Redd Man Podcast
The Redd Man Podcast is the place to go for entomology enthusiasts as well as pest control industry professionals. Chris and Kolby give their own unique perspectives on all sorts of insects and arachnids that anyone who spends a lot of time around bugs might encounter. They also talk to the men and women in the field who are on the frontlines in the control effort for unwanted pests at homes and businesses. Give the show a try--and if you like it, please rate and review!
Episodes
This week we're talking about moths! First on the "Insect Profile" segment, Chris discusses the largest moth in the world...the Atlas Moth! One of these were recently discovered for the first time in the United States. If you want the inside scoop, listen to find out more! Kolby discusses the Indian Meal moth for the "Control Corner" segment. This stored-product pest effects almost the entire world so ...
On this edition of the Redd Man Podcast, Chris, Kolby, and special guest Norman Louviere pay tribute to the late Ken Davis in the wake of his passing on September 24, 2025. Ken was a giant in the industry and will be greatly missed. The rest of the episode is all about arachnids, but specifically the Diving Bell Spider and the notorious Black Widow Spider!
Also, with college football back in full swing, Chris and Kolby talk abou...
Chris and Kolby discuss the Giant Petaltail Dragonfly during the "Insect Profile" segment. The "Control Corner" segment is all about the notorious occasional invader...the silverfish. "Tech Talk" features Ms. Charly Barnett where she discloses what she's really afraid of on the job...and it's probably not what you think! Also, a debate from the last episode carries over, but seems to be se...
This week Chris and Kolby discuss two very different beetles. On the "Insect Profile" segment it's all about the stag beetle. Known for it's fighting, there are countries in Asia that fight them for sports gambling, and in Japan they're even kept as pets! Tune in for more wild stag beetle facts! In the "Control Corner" segment they discuss the wood destroying powder post beetle. Listen as Kol...
On this episode, Chris and Kolby begin with an "Insect Profile" on fireflies. Are they really going extinct, or is the media reporting out misleading information? On the "Control Corner" segment they discuss the pesky fruit fly and the best ways to control them. For "Tech Talk", they surprise Eli Goodwin as he nears the completion of his first full year in the pest control industry. As a new techni...
On this episode of the Redd Man Podcast, Chris and Kolby begin with a conversation about the Arizona Bark Scorpion. During this segment they also discuss a news clip from Las Vegas regarding a family that was being terrorized by them. On the "Control Corner" segment they discuss a very common foe for pest operators everywhere...the varied carpet beetle. Finally, the "Tech Talk" segment wraps everything up wit...
This week's episode is all about arachnids! Chris and Kolby begin with a discussion regarding the heaviest spider in the world: The Goliath Bird Eater...a spider that is literally the size of a newborn puppy! After a brief talk about eating fried tarantula (yes, you heard that right), they shift to the "Control Corner" segment where it's all about the Brown Recluse Spider. Not only do they discuss how to cont...
On this episode, Chris and Kolby discuss topics related to the Carolina Mantis and Yellow Jackets...including an appearance by a mantis on a recent episode of The Tonight Show as well as a scary news story out of Atlanta concerning a toddler that was attacked by a swarm of yellow jackets. On the "Tech Talk" segment we reach out to veteran pest control technician Charles Henderson for a memorable chat. All this and much ...
Welcome to the first edition of Smoke Signals, a Redd Man Podcast interview series.
On this episode, Kolby, Tripp and Chris sit down with Ken Davis BCE to discuss his life and career. With over a forty-five year span in the pest control industry, Ken has made quite the impact on so many people in all sorts of ways. Join us for a look back on a career filled with wonderful memories and stories told from the man himself,...
This edition of the Redd Man Podcast is all about bedbugs! Topics covered in this episode:
- Kolby Krohn ACE gets things kicked off with some information regarding bedbug identification and control measures.
- Tripp Brewer ACE has our news segment and will tell us all about the terrible bedbug problem going on in France--which just happens to be the site of the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics!
- Chris Mosley ACE has some intere...
This edition of the Redd Man Podcast is all about pollinators! Topics covered in this episode:
- Kolby Krohn will start things off by giving some insight for pest operators to use with regards to what they can do to protect pollinators and the environment.
- Our news segment with Tripp Brewer will cover an interesting article concerning bee bandits. Apparently honey bees have been caught red handed stealing pollen off t...
- Kolby Krohn will start things off by explaining what consumers should expect for the upcoming termite swarm season. What should the reaction be if a swarm occurs?
- Our news segment with Tripp Brewer will cover the hot topic of global warming. Can it have an effect on termite populations, and is there such a thing ...
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