The Urban Pest Management training qualifications are under review, and your voice matters.
Whether you’re a technician, business owner, trainer, administrator, supplier, or other stakeholder in the industry, your input will help shape the future of pest training in Australia.
Take the Industry Survey now.
The Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association (AEPMA) is excited to announce a new initiative to enhance mentorship within the pest management industry.
This program aims to connect experienced professionals with individuals seeking guidance, fostering professional growth and knowledge-sharing. Click Here to learn more.
Access the mentor expression of interest HERE.
Access the mentee expression of interest HERE.
Welcome to Pest Industry Connect — the hub for pest control businesses ready to grow their teams and promote the industry as a rewarding career path. Whether you're looking for better recruitment tools, social media content, or ways to get involved in national campaigns, this is your one-stop resource.
Our Goal
To grow the pest industry’s talent pipeline by:
Your business is already a trusted face in your community — now let’s help you become a recruitment leader too.
What you’ll get:
✅ Social Media Starter Kit Pre-designed tiles, reels, and captions for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
✅ Community Engagement Pack Downloadable flyers, posters, banners for use at schools, job expos, or local events
✅ Plug-and-Play Web Snippets Content you can drop into your own website, emails, or job listings
✅ Branded Merch (Optional) Co-branded giveaways like caps, stickers, or flyers to build awareness
***COMING SOON***
We’re building a powerful library of real people, real stories, and real pest control moments.
We’re asking businesses to contribute:
📹 Day-in-the-life clips (filmed on your phone is fine!)
🎤 Staff testimonials (simple Q&A or selfie-style)
🎬 Behind-the-scenes team moments, “on-the-job” snippets, or workplace culture content
We’ll help you:
✅ Edit and brand the video professionally
✅ Return a version you can use for your own marketing
✅ Feature your story in our national campaign
Scan the QR Code to upload Raw images and Videos
Recruitment doesn’t need to be hard. With our Recruitment Toolbox, you’ll get ready-to-use templates and how-to guides tailored for the pest industry.
What’s inside:
📄 Job ad templates (for apprentices, school leavers, and career switchers)
✅ Interview guides & scoring sheets
🧰 Onboarding checklists
🎓 School engagement tips
🌐 Job board + quiz integration guides
💼 “Why Work With Us” website content advice
PLUS: Free access to webinars and short training videos on:
✅ Writing job ads that attract the right people
✅ Employer branding 101
✅ Making your business appealing to new types of candidates
🤝 Attract values-aligned people into the pest industry
🤝 Strengthen local recruitment outcomes
🤝 Create long-term workforce sustainability across Australia
Let’s build the future of pest control — together.