TS EN 16636

TS EN 16636 is the standard for pest management services and the requirements and competences expected of professional service providers. Its focus is not only the treatment activity itself, but also how pest management is planned, delivered and managed in a way that supports the protection of public health, assets and the environment.

Service organisation and professional competence

The standard provides a framework for the capabilities of organisations that deliver pest management services. In general technical terms, such services typically involve risk assessment, site inspection, selection of suitable control methods, post-treatment monitoring and communication with the customer. The words “requirements” and “competences” in the title point to both the organisational setup and the knowledge and skills staff need to perform the work safely and effectively.

What pest management covers

Pest management addresses the problems that rodents, insects and other unwanted organisms can create in homes, commercial premises and public environments. In general technical context, it is broader than chemical product application alone: it can include prevention, hygiene, monitoring, physical control methods and, where appropriate, chemical control as part of an integrated service approach. TS EN 16636 provides a common technical framework for the professional delivery of these services.

• It centres on the protection of public health, assets and the environment.
• It defines requirements and competences for professional pest management providers.
• It treats pest control as a process-based service, not just a product application activity.
• It links organisational structure with staff competence.