'Pest Control – A Career, not just a Job' - Department of Work & Pensions webinar

Syngenta has joined up with The National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) and the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) and Syngenta to deliver a Department of Work & Pensions (DWP) online webinar designed to raise awareness of pest control as a rewarding and sustainable career pathway for people seeking employment.

Thursday 22 January

11.00am - 12.00pm

The webinar will highlight the opportunities that the pest control industry offers people looking for new roles and routes to join the profession. 

It will include initiatives, such as the Syngenta/NPTA 5<25 Professional Futures to encourage the next generation of pest controllers, along with the NPTA's the Armed Forces Programme and the new Pest Control Career Hub.

Other new initiatives are aimed at supporting those over 25 looking to get back into employment.

Speakers will include Kevin Lawrenson, NPTA CEO; Richard Moseley, Business Manager of Syngenta (above) and a representative from the RSPH. 

Bryn Crofts of Lancashire-based SC Pest Management (below), one of the current 5<25 candidates, will share his experiences of entering the industry, along with an ex-military pest controller who will discuss their personal journey, from the armed forces to becoming a business owner.

The webinar is open to anyone who wants to join. It will also address industry issues such as ageing workforce, attracting talent to the pest industry and providing training opportunities.