Spy on Your Bugs: Environmentally Friendly Insect Control

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!-- Hey Climate Tech enthusiasts! Searching for new podcasts on sustainability? Check out the Leaders on a Mission podcast, where I interview climate tech leaders who are shaking up the industry and bringing us the next big thing in sustainable solutions. Join me for a deep dive into the future of green innovation exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between of pioneering new technologies.Get an exclusive insight into how these leaders started up, their journey and how their cutting edge products will make a real impact. Tune in on…YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@leadersonamissionNet0Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7o41ubdkzChAzD9C53xH82Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leaders-on-a-mission/id1532211726…to listen to the latest episodes!--Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:41 The career path of Robert Fryers, CEO of Spotta05:48 Insect monitoring technology for agriculture and eco insect control07:11 The company’s innovation in the pest control technology10:23 Using technology to control bedbug infestations in hotels14:40 Using technology to control insect infestation in challenging environments17:13 Precise targeting of pests, reducing chemicals, and lowering costs22:09 The importance of actionable change25:17 Scaling and visions and goals for the future28:45 Business growth and investment strategies31:09 The best business model from an investor viewpoint36:05 The biggest challenges and future plansUseful 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/