Robert Moon on Asian Hornets & the Future of Pest Management

Pest Perspectives Podcast EP 60

In Episode 60 of Pest Perspectives, Shaun Muller is joined by Robert Moon of Applicateur3D for a fascinating discussion on the current state and future direction of the pest management industry.

Based in central France, Robert brings extensive hands-on experience with Asian hornets, including specialist training in identification, treatment, and field response. In this episode, we explore what pest professionals need to understand about this growing threat, how the industry may need to respond, and why awareness and preparedness matter now more than ever.

The conversation looks at whether Asian hornets could eventually become a species UK pest controllers are permitted to deal with, what technicians should be thinking about in advance, and how training and industry readiness could become increasingly important in the years ahead.

We also discuss the longer-term risk of termites reaching the UK, what that could mean for the pest control sector, and how the profession may need to evolve as new pest pressures emerge.

This episode is ideal for pest professionals interested in:

• Asian hornets

• Emerging pest threats

• The future of pest management

• UK pest control

• Invasive species

• Termite risk in the UK

• Pest control training

• Industry insight

If you work in pest control and want to stay ahead of where the industry may be heading, this is an episode well worth listening to.