Pest controller?

[Dan_Mercian 27]

How would someone go about becoming a pest controller? I know theres quite a few guys on here that do it, But ive never seen one advertised in the job centre or anywhere like that.

 

Do you have to have qualifications in Hygiene and the likes? Or do you just set up, sign write a van and get to work?

 

Im curious thats all

[HUnter_zero 58]

How would someone go about becoming a pest controller?

 

 

The short answer is to get a job in one of the bigger pest control companies such as Rentokil, Ecolab, Mitie, Cannon.

 

No previous qualifications or experience is needed, however competition for jobs is massive these days, so it's an employers market.

 

John

[halamrose 24]

some jobs here:

http://www.bpca.org.uk/home.html

[DogMagic 461]

There are a lot of qualifications for pest control. The big one that an employer will be looking for is the rsph. There is a pest control supplier called killgerm chemicals which is who i use for everything. They can advise you best, probably best to start off with their day long foundation courses in rodent biology/control, insect biology/control, safe use of pesticides then try and get some experience. You havent a hope in hell of passing the rsph without some experience. Then of course theres the insurance, cost of materiels, traps, poisons, starage and transportation of chemicals, keeping up to date with health and safety legislation etc etc.

[Deker 3,478]

There are a lot of qualifications for pest control. The big one that an employer will be looking for is the rsph. There is a pest control supplier called killgerm chemicals which is who i use for everything. They can advise you best, probably best to start off with their day long foundation courses in rodent biology/control, insect biology/control, safe use of pesticides then try and get some experience. You havent a hope in hell of passing the rsph without some experience. Then of course theres the insurance, cost of materiels, traps, poisons, starage and transportation of chemicals, keeping up to date with health and safety legislation etc etc.

 

 

I think the BPCA may have other ideas, especially as the BPCA now incorporates the RSPH in their qualification.

 

[Dan_Mercian 27]

Cheers for the link Halamrose!

 

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Excellent communication skills.

• Full driving license.

• BPCA/RSPH Level 2 as a minimum.

• The ability to work on your own in an efficient manner.

• The ability to work as part of a team, providing advice and support to both

customers and colleagues.

• Experience of dealing safely and successfully with a range of pests, using a

variety of pesticides and techniques.

• Hard working and determined work ethos.

• Flexible attitude to work and a willingness to travel.

• Sales skills will be an advantage

 

 

 

Ill look into that BPCA course and see what its about

[Dan_Mercian 27]

Modules

 

• Principles of Pest Control

• Birds

• Insects

• Mammals

• Rodents

 

Non-Member price: £500.00 + V.A.T.

Members price: £300.00 + V.A.T.

 

Individual Modules: £100.00 + V.A.T.

 

The BPCA / RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management exam can be arranged once the user has completed the online modules and feels ready.

[Dan_Mercian 27]

Totally understand what your saying, I was just wondering the route into it and its looking like a bit of a poor choice to make

[matt_hooks 188]

Dan, it seems great to start off, but then you think what the job will mostly entail. Mostly you will be going round the dirtiest, smelliest, nastiest type of dwelling, stepping around s##t spreading poison to deal with the rats and mice that are attracted to that sort of place. Then you'll be spending a load of your time dealing with wasp infestations, getting stung from time to time.

 

A glamorous job it ain't. And with competition the way it is it's not easy to make a living out of it.

 

It sounds ideal, potter around in your van, chuck some poison about and maybe get some shooting permissions, but I bet very few pest controllers get to do any actual shooting as part of their job!

 

I'm not saying it's all bad, but have no illusions, it's hard, often dirty work. You're dealing with deadly poisons on a daily basis, and by definition you end up in some pretty dirty, nasty places.

[Hmr Hunter 2]

RSPH is essential but even more essential is experience of the Job, man many varieties of pests and many many different situations, I would suggest anyone would need at least a minimum of 6 months hands on training as there's so many situations you will find yourself in. I was with a great guy for a few months but once I launched out on my own I found myself in situations which I didn't have a clue what to do LOL. One thing being qualified, it's another being Really qualified LOL