What Pest Solutions does

Pest Solutions is a privately held UK pest control company founded in Glasgow in 2001, providing integrated pest management (IPM) services to both residential and commercial customers nationwide. The company operates through 14+ staffed local branches across Scotland (Glasgow headquarters, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee) and England (Newcastle, Manchester, Liverpool, Preston, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Leeds, Norwich, Sunderland), supported by a 24/7 national freephone line with sub-15-minute average phone response. Service revenue is generated from three core streams — Domestic Pest Control (one-time and recurring residential treatments), Commercial Pest Control Contracts (managed-service agreements with regular monitoring, audits, proofing, and training), and Pest Bird Control (specialist netting, falconry, gull and fouling management) — priced on a quote basis after free surveys, with a 30-day return-treatment guarantee on most domestic work.

The technical platform is built on IPM methodology, combining biological, cultural, physical, and chemical controls with the diagnostic support of in-house field biologists. Pest Solutions holds a stacked credential portfolio (BPCA, CEPA, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, SafeContractor, CHAS, Constructionline Gold, Living Wage Employer, CRRU supporter, SEPA-licensed waste carrier) that qualifies the firm for regulated tenders and is held by only around 3% of UK businesses. The customer base includes 100+ named commercial accounts across healthcare (NHS Grampian), manufacturing (Smurfit Kappa, Devro), transport (P&O Ferries), hospitality (Tony Macaroni, Nardini), education (University of Inverness), and public sector (West Dunbartonshire Council), alongside a long-tail residential book.

The business is bootstrapped with no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or institutional investors, and growth has been entirely organic through branch openings and service-line expansion. Pest Solutions has won 20+ national industry awards including consecutive National Pest Awards (2021–2024) and BPCA awards, plus the Glasgow Business Awards Net Zero Achievement 2024 and National Pest Awards Sustainability Initiative of the Year 2025, reflecting investment in a Toyota electric van fleet and ESG positioning.

Name

Pest Solutions

Legal name

Pest Solutions

Website

https://pestsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pest Solutions is a Glasgow-founded, privately held UK pest control company operating 14+ local branches nationwide, delivering integrated pest management, commercial pest contracts, and specialist bird control to residential customers and 100+ regulated enterprise and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Pest Control (Non-Specialty) (HSAMAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Pest Control (IMAIAHAC), Grocery, Supermarket & Food Retail Pest Control (HSAMAKAC), Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Commercial Ant/Roach/Stinging Insect Programs (Restaurants, Multi-Unit) (HSAMAFAL)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Commercial pest management
• Bird control solutions
• Integrated pest management
• Rodent control services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kinning Park

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Domestic Pest Control Services: One-time and recurring pest control services for homeowners, including treatment for rodents (rats, mice, squirrels), insects (wasps, ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, beetles, fleas, flies, moths), and pest birds. Services include free surveys and quotes.
2. Commercial Pest Control Contracts: Tailored commercial pest control service packages for businesses including pest control contracts with regular monitoring, emergency pest removal, field biologist inspections, audit-ready documentation, pest reports, staff pest awareness training, proofing advice, and support with industry audits.
3. Pest Bird Control Services: Specialist bird control services including bird netting, bird spikes, bird deterrent systems, bird trapping, bird shooting, falconry services, gull control, and bird fouling removal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pest Solutions provides professional pest control services across the UK through local branch offices, serving both domestic homeowners and commercial businesses. Core offerings include Domestic Pest Control (rodents, insects, bed bugs), Commercial Pest Control (contracts, audits, proofing, training), and Pest Bird Control (netting, spikes, deterrents, falconry, gull control). Services are backed by in-house field biologists, BPCA-accredited technicians, 24/7 emergency response, and a 30-day return-treatment guarantee.

