Pest Control Unfiltered Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:12:50 -0400 http://www.solea.ai en-us © 2026 Pest Control Unfiltered yes dfd12357-79f5-5c48-9550-a0202273ad6e Solea AI episodic false The pest control industry is at an inflection point. Technician shortages, private equity consolidation, and new technology are reshaping what it takes to run a successful operation. Pest Control Unfiltered brings you honest, unscripted conversations with the owners and operators who are living it — sharing what's actually working, what isn't, and where the real opportunities lie. A monthly podcast for independent PCO owners who want to stay ahead.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) pest control business, pest control operator, pest control podcast, AI in pest control, pest control software, pest control technology, field service management, pest control growth, pest control AI, PCO owners Solea AI https://storage.buzzsprout.com/51mcx61ctt3beqx2g4diojb923im?.jpg Pest Control Unfiltered http://www.solea.ai Scaling a Pest Control Business from One Truck to Multi-State — Jeff King, CEO, Pest Rangers Scaling a Pest Control Business from One Truck to Multi-State — Jeff King, CEO, Pest Rangers Jeff King started Pest Rangers in 2008 as a side hustle while working as a garbage man. Today it's a 37-person operation targeting $4.5M in 2026 — and AI now touches every part of how it runs.

In this episode Jeff shares the full origin story, what it actually takes to build a lasting reputation in a local market, and exactly how he's using AI today — from a 24/7 front desk that closes sales overnight, to agentic tools that coach his sales team and monitor his fleet. He also makes the case for why pest control operators who haven't adopted AI yet are already falling behind.

What you'll hear:

  • Why answering the phone is still the single biggest competitive advantage in pest control
  • How AI handles after-hours calls, triages urgency, and books jobs while his team sleeps
  • Why operators are terrified of AI — and why Jeff thinks they're wrong


Jeff King is the CEO and founder of Pest Rangers, serving eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding states. He's made four acquisitions, served as president of the Pennsylvania Pest Management Association, and was previously on the NPMA National Board.

Learn more about Solea AI here 

]]> Jeff King started Pest Rangers in 2008 as a side hustle while working as a garbage man. Today it's a 37-person operation targeting $4.5M in 2026 — and AI now touches every part of how it runs.

In this episode Jeff shares the full origin story, what it actually takes to build a lasting reputation in a local market, and exactly how he's using AI today — from a 24/7 front desk that closes sales overnight, to agentic tools that coach his sales team and monitor his fleet. He also makes the case for why pest control operators who haven't adopted AI yet are already falling behind.

What you'll hear:

  • Why answering the phone is still the single biggest competitive advantage in pest control
  • How AI handles after-hours calls, triages urgency, and books jobs while his team sleeps
  • Why operators are terrified of AI — and why Jeff thinks they're wrong


Jeff King is the CEO and founder of Pest Rangers, serving eastern Pennsylvania and surrounding states. He's made four acquisitions, served as president of the Pennsylvania Pest Management Association, and was previously on the NPMA National Board.

Learn more about Solea AI here 

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