The market for disinfection, disinsectisation, rodent control - France

A harmful species is an organism that causes damage to crops, or whose activities are considered harmful to public health and/or various human activities (agriculture, fish farming, game management, forestry, etc.). Harmful effects can manifest themselves in a variety of ways, from crop destruction to public health problems. In France, the pest control sector is known as the 3D sector (disinfection, disinsectisation and deratting) and includes all the players in these different segments, from pest control product manufacturers to distributors, trainers, hygienic applicators, quality inspectors, etc. The global pest control market, valued at $24.6 billion in 2022, is booming and set to grow at a CAGR of 5.7% through to 2032. This is due to the increase in the world's population and the numerous migrations from rural to urban areas, which create favorable conditions for the proliferation of pests. Global warming is also contributing to the increase in pest numbers, as winters are milder and therefore less deadly for many species. The global market is dominated by large international groups, either specialized in pest control (such as Anticimex) or with a much broader field of activity (such as Bayer). The French market is also booming for the same reasons, with a 5.35% increase in value in 2022 compared to 2021. Current events in the sector are marked by numerous bedbug attacks in public places such as hotels, trains and the metro (even if the facts have not yet been confirmed by SNCF and RATP). In 2022, there will also be a significant increase in the number of interventions against rats: a total of 6.4 million (+35% on 2021), more than all other interventions against the different types of pests combined. The market is segmented between products sold to private individuals, who wish to treat their own pest problems, and professional companies, who offer their services to rid private individuals or commercial structures of pests. These two methods have very different costs and success rates. The 3D market, which is highly regulated, is currently seeing a concentration of players and is beginning to open up more and more internationally, starting with Europe, which could revolutionize the sector in France.