tips That Work | Ben Channon, ACE – Xcluder

   Rodent Proofing & Exclusion: Practical Tips That Work | Ben Channon, ACE – Xcluder In this episode of the Pest Perspectives Podcast, I’m joined by Ben Channon, ACE, Director at Xcluder and Industrial Products, for an in-depth conversation about pest management, with a particular focus on rodent proofing and exclusion. We discuss the importance of stopping rodents from gaining access in the first place, common proofing mistakes, identifying potential entry points, choosing the right materials and some of the practical techniques Ben has picked up through years of experience in the industry. Ben shares plenty of tips, tricks and real-world advice that pest professionals can take away and apply in the field. We cover: Rodent proofing and exclusion Finding and understanding rodent entry points Common mistakes made during proofing work Materials and techniques used for exclusion Practical tips for rats and mice Why exclusion should form an important part of integrated pest management Lessons and experiences from Ben’s career in pest management Advice pest professionals can use on real jobs A practical episode packed with useful information for pest controllers wanting to improve their approach to rodent management, proofing and exclusion. Guest: Ben Channon, ACE Director – Xcluder and Industrial Products 🎙️ Pest Perspectives Podcast – conversations with people from across the pest management industry, sharing knowledge, experience and different perspectives. #AD Pest Perspectives Podcast is proudly sponsored by Powered Now, helping trade and service businesses manage jobs, quotes, invoices, scheduling and reporting. ⁠https://powerednow.com/⁠ (https://powerednow.com/%E2%81%A0)

3. 

   29 Sept 2026

   Bed Bug Treatment: Are We Getting It Wrong? | Leah Darby

   Are we thinking about bed bug treatment in the right way? In this episode of Pest Perspectives, Shaun Muller is joined by Leah Darby from Complete Bed Bug Solutions for an in-depth conversation about specialist bed bug management and why successful control requires far more than simply choosing an insecticide and treating a room. Leah discusses how her approach to bed bugs has developed through experience, specialist training and a greater understanding of bed bug behaviour. We explore why knowing where bed bugs harbour, how they move and how they interact with a treatment can be just as important as the product being used. Pasted text We also discuss the limitations of steam treatment. Steam can be extremely useful, but as Leah explains, it works on contact and provides no residual effect. That makes inspection, access to harbourages and the wider treatment strategy critical. Pasted text The conversation moves into desiccant dusts, ChinChex and alternative approaches to insecticide-led bed bug control, including Shaun's own previous scepticism about ChinChex and why his view has changed. One of the most striking examples discussed involves a resident who Leah says had received 21 insecticide treatments over 14 months while bed bug problems continued across a block of flats. This leads into a wider discussion about recognising when a treatment strategy isn't working, investigating why it is failing, reinfestation from neighbouring properties and the importance of reconsidering the approach rather than simply repeating the same treatment. Pasted text The episode also looks at insecticide resistance, training and why being qualified to use pest-control products does not automatically make somebody a bed bug specialist. Pasted text Leah explains her own treatment process, which typically involves three to four visits, beginning with a detailed treatment involving inspection, dismantling beds where required, vacuuming, steaming and dust application, followed by further treatment and monitoring visits to look for new evidence of activity. Pasted text • What does it actually mean to specialise in bed bugs? • Detailed bed bug surveys and inspections • Understanding bed bug behaviour • Why treatment failures happen • Steam treatment and its limitations • Desiccant dusts and ChinChex • Insecticide use and resistance • Alternative approaches to bed bug management • Monitoring after treatment • Multi-visit treatment programmes • Reinfestation and the wider environment • Training and specialist knowledge • Hotels and commercial bed bug management • And plenty more from Leah's experience in the field This is a conversation about moving beyond simply “treating bed bugs” and looking at the complete picture: inspection, behaviour, harbourage, treatment selection, resistance, monitoring and follow-up. Guest: Leah Darby — Complete Bed Bug Solutions Host: Shaun Muller — Pest Perspectives If you work in pest management, hospitality, housing or simply want a deeper understanding of professional bed bug control, this episode is well worth a watch. Subscribe to Pest Perspectives for more conversations with people working across professional pest management. #PestPerspectives #BedBugs #BedBugControl #PestControl #PestManagement #BedBugTreatment #BedBugSpecialist #IntegratedPestManagement Topics include: #AD Pest Perspectives Podcast is proudly sponsored by Powered Now, helping trade and service businesses manage jobs, quotes, invoices, scheduling and reporting. ⁠https://powerednow.com/⁠ (https://powerednow.com/%E2%81%A0)

Who has been a guest on Pest Perspectives

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dan Traynor
• Gabriel Bustos
• Andrew McDonald
• Mark Wenman
• Christopher Venables

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

22,676

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

78

Social presence

0

YouTube

72

Engagement

32