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The $100K Routing Mistake Pest Control Companies Keep Making
Most pest control companies assume that as revenue grows, profits should grow right along with it.
But there’s a hidden operational problem quietly eating away at margins: inefficient routing.
In this episode of the Pesty Podcast, Andrew Peluso sits down with Ben Ray of Pest Insights to break down what the best pest control companies are doing differently when it comes to scheduling, routing, and technician efficiency.
Ben shares the numbers operators should actually be tracking, why drive time costs far more than most owners realize, and how tighter routes can create additional capacity without hiring more technicians.
We cover:
What separates best-in-class routing operations from average ones
Why profit per route may be one of the most important metrics in your business
The ideal number of stops per technician per day
Why scheduling roughly two weeks ahead can dramatically improve route density
The hidden cost of technician drive time
Why scheduling from a map matters
How to build routes with enough capacity for new customers and reservices
How better routing can translate into significantly more profit from the customers and technicians you already have
If you run a growing pest control company and feel like revenue is increasing faster than your bottom line, this episode will show you one of the biggest places to look for lost profit.
Less windshield time. More stops. Better margins.
21 Apr 2026
The Truth About AI for Pest Control: Voice, Agents & What's Coming NextThe Truth About AI for Pest Control: Voice, Agents & What's Coming Next
Antoni Hoshino is back! The founder of Pest AI returns to break down how far AI has come since his last appearance and where it's headed next.
From AI agents that handle leads and collections around the clock, to voice AI finally sounding human, to the real reason most operators are wasting money on tools they don't need... Antoni pulls back the curtain on what's actually working in pest control right now.
We also get into the underrated superpower that separates operators who thrive with AI from those who don't, why your ability to document your processes matters more than ever, and the mindset shift that's helped both of us communicate better with AI and with people.
If you've been wondering how to cut through the noise and start using AI in a way that actually moves the needle, this one's for you.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcoming Antoni Hoshino: How AI Has Evolved in Pest Control01:05 – From Text to Agents: The New Capabilities of Pest AI04:24 – The Truth About Voice AI Adoption (And Its Biggest Roadblock)07:17 – Where Should You Start With AI in Your Business?11:01 – The Process Mapping Tool Every Operator Should Know24:23 – What’s Next for AI: Context, Data, and Smarter Decisions
🔗 Connect with Antoni & Pest AI: https://pestai.io/
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16 Apr 2026
Why Pest Control Needs More Women (And Why Companies Are Missing Out)
Join us for a powerful and inspiring episode of the Pesty Marketing Podcast featuring two leaders redefining the pest control industry 👏
Meet Bobbie Terry (Owner of The Bug Lady – Austin, TX & Founder of Women in Pest Control) and Nanette Rota (Owner of Praying Nantis Pest Control & COO of Women in Pest Control).
With 50+ years of combined experience, they share what it really takes to succeed as women in a traditionally male-dominated industry—and how they’re opening doors for the next generation 🚀
If you’re a pest control business owner, technician, or leader looking to grow your company, build a stronger team, and create a better culture—this episode is packed with insights you can actually use.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
✅ How women are thriving in the pest control industry✅ The real challenges (and opportunities) for women in home services✅ How to recruit, train, and retain female pest control technicians✅ Building leadership and culture inside a pest control company✅ Why community (like Women in Pest Control) is a growth lever✅ How events, networking, and mentorship accelerate success
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 – Why Pest Control Needs More Women (And What’s Changing)01:12 – How Nanette Got Her Start in Pest Control10:04 – The Moment Women in Pest Control Took Off13:00 – Inside the First All-Women Pest Control Conference15:35 – The Scholarship Changing Women’s Careers18:26 – Why Women Quit Pest Control (And How to Fix It)31:37 – What Makes Women Stay (Most Companies Miss This)
🌐 Get Involved:
👇 Learn more about Women in Pest Control, events, and how to support the mission:
Evelina Empower Her Fund: https://www.womeninpestcontrol.com/em...
Join The Community: https://www.womeninpestcontrol.com/
Women in Pest Control Conference: https://www.womeninpestcontrol.com/ev...
🚀 Build the growth engine your market demands:https://pestymarketing.com/
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