Pest control is Louth's most in-demand trade
In Louth, pest control came out on top with 460 searches a month, ahead of plumbing in second on 400
Pest control is the most in-demand trade in Louth, with people searching for it around 460 times a month, according to new research from field-service management software Fieldmotion.
The study analysed three years of average monthly Google search data from Google Keyword Planner and Google Trends, covering common trade and service terms such as “plumber near me”, “emergency electrician”, “pest control Louth” and “solar panel installation”, among many others, across every county in Ireland. These searches were grouped into nine trade categories to reveal which services people turn to most when something goes wrong at home or in their business.
In Louth, pest control came out on top with 460 searches a month, ahead of plumbing in second on 400 and electricians third on 360. Adjusted for population, that works out at around 329 searches per 100,000 people, roughly 1.5 times the national average and one of the higher rates in the country. The county's most-searched pest terms are "exterminator near me" and "pest control service", tied at 150 a month each, pointing to steady, year-round demand.
Industry experts link the rise in pest-control demand to Ireland's changing climate. With milder winters, fewer rats and mice die off, so they breed earlier and in greater numbers, while warmer springs bring wasps out sooner, and heavier rainfall drives rodents indoors. Together these shifts have stretched the pest season far longer than it used to run, keeping demand high for much more of the year.
Jerome Finnegan, Managing Director at Fieldmotion, said: “Behind every one of these searches is a homeowner or business trying to find a good tradesperson, often in a hurry. Demand for skilled trades is rising fast, but there simply aren't enough people to meet it. For the plumbers, electricians and pest controllers answering the phone, keeping up with that demand is the real challenge.
“With another Leaving Cert class weighing up their options, these numbers are a reminder that the trades offer great career opportunities, with demand that isn't going anywhere. An apprenticeship in plumbing, electrical or another trade can be a smart step for anyone willing to take it on.”
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