Product overview

Pest Solutions is a service-based pest control company offering a unified portfolio of professional pest management services rather than a software platform. The core offerings consist of three main service lines: Domestic Pest Control for residential properties, Commercial Pest Control for businesses, and Pest Bird Control for specialized bird management. These are supported by specialized add-on modules including Bird Netting Systems, Bird Spikes, Bird Deterrent Systems, Wildlife Management, Flying Insect Control, Bed Bug Control, Pest Proofing Service, Pest Control Audits, Pest Awareness Training, Field Biologist Audits, Hygiene Services, Bird Fouling Removal, Bird Control Falconry, and Gull Control. The company operates primarily in Scotland and across the UK from local branch offices, combining Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles with scientific support from field biologists to deliver long-term pest prevention alongside immediate treatment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Pest Control Professional residential pest control services for homes, covering rodents (rats, mice, squirrels), insects (wasps, ants, cockroaches, bed bugs, beetles, fleas, flies, moths), and pest birds. Includes free surveys, discrete treatment, and 30-day return-treatment guarantee across the UK.
• Commercial Pest Control Industry-grade commercial pest control services for businesses, including pest prevention contracts, regular monitoring, audits, proofing, staff training, and wildlife management tailored to meet business compliance requirements and food safety regulations.
• Pest Bird Control Expert bird control services including bird netting systems, bird spikes, bird deterrent systems, trapping, shooting, falconry, gull control, and bird fouling removal for commercial and domestic properties affected by feral pigeons, gulls, starlings, house sparrows, and magpies.
• Wildlife Management Control and management services for wildlife pest species including feral cats, foxes, mink, moles, and rabbits, delivered by BPCA-accredited technicians across the UK.
• Flying Insect Control Targeted control services for flying insects including house flies, bluebottles, cluster flies, crane flies, filter flies, fruit flies, and lesser house flies, for residential and commercial properties.
• Bed Bug Control Specialist bed bug treatment services using thorough inspection and targeted elimination methods for residential and commercial properties.
• Bird Control Falconry Humane bird control using trained birds of prey to deter pest birds from commercial and residential sites.
• Gull Control Targeted services for controlling gull populations including nesting removal, egg removal under licence, and deterrent systems.
• Hygiene Services Cleaning and hygiene support services to complement pest control and maintain sanitary conditions in commercial premises.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5.0 customer rating from 1,400+ reviews
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rentokil Initial: Global, publicly-listed pest control and hygiene services giant and the dominant UK incumbent. Comparable in that it offers the same domestic, commercial, and bird control services across the UK, but at vastly greater scale, route density, and brand recognition.
• Mitie Pest Control: Pest control division of UK facilities-management group Mitie. Comparable as a BPCA-accredited commercial pest control provider targeting enterprise and public-sector clients, but bundled with broader FM services rather than a specialist offering.
• Ecolab Pest Elimination: Global hygiene and pest elimination division of Ecolab. Comparable in targeting food processing, hospitality, and healthcare customers with audit-ready pest management programs, but as part of a much larger chemical-and-services platform.
• NBC Environment (Nippon Beet): UK subsidiary of a Japanese environmental services group providing commercial pest control, bird management, and wildlife services. Comparable in service portfolio and BPCA-level enterprise focus.

Direct peers

• Cleankill Pest Control: Independent UK pest control company with similar domestic and commercial coverage across southern England. Comparable in size, BPCA-accredited service model, and use of environmental/IPM-led pest management approaches.
• JG Pest Control: UK-wide independent pest control operator serving domestic and commercial customers. Comparable in BPCA membership, multi-branch delivery model, and reliance on accreditation-driven trust signals.
• Pest Control Services UK: UK-wide independent pest control provider offering residential and commercial services. Comparable in branch-based delivery model and reliance on BPCA accreditation and customer reviews for differentiation.

Others

• Killgerm Group: UK manufacturer and distributor of professional pest control products. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — Pest Solutions' technicians would purchase consumables from Killgerm — making it an ecosystem supplier peer.
• British Pest Control Association (BPCA): UK trade association of which Pest Solutions is a member. Listed as a peer because BPCA membership, training, and accreditation standards directly shape Pest Solutions' competitive positioning and tender eligibility.

Regional players

• Dawson's Pest Control: Northern England-focused independent pest control operator. Comparable in service offering and target mix but operates at a smaller regional scale than Pest Solutions' UK-wide positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PestSolutionsUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pest-solutions-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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