Beyond the Pest | Ep. 4 – Pat Hottel

Beyond the Pest podcast hosts and UPMTC members Mike Thome and Jennifer Sweeney-Ingram sat down with industry veteran Pat Hottel to discuss her entomology career, experiences in Bermuda that kickstarted her pest control journey, the evolution of women in the pest control and more.

In the fourth episode of Beyond the Pest Podcast, industry entomology veteran Patricia "Pat" Hottel shared her journey in the field of entomology and pest control, discussing her personal background, experiences in Bermuda that kickstarted her pest control career, and the influence of mentors like Dr. Austin Frischman.

Pat also reflected on her involvement in the Purdue Pest Conference, the evolution of women in the pest control industry and her contributions to the Urban Pest Management Technical Committee.