NBC Environment

What NBC Environment does

NBC Environment is a UK-based specialist pest control, bird control and infection control company, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Banham, Norfolk. The company operates nationally across the UK through offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oxford and Bristol, supported by embedded regional contacts covering the Midlands, North, South West and Wales. Its service portfolio spans bird control (falconry, laser deterrence, netting, spikes, gel, electric, bio-acoustic and proofing), pest control (insects, rodents, wildlife), infection control (disinfection fogging, electrostatic spraying, COVID-19 cleaning), and biosecurity (avian flu, shipping container biosecurity, predator eradication). Differentiated offerings include Europe's largest falconry operation, first-mover use of commercial bird lasers in the UK, UV-based bird gel deterrents, ecology dog detection, and a proprietary NBC Client Portal for service agreements, scheduling and audit trails. NBC is part of the Orkin UK group owned by Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), following its 2021 acquisition and the subsequent 2024 acquisition of Bird & Pest Solutions.

NBC serves a primarily enterprise customer base across construction, commercial property management, airports, healthcare, waste management, local government, hospitality, retail, education, industrial/manufacturing and offshore oil & gas, with residential services as a secondary segment. Revenue is generated predominantly through professional services rendered via recurring multi-site contracts (subscription recurring model) and project-based engagements, with quote-based pricing driven by pest type, infestation size, property footprint and treatment count. The go-to-market blends direct field sales for enterprise accounts with phone-based and online quote conversion for residential customers, supported by local SEO, content marketing and an emergency response service. Customer logos include AstraZeneca, easyJet, Thames Water, SUEZ, Forth Ports, Mace Group, Laing O'Rourke, Kier Construction, Glasgow Airport, B&Q, ISS, CBRE, NHS Advisory Services, and the National Galleries Scotland. Accreditations include ISO 9001, BPCA membership, CHAS, SafeContractor, ConstructionLine, Cyber Essentials, and EEEGR membership.

Name

NBC Environment

Legal name

NBC Environment Limited

Website

https://nbcenvironment.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NBC Environment is a UK-based specialist provider of bird control, pest control, infection control, and biosecurity services, founded in 1993 and operating nationally through offices in Banham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oxford and Bristol.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest and Bird Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

akta.pro primary industry

Bird Control & Deterrent Systems (IMAIAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wildlife Control & Exclusion (IMAIAHAJ), Acoustic Deterrents (Sonic/Ultrasonic Devices, Distress Calls) (HSAMAGAJ)

Keywords

• Pest control services
• Bird control services
• Infection control services
• Falconry bird deterrents
• Commercial disinfection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Banham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bird Control Services: Recurring and project-based bird control services including bird proofing, falconry response, bird deterrents (laser, netting, spikes, gel, electric), bird dropping removal, and nesting bird mitigation. Services provided to commercial and residential customers across the UK.
2. Pest Control Services: Pest control services for insects (ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, flies, wasps), rodents (rats, mice), and wildlife (foxes, moles, squirrels, rabbits). Includes both one-time treatments and ongoing contract services.
3. Infection Control Services: Decontamination cleaning, disinfection fogging, electrostatic spraying, touchpoint services, and misting services. Services particularly focused on COVID-19 response and general infection control for businesses.
4. Multi-Site Contract Services: Ongoing contractual services for customers with large multi-site property portfolios, providing regular preventative visits and emergency response coverage across the UK.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NBC Environment is a national UK pest control company that delivers bird control, pest control, infection control, and biosecurity services to commercial and residential customers. Services include falconry-based bird deterrents, bird netting/spikes/proofing, laser bird deterrent systems, rodent and insect control, wildlife management, disinfection fogging, electrostatic spraying, and decontamination cleaning, supported by a client portal for multi-site service management.

