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Pest Control (Schaedlingsbekaempfung)
GewO §94 Z.60
Verified: April 2026
Key Facts
- Type: Regulated trade
- Qualification: Qualification exam + poison certificate
- Registration cost: Free (€0)
- Additional: Biocide handling certificate required
- Trend: Eco-friendly IPM (Integrated Pest Management)
What This Trade Covers
- Insect control (bed bugs, cockroaches, ants, wasps)
- Rodent control (rats, mice)
- Wood pest treatment (woodworm, termites)
- Bird deterrent installation
- Preventive pest management
- Thermal treatment (heat treatment for bed bugs)
Eco-friendly alternatives growing
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) combines biological controls,
physical methods (heat, cold), and mechanical traps. Chemical
treatments are increasingly a last resort. This expertise is a
strong market differentiator.
Related Guides
Legally binding: German text of GewO 1994.