PEST CONTROL OPENING DOORS TO RECRUITMENT The Open Doors Charter is at the heart of the British Pest Control Association’s (BPCA) recruitment drive.
Recruitment is a key challenge facing the pest management sector and, in 2026, the BPCA will be focusing on showcasing the opportunities and rewards of embarking on a career in the industry.
A comprehensive strategy includes the creation of a new online careers hub at
pestcareers.org.uk, a major awareness campaign and the launch of the new Open Doors Charter, designed to broaden the scope of recruitment into the sector.
Led by BPCA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion committee and informed by members, the ambitious project is dedicated to attracting a more diverse, skilled and inspired workforce into pest management.
Rosina Robson, Chief Executive at the BPA, said: “It’s no secret that our industry faces a demographic cliff edge. Nearly 40% of the UK pest management workforce is expected to retire within the next decade, while demand for professional pest management services continues to grow.
“Trying to find and keep good people is a strain on businesses of all sizes and when I joined BPCA last year, members across the country were united on the very specific issue of recruitment.
“Our members and committee volunteers have been key to the creation of this ambitious campaign, which has resulted in a new online hub dedicated to careers in pest management, a short film that captures the heart of the industry, a strategic social media campaign designed to reach thousands of potential recruits, and our new Open Doors Charter.”
The charter will give BPCA members the opportunity to demonstrate a commitment to fostering an open and welcoming workplace culture that proactively supports new entrants into the industry and rejects discrimination.
Potential recruits can visit
pestcareers.org.uk, the first dedicated online space to inspire, inform and connect people with real career opportunities in pest management, explore routes into the industry and understand what life as a pest professional is really like. With everything from guidance on training, case studies with BPCA members and interviews with apprentices and technicians in the industry, the website has a wide range of resources to explore.
At the heart of the online platform is Drive the Talk/Split the Difference, a short film based on a script developed on feedback from BPCA volunteers, many of whom also stepped in as extras during filming, which took place at a professional studio in London using a purpose-built virtual production set.
Working with Liquona, one of the UK’s top 25 creative agencies, the BPCA captured the diversity, warmth and professionalism that defines the sector while delivering the clear message that pest management protects people, property, the environment – and is all about variety, problem-solving and pride in doing something that matters.
In support of these ambitious projects, the BPCA also made a significant investment in a strategic nationwide social media campaign which will reach thousands of people with the aim of sparking curiosity and channelling potential recruits to
pestcareers.org.uk.
In 2026, the BPCA will further build on the strategy, by adding more resources, stories and tools to support members and aspiring professionals alike. There are also plans to work with schools, colleges and career advisers to make sure pest management is recognised as a legitimate, rewarding trade career, right alongside plumbing, electrics and construction.
Rosina Robson added: “I truly believe this project represents one of the most important steps BPCA has ever taken to secure the future of our sector.
“The support for the campaign is a clear sign that recruitment is a priority across the industry, and we are determined to demonstrate the opportunities our members can offer to a broad spectrum of people.
“When someone joins pest management, they’re not just taking a job, they’re joining a profession that protects people, property and the planet, and that’s something to be proud of.”
www.bpca.org.uk
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