Will Kirkness: Rentokil, A Century of Pest Control

About this episode

Will Kirkness discusses the history and future of Rentokil in the pest control industry.

European Business Services Analyst Will Kirkness joins host Patrick Robinson to delve into the history, challenges, and future prospects of Rentokil, a prominent player in the pest control industry. They discuss the company's evolution over the past century, its recent acquisition of Terminex, and the subsequent challenges faced in the US market. The conversation also touches on competitors and current market dynamics, as well as the potential role of AI and robotics in enhancing operational efficiency. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Robinson

Guest: Will Kirkness

Topics covered

• pest control
• business history
• market dynamics
• AI in operations
• acquisitions
• industry challenges

Keywords

• Rentokil
• Terminex
• pest control
• acquisition
• AI
• robotics
• market challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rentokil, Terminex

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