As a result of lockdowns and reduced travel in 2020/2021, the UK’s bee population has been given a fighting chance. Wildflowers on road verges have been left to grow and a reduction in traffic fumes means bees shouldn’t have to travel as far for good quality pollen. What’s more, there’s been an increase in people trying out beekeeping for themselves – the number of beekeepers registered on Beebase, the National Bee Unit’s voluntary database, is two-and-a-half times what it was 10 years ago, having gone from 16,000 in 2010 to 42,000 in September 2020.

The UK is home to over 250 bee species, including 24 bumblebee species and one honeybee species, while the remainder is made up of solitary bees.

These figures are good news – bees are vital for a number of reasons. Not only do they pollinate crops, which improves food production levels, but they help plants to survive. In the UK the estimated value of insect pollination to crops resulting in higher yield and better quality of seeds and fruit is £400m – £700m. Bees produce honey which has antibacterial properties and is therefore of health benefit both when ingested and when used in various skincare products. They also create wax, which can be found in candles, beauty products and furniture and is often used to preserve produce.

A pest control franchise like no other has officially been launched this week. The PGH Beegone Limited franchise comprises of two well-established brands – PGH Pest Control & Prevention and Beegone Live Bee removal, the latter is what makes this new franchise such an exciting proposition. Beegone Live Bee Removal is a pioneering business which removes honey bee colonies and relocates them, without the use of pesticides and insecticides. The inclusion of the Beegone brand in the franchise offering effectively means franchisees are getting two for the price of one.

Based in Surrey, PGH Pest Control & Prevention and Beegone Live Bee removal were formed in 2008 by Peter Higgs, as part of the Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme. Since then, the businesses have gone from strength-to-strength and now serve 8,400 loyal clients across London and the South East. Peter has even been invited to show bees saved by Beegone to Her Majesty, The Queen.

Experts in their fields, PGH Beegone pride themselves on their environmentally-friendly approach to pest control and live bee removal – limiting the use of harmful chemicals wherever possible. They employ a holistic approach, dealing with and resolving problems by providing preventative work for a long-term solution which ensures value for money and client satisfaction.

As demand grew, Peter realised there was opportunity for UK-wide growth and with a replicable business model the company lent itself to franchising so he began putting the necessary markers in place to franchise nationwide.

Peter said: “I couldn’t be more excited that we’re ready to launch the franchise business and can’t wait to grow the PGH Beegone family. We see this as the perfect time, it’s been a turbulent year and many people are looking for a fresh start – the pest control and live bee removal industries have shown themselves to be both recession-proof and Covid-proof so this is a low risk strategy.

I genuinely believe there’s no comparable franchise opportunity out there at the moment and this is a real gold mine for people looking to own a business who have the right attitude, the desire to make a difference and are ready to reap the rewards of their hard work.”

If you’d like further information about becoming part of the PGH Beegone family, please get in touch with us.

Tel: 01483 387414
Email: [email protected]
www.pghbeegonefranchise.co.uk