Episode 52: A Year in Insects – Part 2

Episode 52: A Year in Insects – Part 2

From Killgerm Podcast by Killgerm

December 23, 2025 · 20 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the skills behind accurate insect identification and future challenges in the field.

Part two focuses on the skills behind accurate insect identification. Dr Matthew Davies discusses training routes, common sample challenges, and the limits of AI and image recognition. The conversation looks ahead to DNA analysis, invasive species, and how climate change may reshape insect identification in the UK pest control industry.The post Episode 52: A Year in Insects – Part 2 first appeared on Killgerm Podcast.

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Matthew Davies

Topics covered

  • insect identification
  • AI and image recognition
  • DNA analysis
  • invasive species
  • climate change
  • pest control

Keywords

  • insects
  • identification
  • AI
  • DNA analysis
  • climate change
  • pest control
  • invasive species

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