Starting your Pest Control Business

Need help finding a trusted insurance provider?

Insurance is a fundamental part of every business. Please find below contact details of well-recommended insurance companies that specialise in providing insurance for Pest Control companies:

Bradshaw Bennett Ltd
Pierce House
Pierce Street
Macclesfield
SK11 6EX
Tel: 01625 505870
www.bradshaw-bennett.co.uk

Mellerups General Insurance
2 Parsonage Street
Dursley
Gloucestershire
GL11 4ES
Tel: 01453 542308
www.mellerups.co.uk

As you start up in pest control you will find a lot of help and advice offered by organisations that work hard to move the industry forward.

Discussion forums can be very useful to exchange tips and advice on all things pest control related, including products, techniques, events and exhibitions, with others operating in the industry.

Examples of these are:

Packed with all of the information you need to run a pest control operation, this recently updated illustrated manual is a must have for every PCO’s bookshelf. All of the information, particularly on legislation, has been checked to ensure that it is completely up to date. Original artwork for the pest biology section helps to make this publication a delight to read.

The Killgerm Operating Manual has over 280 pages split into two volumes: Principles of Pest Control and Biology of Pests. Sections cover a diverse range of subjects, including Integrated Pest Management (IPM), physical controls, chemical controls, legislation, COSHH, personal protective equipment, health and safety, training, waste disposal and a directory of useful addresses. The pest biology section includes comprehensive information on a wide range of pests with public health significance, including notes on appropriate control methods, gained from many years of experience in advising the pest control industry.

The manual is delivered in loose-leaf format with a registration form to receive updates as and when they become available, ensuring that you have the opportunity to keep your manual as current as when you first received it.

Please see the Killgerm bookshop in our catalogue for a full list of educational products.

Killgerm produce 11 informative work-studies, each focusing on a different pest and providing information about their habits and how to control these effectively.

Work-study topics include:

• Rodent
• Wasp
• Ant
• Electronic Fly Killers
• Flea
• Flood
• Bird
• Insect Monitoring
• Waste Disposal
• Environmental Assessment
• Bedbug

For a printed copy of these work-studies please call 01924 268400 or to download your copy please click here.

To uphold and maintain the high standards enjoyed within the pest control industry we require that all our customers have the appropriate certification necessary to use rodenticides, insecticides and aluminium phosphides. Therefore, training is of fundamental importance to ensure the correct procedures are followed and products are used responsibly.

We recommend you keep up to date with all the latest training and developments happening in the industry. Designed to provide basic training in pest control, and ideal for those starting out in the industry, Killgerm has developed foundation courses in Insect Control, Rodent Control, and Safe Use of Pesticides. For a comprehensive list of all the training courses we offer including foundation courses right through to the RSPH level 3 please click on the icon below:

Our Working Together initiative aims to further support pest controllers at all levels. Whether just starting out in business or fully recognised in the industry, we provide help and support at every angle, including a variety of benefits dedicated to raising standards and making the job easier.

The full range of Working Together benefits include:

• Customised special offers to help smaller companies benefit greatly without spending huge amounts
• Local Area Sales Manager support ensuring there is help close at hand
• An expert technical department offering free technical advice over the telephone
• A customer services department with representatives dedicated to helping smaller pest controllers set up in business
• Pest Control Auditing
• Expert Witness to support you
• Professional Training
• Waste Disposal Scheme
• Free Insect Identification*

*subject to account status

The majority of orders placed with Killgerm before 4pm can be despatched on a next day service to mainland UK addresses.

Upgraded services are available if required:

• Before 9am
• Before 10.30am
• Before 12 noon
• Saturday before 12 noon

Please contact customer services for further details of upgraded services.

The standard 24 hours carriage cost is FREE for orders of more than £250.00, with an £8.00 charge for orders below £250.00.

We appreciate your custom and are always trying to find new ways to support you and give you extra. We are delighted to introduce Killgerm Plus Points, the pest management’s first bankable points scheme designed exclusively for pest controllers.

The Plus Points scheme enables you to gain points every time you purchase Killgerm products or training. You can then spend your points immediately or bank them to save for a more valuable gift later.

Plus Points - A helping hand

• You can enter the Plus Points scheme for FREE
• You will receive 2 points for every £1 you spend
• Points can be spent on special products and training courses selected from the Plus Points brochure or website
• Extra points can be earned on special offers
• Special events will be held specifically for Plus Points members

To register as a member and start collecting your points simply click here or call us on 01924 268400 to receive an application form.

Business Link - www.businesslink.gov.uk
Business Link is a free business advice and support service, available online and through local advisers, offering extensive advice on everything from setting up your business to marketing and hiring staff.

Federation of Small Businesses - www.fsb.org.uk
The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's largest campaigning pressure group promoting and protecting the interests of the self-employed and owners of small firms.

For help on how to get your name out there, promote your services and most importantly make your telephone ring with enquiries, Albatross Marketing can help you by providing innovative design solutions, achieving effective marketing results.

As part of the Killgerm Group, Albatross Marketing fully understands the pest management industry and have worked with many pest control companies to enhance their presence in the market helping them grow and develop into highly successful companies.

From marketing strategy to advertising and every form of marketing communications, we can help define your brand and make you shine.

We know what works well and how to develop your brand to achieve your business objectives.

Give Albatross a call today on 01924 268400 or email your brief to info@albatrossuk.com