Product overview

NBC Environment is a national UK pest control company offering an integrated service portfolio of bird control, pest control, infection control, and biosecurity services. The core offerings include Bird Control Services (deterrents, proofing, falconry, laser systems, netting, spikes), Pest Control Services (insect, rodent, wildlife control), Infection Control Services (COVID-19 cleaning, disinfection fogging, electrostatic spraying), and Biosecurity Services. The company operates through multiple acquired brands including Van Vynck Environmental (falconry/bird control, acquired 2020/2021) and Bird & Pest Solutions (acquired April 2024), all now operating under the NBC brand within the Orkin UK group. A proprietary NBC Client Portal provides clients with online access to service agreements, scheduling, reporting, and audit trail functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bird Control Services Comprehensive bird pest control services including bird deterrents (laser, bird scaring, gel repellent, electric, bird of prey/falconry, bio-acoustic), bird proofing (netting, wire, spikes, solar panel proofing), pigeon control, urban seagull control, bird dropping removal, nesting bird mitigation, and bird hazard management for commercial and residential customers across the UK.
• Pest Control Services Full-service pest control including insect control (ants, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, flies, wasps), commercial rodent control (rats, mice), wildlife pest control (foxes, moles, squirrels, rabbits), PestFix pest control, multi-site pest control, and predator eradication from islands for commercial and residential customers.
• Infection Control Services Infection control and decontamination services including COVID-19 cleaning, disinfection fogging, electrostatic spraying, touchpoint services, misting service, and wall-mounted disinfection for commercial, healthcare, and public sector facilities.
• Biosecurity Services Biosecurity services including avian flu management, shipping container biosecurity, and predator eradication for environmental protection across commercial and public sector customers.
• NBC Client Portal Online client portal providing quick and easy data access and reporting for service agreements, site data, invoicing, planned visit schedules, real-time completed visits, live sign-off sheets, materials tracking, technician reports, recommendations, and audit trails for commercial multi-site customers.
• Smart Pest Control Services Technology-enhanced rodent control services utilizing smart/connected monitoring devices for tracking rodent activity in commercial environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed bird proofing at Bookers/Makro Llandudno store prevented over £30k in annual losses from gull damage and closures
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers25 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Bird & Pest Solutions (BPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Bird & Pest Solutions [BPS] formally joined forces with NBC Environment in April 2024, acquired through the NBC Environment business division of Orkin UK, expanding the business's reach across the Southeast of England. BPS was founded in 2008 on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, providing best-value, fast and effective pest control to customers including National Grid, Eurotunnel, Peel Ports, All Saints, Commercial Services, IPL and Capital & Regional.
• Van Vynck EnvironmentalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2021Van Vynck Environmental was acquired by Rollins Inc./Orkin Global Pest Control in March 2020, and joined the Orkin UK group of companies as the first dedicated falconry company within the group. In April 2021, NBC Environment was added to the expanding Orkin UK group. Van Vynck and NBC have formally joined forces operating under the NBC brand. Founded in 2003, Van Vynck established a reputation for delivering the highest standard of falconry, bird control and pest control services.
• Orkin UKflagshipOthersNBC Environment is part of the Orkin UK group of companies, which is owned by Rollins Inc. (Orkin Global Pest Control). Orkin UK acquired Van Vynck Environmental in March 2020 and NBC Environment in April 2021. Bird & Pest Solutions was acquired through NBC Environment in April 2024.
• Rollins Inc./Orkin Global Pest ControlflagshipOthersRollins Inc. is the parent company of Orkin Global Pest Control, which owns Orkin UK, which in turn owns NBC Environment, Van Vynck Environmental, and Bird & Pest Solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rentokil Initial: Global leader in pest control and hygiene services, with a large UK presence. Directly competes with NBC across commercial pest and bird control contracts, serving enterprise and multi-site customers with comparable recurring service models.
• Mitie Pest Control: UK facilities management provider with a dedicated pest control division serving enterprise and public sector clients. Closely comparable to NBC in target customer (multi-site property portfolios) and bundled service offering.
• Killgerm Group: UK-based pest control products and services company serving professional operators and commercial end-customers. Comparable in BPCA-aligned pest management services and bird control product distribution.
• PestFix: UK pest control supplies and service provider serving both professional technicians and consumers. Overlaps with NBC in rodent, insect, and wildlife pest control services across commercial and residential segments.
• Cleankill Pest Control: UK pest control company with strong eco-friendly and humane positioning, similar to NBC's RSPH-qualified, ethical methods. Comparable in commercial and residential pest management across southern England.
• Total Pest Control (Targeted Pest Solutions): UK-wide commercial pest control provider serving construction, property management, and public sector clients. Closely comparable in multi-site contract service model and BPCA accreditation footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Anticimex: Major European pest control operator with UK operations and a strong digital/smart pest monitoring proposition. Overlaps with NBC in commercial rodent and bird control, especially in industrial and property management accounts.
• Ecolab: Global hygiene and infection prevention leader whose pest elimination and disinfection services compete with NBC's infection control line, particularly in healthcare, hospitality, and food processing end markets.
• Orkin (Rollins Inc.): NBC's ultimate parent and one of the largest pest control brands globally. Comparable in commercial pest control delivery model, training standards, and digital client reporting; NBC effectively operates as Orkin's UK specialist vehicle.

Others

• BASF Pest Control Solutions: Global chemical and biocontrol product manufacturer supplying pest management professionals. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — relevant as an enabling technology and product supplier to the UK pest control ecosystem in which NBC operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nbcenviro
• Facebookfacebook.com/NBCEnvironment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nbc-environment

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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