Bayer Environmental Science and charity Campaign Against Living Miserably encourage pest professionals to talk

    Suicide prevention charity, Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) will be joining Bayer Environmental Science at exhibitions throughout 2022, starting with PestEx in March, as the partnership between the two continues for a second year.

    With 125 lives lost every week to suicide and 75% of all UK suicides being male, Bayer wants to help spread awareness amongst pest professionals that there is someone to talk to if they ever find themselves in need of support. CALM offers a free confidential support line from 5 pm to midnight 365 days a year to anyone that needs it.

    Tim Peeling, Head of Marketing at Bayer Environmental Science says, “At Bayer we recognise we have a duty to protect and support those working in our industry, as well as the platforms to allow us to raise awareness of key issues.

    “We are so happy to support CALM for a second year. Our joint attendance at exhibitions gives us the opportunity to drill CALM’s message home – that there is support available and someone to talk to, so no one has to feel like they are alone.”

    In 2021, the BPCA reported that a staggering 44% or pest controllers felt that Covid-19 had affected their mental health.

    Tim adds, “It’s doubtful that many people were left unscathed from the last two years in one way or another. As the research suggests, people’s mental health was certainly affected, and it continues to be. But there can be any number of reasons why people struggle and it can be incredibly hard to voice these issues, let alone seek out support for them, so the more we can amplify what CALM does, the better.”

    Maria Kuzak, Senior Philanthropy Manager at CALM says, “We are so excited to be working with Bayer for another year. Despite further lockdowns we reached a huge number of people in the pest industry in 2021 and got to be part of some really thought-provoking conversations about looking after your mental wellbeing and the pressures in the industry.

    “Attending events with Bayer has allowed us to reach an audience that is not only struggling but has heart breaking stories about those lost to suicide. We hope our efforts to show people they can turn to CALM will mean less of these stories and more open discussions about mental wellbeing in the pest industry.”

    CALM’s helpline and webchat is open 5pm to midnight 365 days a year and can help with all of life’s problems.

    Call 0800 58 58 58 to speak to someone on the phone or webchat HERE.

    Or visit Stand 31a at PestEx (16-17th March at Excel London) where CALM will be on hand, giving away signposting materials and helping companies to better support employees.

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