Pest Control
Specialist Recruitment for Agricultural Pest Control
Agricultural pest control is a diverse and vital field, encompassing the management of pests that threaten crops, livestock, and stored produce. At De Lacy Executive Recruitment, we connect businesses with skilled professionals across all areas of pest control—from field-based technicians and agronomists to research specialists and commercial leaders.
With a deep understanding of the sector’s evolving challenges, we work with companies of all sizes, including manufacturers, distributors, service providers, and specialist consultancies. Our extensive network spans the UK and beyond, enabling us to source top-tier talent with the expertise needed to protect yields, safeguard quality, and drive sustainable pest management solutions.
Whether you’re seeking technical specialists, regulatory experts, or commercial professionals, we provide tailored recruitment solutions to help your business thrive in this essential industry.
Areas of Pest Control we recruit for
Here are examples of pest control areas we recruit for - this is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether we can assist, please get in touch.
Insect Pest Management (Entomology) – Insecticide, Crop Damaging Insects, Biological control, Insecticide
Weed Management (Herbicides & Weed Science) – Herbicides, Non-Chemical Weed Management, Precision Weed Control
Disease Management (Fungicides & Plant Pathology) – Fungicide, Crop Breeding, Bacterial Disease, Climate and Weather based Disease
Rodent and Vertebrate Pest Control – Rodent, Large Pests (Deer, Birds etc), Deterrents, Trapping, Population Control Measures
Biological and Ecological Pest Control – Natural Predators, Conservation Biological control, Pollinator Protection, Biodiversity Management
Precision and Digital Pest Control Technologies – Drone based pest monitoring, AI and Data driven pest prediction, Smart Spraying, Automated Pest Detection
Stored Product Pest Management – Fumigation, Aeration, Protection of Grains, seeds and harvested produce from pests.
Soil Pest and Nematode Management – Control of Soil Pests, Fumigation, Resistant Crop Varieties.
Job roles & functions we recruit for
Here are examples of roles we recruit for - this is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether we can assist, please get in touch.
Research & Development (R&D) – Agricultural Entomologist, Plant Pathologist, Weed Scientist, Biotechnologist, Microbiologist
Pest Control & Management – Integrated Pest Management Specialist (IPM), Pest Control Advisor, Agronomist, Livestock Parasitologist
Chemical & Biological Control - Pesticide Formulator, Biological control specialist, Fumigation Technician, Precision Agriculture Specialist
Sales & Technical Support – Technical Sales Representative (Ag Chems), Field Trials Co Ordinator, Customer Supplier
Advisory & Consultancy – Crop Protection Consultant, Soil and Plant Health Consultant, Farm Business Advisor
Regulation & Compliance – Regulatory Affairs Officer, Environmental Protection Officer, Health and Safety Specialist
Education & Training – Extension Officer, Lecturer, Researcher, Industry Trainer
Field Operations & Application – Pesticide Application Technician, Crop Protection Field Officer, Pest Controller
Speak to our Pest Control Lead
Finding the right talent can be challenging, but we’re here to help.
Speak to our lead consultant for Pest Control for an informal, no-obligation chat about your hiring needs and how we can support your business.
Ollie O'Driscoll
01885 483440 | oliver.odriscoll@delacyexecutive.co.uk
Client Testimonials
We have partnered with De Lacy Executive for over 11 years and throughout that time they have consistently delivered high-quality candidates across a broad range of positions, including Account Managers, Directors and specialist technical roles.
What sets them apart is the effort they take to understand our business. As a customer and service-focused organisation providing essential services to the dairy and wider agricultural sectors, it is important that any recruitment partner understands both our industry and our culture. De Lacy Exec has taken the time to gain that understanding, which is reflected in the quality and suitability of the candidates they introduce.
Their knowledge of our business, combined with their ability to identify experienced professionals, has made them a trusted and valued recruitment partner for many years.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment is the cream in recruitment!
I was happy with the level of service provided to me by De Lacy Executive Recruitment. I was provided with a good number of well qualified candidates in a reasonable timeframe. De Lacy were quick to provide a shortlist of suitable candidates, they listened to my feedback and adjusted their search accordingly.
We have been very impressed with De Lacy Executive, having never used a recruitment agency before. They took the time to really understand our business and the type of person we were looking for. Chelsea was friendly, professional and efficient throughout, making the whole recruitment process straightforward and easy. Communication was excellent, and we always felt well informed. We would highly recommend Chelsea and De Lacy Executive.
I have always found De Lacy Executive Recruitment to be dedicated to helping us find new talent to add to our team, taking the extra time to truly understand our business and our values to help us find the right fit. We have made some really fantastic appointments over the years and in what are often really challenging recruitment areas.
As a recruiter sceptic due to past experiences, De Lacy Executive Recruitment had quite the mountain to climb. However, they took the time to understand us, our business, and exactly who we needed for the role. They actively sought out strong candidates, listened to feedback, and ultimately provided us with a number of excellent options. Given how niche our requirements were, we were genuinely impressed.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment brought a different perspective to our recruitment process by recognising the strong transferable skills between agriculture and aquaculture. Their agricultural expertise enabled them to access a wider talent pool and generate high-quality candidate enquiries for our marine hatchery, taking much of the recruitment burden away from our team. They were professional, efficient, and easy to work with throughout the process, and I would be happy to work with them again in the future.
Harry and the De Lacy Executive Recruitment team recently assisted us in the recruitment of a Fam Business Manager; the candidates that were presented were all excellent and the co-ordination of the recruiting process was faultless.
De Lacy Executive Recruitment are my No.1 recruiter of choice, their service and expertise in the industry has continually impressed me. They are always on hand and committed to our success.
