Episode 59: Martin Beattie on Rats, Drains, CCTV Surveys & Pest Control Growth

Welcome to Pest Perspectives Episode 59.This week I’m joined by Martin Beattie, Co-Founder and Chairman of the NADC, for an insightful conversation on the connection between rats, drains, CCTV surveys, and pest control.We talk about why recurring rat issues are often linked to drainage defects, why pest controllers need to understand underground drainage systems, and why proper CCTV survey training, reporting standards, and equipment matter.We also cover:rat ingress and defective drainsCCTV drain surveystraining and certificationdrainage law and standardshealth and safetyconfined space risksbusiness opportunities for pest controllers expanding into drain investigationsA really valuable episode for anyone in pest management looking to understand the drainage side of rodent control and where future opportunities may be.Pest Perspectives Podcast is a UK pest control podcast hosted by Shaun Muller of Oakham Pest Control Ltd. The show features practical conversations with pest control technicians, business owners, suppliers and industry experts, covering rodent control, drainage investigations, bee removal, bed bugs, wasps, commercial pest management, compliance, business growth and wider pest industry topics.Listen, watch and learn more at:https://www.pestperspectivespodcast.co.uk