Pest Control

Explore pest control in plain English, with practical context, common distinctions and questions to ask before work starts.

Start with the entries below. They are part of a growing reference library, not an exhaustive technical specification or a substitute for specialist assessment.

Getting into pest control

Pest control investigates the cause and extent of a problem and selects appropriate prevention and control measures. It is not simply applying the strongest available chemical. A trainee needs identification, site-assessment and reporting skills alongside safe use of authorised products or devices where justified.

Integrated pest management

Integrated pest management combines inspection, prevention, monitoring and proportionate treatment to control pests. It addresses why pests are present rather than relying only on repeated chemical treatment.

Last editorial check: 8 November 2026.