Spy on Your Bugs: Environmentally Friendly Insect Control
Episode description
Robert Fryers’ company, Spotta, are shaking up the pest control world with some seriously cutting-edge tech. In this episode, I chat with him about their not-so-secret methods of eco friendly insect control.
Robert takes us on his journey from the medical devices field to becoming a leader in pest control solutions, tackling a $400 billion problem head-on!
He shares how his insect control company’s AI-powered sensors are delivering smart, eco-friendly pest solutions—from alerting hotels about bed bugs to bug solutions for forests.
Tune in to hear Robert’s take on the challenges, the growth of Spotta, and his forward-thinking vision for the future of pest control solutions and services.
This episode is packed with insights for anyone curious about how technology and sustainability are changing professional pest control, insect monitoring, and humane rodent control.
So, if you’re looking for a smart, environmentally-friendly solution to those pesky bugs, this one's for you!
Tune in to find out more!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:41 The career path of Robert Fryers, CEO of Spotta
05:48 Insect monitoring technology for agriculture and eco insect control
07:11 The company’s innovation in the pest control technology
10:23 Using technology to control bedbug infestations in hotels
14:40 Using technology to control insect infestation in challenging environments
17:13 Precise targeting of pests, reducing chemicals, and lowering costs
22:09 The importance of actionable change
25:17 Scaling and visions and goals for the future
28:45 Business growth and investment strategies
31:09 The best business model from an investor viewpoint
36:05 The biggest challenges and future plans
Useful links:
Spotta’s website: https://www.spotta.co/
Spotta’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spottacambridge/
Robert Fryers’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-fryers/
Leaders on a Mission website: https://cs-partners.net/podcasts/
Simon Leich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/executive-talent-headhunter-agtech-foodtech-agrifoodtech-agritech/