A survey by BASF has revealed that nearly half of pest control professionals feel their career has negatively affected their mental health, highlighting the pressures faced by workers in this demanding sector. The findings show that stress and anxiety dominate the mental health challenges experienced on the job. Around 84% of respondents reported stress, two-thirds experienced anxiety, and over 60% have faced exhaustion or fatigue. Loneliness or isolation affects half of those surveyed, reflecting the solitary and demanding nature of fieldwork, which can often mean long hours on the road without company or conversation. This combination of pressures can increase…