New initiative encourages people to join the pest control workforce

Author: RSPH 07 October 2025 1 min read

The announcement comes during Public Health Workforce Week, an annual awareness week led by RSPH.

The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) have today announced that they will be launching a ‘Careers Hub’ to encourage people to pursue a career in the pest control industry.

The hub, which will be hosted on the RSPH website, will showcase a range of content that outlines various career options and pathways into pest control and allow people to hear firsthand from people in the industry about the realities of the profession.

The pest control industry is facing significant recruitment challenges with some estimates showing that it faces the prospect of losing up to 40% of its workforce to retirement over the next 10 years

The hub will target Pest Technicians currently working within the industry who are looking to expand or progress their careers. It will also serve as an entry point for individuals considering joining the pest control sector, providing insight into the opportunities available to them.

It will also showcase some of the innovative work being done by NPTA and partners to reach out to new audiences in recruitment, such as the 5<25 Professional Futures programme, an initiative designed to support young professionals entering the pest control industry.

The announcement comes during Public Health Workforce Week, an annual awareness week led by RSPH which celebrates the impact of various professions that aren’t traditionally recognised for their role in keeping communities healthy and well.