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Pest Control's Future: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Pest Industry Report

Sep 02, 2025
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Pest Control's Future: A Deep Dive into the 2025 Pest Industry Report
Episode Overview

Join us for a deep dive into FieldRoutes’ 2025 State of the Pest Industry Report.

Anders Fredericksen, senior product marketing manager, and Pest in Class host Amanda Salvatore discuss the cautious optimism in the market, rising margin pressures, and the increasing focus on a digital-first approach.

Learn about the surprising gaps in technology adoption—especially for critical tools such as scheduling and routing—and how automation can save your business time and money. 

Plus, get the scoop on the current state of AI adoption and what it means for your business' future.

This episode is packed with invaluable insights, compiled from a FieldRoutes survey of 1,025 U.S. pest control companies, to help you benchmark your business and stay ahead of industry trends.

Join Fredericksen and Salvatore as they discuss:

  • [3:39] The four major takeaways from the 2025 State of the Pest Industry Report.

  • [10:49] Gaps in technology adoption, including scheduling and routing tools.

  • [15:52] The AI outlook and comparing this year’s insights to the 2024 report.

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About the Show

The Pest In Class podcast from FieldRoutes is your destination for hearing insight, inspiration, and stories from fellow pest control industry leaders and entrepreneurs. Pest In Class host Amanda Salvatore will interview a new leader each episode as FieldRoutes celebrates the success of its customers while delivering software solutions to help them along their growth journey.

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