What Small-Business Owners Can Learn from the Behavior of Termites, Mosquitoes, and Bees

Timothy P. Whitt is a small business owner, franchisor, and leadership expert whose business mentors include termites, mosquitoes, and stinging bees. Really. After more than 45 years in the pest-control industry, Tim — founder and CEO of Pied Piper Pest and Lawn — says every entrepreneur can learn a great deal from the problems insects and critters create for homeowners — and the methods professionals use to eliminate or control them. In his new book, Infested: End Workplace Drama, Stop Toxic Employees, Build a Thriving Small Business, Tim explains how business owners can spot human "pests" before they cause serious damage, how to distinguish between employees who need coaching and those who need to be let go, and why leadership — not just hiring — is often the key to preventing workplace infestations. Whether you manage five employees or five hundred, Tim's practical insights on hiring, training, accountability, and culture can help you build a stronger organization and avoid the kinds of personnel problems that drain time, morale, and profits. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Tim Whitt, Pied Piper Pest and Lawn Posted: June 15, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 46 Minutes Episode: 14.50 RELATED EPISODES Discovering Your Inner Octopus: Stephen Wunker on How to Grow Your Company into a Super Intelligent Organization School Teacher Turned Entrepreneur Collars Celebrities and Their Canines She May Be a Pig Farmer, But She's Also One Savvy Entrepreneur