Starting any business is a challenge, and the pest control industry is packed full of rules and regulations that make this challenge all the more daunting.
There is a lot more to it that simply popping down to the local garden centre and getting yourself some pesticide. You should have an in-depth knowledge of the sector that you are going into and only those with many years of knowledge and experience under their bests as a pest technician in Salford will usually success.
We don’t say this to put you off, but it is essential that you know what you are getting yourself into.
In this blog we will go through some of the most important things to know if you wish to start your own pest control company.
What are the start up costs?
A van and equipment are just some of the costs that you need to consider when starting a pest control company.
Accreditation and training, for example, are critical to your success, not only teaching you invaluable information about providing a pest control service, but also about running your very own business.
The first place to start when looking to obtain the qualifications that you need to start your own pest control company are the BPCA website and the Royal Society for Public Health.
You will also need to have a marketing budget in place so that you can spread the word about your new company and attract your first customers. The initial marketing budget will almost always be a good amount higher than the ongoing one in future years as you will need to purchase any physical marketing assets such as signs or van decals, and it will be a lot easier to attract customers via word of mouth once you have already established a customer base.
What to specialise in?
There are many different aspects of pest control that you could choose to target. One of the biggest mistakes that people sometimes make is trying to do it all at once and failing to do anything very well. Wasp nest removal, bird control, and commercial pest prevention are all sub-sections of the pest control industry in which it is possible to build a large and very successful business with the right amount of knowledge and dedication.
The more knowledge that you can gather in your chosen area the better service you will be able to provide your customers.
Join the BPCA
This is not a legal requirement for starting a pest control business, but is a must for anyone looking to run their pest control company in the right manner.
The BPCA is responsible for maintaining the highest standards of health and safety within the UK pest industry, as well as offering industry leading training programs and accreditations.
Joining the BPCA as an accredited member is not easy, but is definitely worth it and will demonstrate to your customers that you guarantee a certain high standard of work in all that you do.