Pest perspectives EP 23 - Tom Holmes - Tom Holmes Consulting

Tom Holmes - Tom Holmes Consulting

“We provide consulting and contracting services to help you make your ideas happen.”

https://www.tomholmesconsults.com/

On this podcast we talk about

Tom’s pest management story & BPCA leadership

• Broad, adaptive career path: Tom has worked across diverse roles in pest management and consulting—demonstrating flexibility and overcoming lack of handovers by building services from scratch .

• BPCA President insights: He shares experiences from the British Pest Control Association's executive team, offering perspective on influencing industry standards and policies

• Developed ILTs: Tom has spent significant time developing and training others on insect light traps—highlighting the technical design, purpose, and correct deployment methods

• LED fly-killer breakthroughs: He dives into LED-based control technologies for flies, discussing their benefits, limitations, and best-use scenarios .

• From idea to implementation: Tom’s consultancy is built on transforming innovative pest control ideas into practice-ready solutions

• Training as a priority: He stresses the importance of trainer development, knowledge transfer, and professional certification in pest management

• Continuous professional development (CPD): He advocates ongoing learning, qualifications, and BPCA/BASIS accreditation. This aligns with his role in boosting training standards .

• Talent pipeline challenge: A current industry theme is recruiting new pest professionals—addressed through focused EDI efforts and recruitment initiatives

1. Be versatile: Embrace diverse roles and tackle new problems head-on—Tom’s career shows flexibility builds expertise.

2. Stay certified & share knowledge: Engagement in CPD (via BPCA, BASIS ) and sharing skills are crucial for professional and industry growth.

3. Master tech tools: Understand ILT design and LED innovations to deploy pest control tech effectively.

4. Bring ideas to life: Consulting isn’t just planning—it’s hands-on implementation from concept to field-ready systems.

5. Champion future talent: Support recruitment, mentorship, and inclusiveness to strengthen the next generation of pest control pros.

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