Pest perspectives EP 23 - ⁠Tom Holmes⁠ - Tom Holmes Consulting

Pest perspectives EP 23 - Tom Holmes - Tom Holmes ConsultingTom 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 leadershipBroad, 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 managementTalent pipeline challenge: A current industry theme is recruiting new pest professionals—addressed through focused EDI efforts and recruitment initiatives .Be versatile: Embrace diverse roles and tackle new problems head-on—Tom’s career shows flexibility builds expertise.Master tech tools: Understand ILT design and LED innovations to deploy pest control tech effectively.Bring ideas to life: Consulting isn’t just planning—it’s hands-on implementation from concept to field-ready systems.Champion future talent: Support recruitment, mentorship, and inclusiveness to strengthen the next generation of pest control pros.Register you're CPD with The British Pest Register https://linktr.ee/pestperspectivespodcast#PestControl #Consulting #LEDTechnology #InsectLightTraps #BusinessLeadership #Podcast