Why Rentokil
Pest Control Experts
Christophe Montegnies is the Quality Manager for the North of France.
Gilles Koegler is the Quality manager for the South of France.
Gilles Marcade is a recognized entomologist whose great passion is to identify and and track down any potential or actual pest which could affect your business.
- A Grimaldi, what got you interested in pest control in the first place and why did you decide that you wanted to worrk for Rentokil ?
- C. Montegnies and G. Koegler, what was your first job in Rentokil and when did you start?
- ...and what's the most enjoyable part of your job…?
- …and what's the biggest challenge?
- A. Grimaldi, what do you see as the biggest challenge for the pest control industry in the next 5 years?
- G. Marcade, I understand you are interested in entomology. Can you bring any of that interest into your job?
- A. Grimaldi, your staff undertakes many roles including training and quality control. What is the biggest job they face in the next year or so?
A Grimaldi, what got you interested in pest control in the first place and why did you decide that you wanted to worrk for Rentokil ?
Initially, I was an engineer specializing in building materials and before joining Rentokil I was concerned by the damage that pests, especially rodents, can cause to structures. This made me interested in pests and the means to control them.Besides, I have a passion for communication and management as well. So, When Rentokil people proposed me to join them, I accepted without hesitating !
C. Montegnies and G. Koegler, what was your first job in Rentokil and when did you start?
G.K. My first job in Rentokil was as Serviceman (Technician) in 1995CM:I started with Rentokil in 2002, as a team leader in pest control:
...and what's the most enjoyable part of your job…?
G.K. :The variety. The involvement with a very wide range of professionals (factories, restaurants, museums, and so forth...) each of them with specifics pests problems . Working with experienced and resourceful colleagues is fascinating as well.C.M. : Exactly the same for me ! and I enjoy implementing the data processing techniques to pest control as well.
…and what's the biggest challenge?
C.M. : developing techniques and products to replace those no longer available, due in the main to increased regulatory restrictions.G.K. : and meeting the requirements of the coming international standards in the different businesses
A. Grimaldi, what do you see as the biggest challenge for the pest control industry in the next 5 years?
The potential impact that the activities of the pest control industry have on the environment will continue to be one of the major issues we will need to address. Techniques, products and training to reduce as far as possible the risk to non-target species, particularly through secondary poisoning, and a greater awareness of the importance of bio-diversity will be essential in the future. The greatest challenge will be to introduce these measures in a business environment where customers are asked for, and are increasingly demanding, pest-free conditions on their sites.
G. Marcade, I understand you are interested in entomology. Can you bring any of that interest into your job?
Knowledge of the biology, habits, signs of and evidence left by any pests, whether insects or vertebrates, is essential if we are to understand how they can be controlled. Before starting with Rentokil I worked in a wood treatment laboratory and it was essential to study the biology of woodworms.I discovered the fascinating world of insects and from there comes my passion for entomology.
A. Grimaldi, your staff undertakes many roles including training and quality control. What is the biggest job they face in the next year or so?
Rentokil Pest Control has introduced several new systems designed to ensure our customers receive the best service possible. Our priority is the spread of good practice through the development of the individual. We must capitalise on the wealth of experience among our Technicians, Supervisors, Service Managers and Field Biologists by allowing them the opportunity to pass on their skills to others. We are very fortunate to have the people — we have to develop them.
