Hello , iam looking for a pest/vermin control position in Norfolk . Either full or part time , directly or self - employed . I have a FAC , a shotgun certificate and over thirty years experience of working ferrets . I am willing to fund whatever training courses are needed to undertake this position . If you can help me with this or even point me in the right direction , please contact me .
Many Thanks.
if you have no formal qualifications in pest management
you should contact the NPTA or BPCA even the RSH to get yourself booked in for a minimum of level 2 in general pest management (week long course normally) that will allow you to apply chemicals to control rodent and insect pests up to and including food sites.
alternatively send a CV out to pest companies stating what you can do now and would like to progress in the industry that could find you a job with the training thrown in as well. You never know
wildlife is a smaller part of pest management and to make a profit you will need to be proficient in all areas
including a proviso that I would recommend you obtain as much experience prior to taking that course with a proper pest control operator who is qualified himself to help you get through the course, there is a lot of new legislation that has changed the way pest control is managed and there is still a lot more this year as well with gassing and routine management of pesticides. Get as much info and experience as you can
I travel to norfolk, Cambridge and Suffolk regularly for work and deer stalking, If I can be of some help with literature or advice please contact me, it will take a while to get set up and running but get as much certification risk management and method statement experience you can.
i live in Kent, probably a bit far for you to travel, but you would be most welcome to come out with me to gain experience and that will give you an insight into the work and help to get you through the certification required
expect it to be a sloooooow process because getting the paperwork right, a website etc etc doesn't necessarily get you enough work, it will come over time
good luck and If I can be of any assistance send me a pm with your contact number and I will give you a call, I am in norfolk stalking in a couple of weeks if that's any good to you
ATB
Phil