Pestokill

What Pestokill does

Pestokill is a UK pest control services provider founded in 1985 and headquartered in Leigh, Lancashire, operating under the legal name Horizon Environment Services Ltd. The company delivers residential, commercial and specialised pest management across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland through a network of more than 150 locally-based technicians supported by field biologists and a central helpdesk operating extended hours including on-call cover. Service revenue is anchored in recurring commercial pest management contracts for food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing and warehouse, retail and office, transport (rail, aviation and shipping), and one-off residential call-outs, with quote-based pricing that is not publicly disclosed. The business also sells a small range of DIY products (fly eliminators, fly traps, fly units, ECO line) through its own e-commerce storefront.

Pestokill's product and technology stack centres on three proprietary assets: CheckMate, a barcode-based pest monitoring system introduced in 1998 that time/date-stamps each monitor and uploads records of pest activity and pesticide usage to a password-protected customer web portal; I-Remote (also branded Enforcer), a LORA-based electronic pest detection system launched in March 2020 with up to 500 metre hub range and a stated average 25% reduction in planned visits; and Heat and Go, a chemical-free bed bug heat treatment developed in 2012 with major airlines and approved by Boeing and Airbus under non-technical objection (NTO) for use on commercial aircraft. Specialist offerings include Birds of A Feather falconry-based bird control, ferreting and shooting, and a Covid-19 disinfection service using Bacoban and Nordic Chem nano-spike technology compliant with EN 14476 and ISO 21702.

The business is a private company owned by Sweden-headquartered Anticimex since August 2022. Anticimex, established in 1934, operates across six continents and is integrating Pestokill into its global knowledge base and Anticimex SMART electronic monitoring ecosystem while the Pestokill brand continues in the UK. Pestokill holds ISO 9001 (since 1997), full BPCA membership, CHAS, Safe Contractor, Link Up Rail Industry / Personal Track Safety, UKAS, SOFHT and BIFM accreditations, enabling participation in regulated procurement frameworks across food, retail, rail and public sector buyers.

Name

Pestokill

Legal name

Horizon Environment Services Ltd

Website

https://pestokill.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Pestokill is a UK pest control services provider founded in 1985 in Leigh, England, delivering recurring and reactive pest management, heat treatment, and disinfection services to commercial and residential customers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It is a subsidiary of Sweden-based Anticimex since August 2022.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Services

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710), Exterminating and Pest Control Services (56171)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Mouse & Rat Control (Trapping/Baiting) (HSAMACAA), Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Healthcare Facilities Pest Control (Hospitals, Clinics) (HSAMAKAE), Rodent Control (Outdoor Exclusion, Bait Stations) (HSAIANAF)

Keywords

• Commercial pest control
• Residential pest control
• Aircraft disinsection
• Rodent and insect treatment
• Bird control services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leigh

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Pest Control Services: Ongoing planned and reactive pest management services for commercial clients including restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, transportation hubs, retail, and manufacturing. Services include inspections, treatments, and preventive maintenance programs.
2. Residential Pest Control Services: Pest control services for domestic properties, including ant, wasp, rodent, and insect treatments.
3. Aircraft Pest Control Services: Specialized pre-flight disinsection and heat treatment services for airlines, approved for use on aircraft by Boeing and Airbus.
4. Heat Treatment Services: Bed bug heat treatment service using Heat and Go system, suitable for hotels, homes, and aircraft.
5. Product Sales: DIY pest control products including fly traps, fly units, ECO products, and accessories available through the online store.
6. Remote Monitoring Services: I-Remote/Enforcer monitoring system providing ongoing pest detection and alerts, reducing planned visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pestokill provides planned and reactive pest control services for commercial and residential clients across the UK, including inspection, treatment, and preventive maintenance programs for rodents, insects, birds, and wildlife. The company also offers specialized services such as Heat and Go bed bug heat treatment (Boeing/Airbus approved), Aircraft Pest Control Services, and Birds of A Feather falconry-based bird control, supported by proprietary CheckMate barcode accountability and I-Remote electronic monitoring technology.

Product overview

Pestokill offers a comprehensive pest control service portfolio combining traditional treatments with technology-enabled monitoring solutions. The core offering centres on CheckMate, a proprietary barcode-based pest management accountability system, paired with I-Remote Monitoring for electronic remote pest detection using LORA technology. Specialised services include Heat and Go bed bug heat treatment (Boeing/Airbus approved), Birds of A Feather bird control using birds of prey, and Aircraft Pest Control Services. The product line includes Rodent Rock camouflage bait stations, Fly Eliminator/traps/units, and ECO eco-friendly products. Covid-19 disinfection services using Bacoban and Nordic Chem nano spike technology round out the offering. Services are delivered through a network of over 150 local technicians across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CheckMate: Unique barcode system for total accountability that the service was completed. On inspection each pest monitor is time and date stamped along with a record of pest activity and pesticides used.
• I-Remote / Enforcer
• Anticimex SMART
• Heat and Go

Products and services

• Commercial Pest Control Service Ongoing planned and reactive pest management services for commercial clients including restaurants, hotels, healthcare facilities, transportation hubs, retail, and manufacturing. Services include inspections, treatments, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Residential Pest Control Service Pest control services for domestic properties, including ant, wasp, rodent, and insect treatments.
• Heat and Go Bed Bug Heat Treatment Heat treatment service for bed bugs that heats rooms or structures to temperatures lethal to bed bugs without pesticides. Has received NTO (non-technical objection) approval from Boeing and Airbus for aircraft use.
• Aircraft Pest Control Services Specialized pest control services for aircraft and transport vehicles including pre-flight disinsection, heat treatments for bed bugs, and rodent/pest removal. Approved for use on Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
• Birds of A Feather Bird Control Bird control service utilizing birds of prey (falcons) against pigeons and seagulls, along with ferreting and shooting services for rabbits.
• CheckMate Barcode Pest Management System Unique barcode-based pest management system providing full accountability that pest monitors have been inspected with time and date stamps, log of pest activity, and pesticides used. Data is uploaded to a password-protected web portal and dashboard.
• I-Remote Monitoring Electronic remote pest monitoring system using LORA technology for long-range detection up to 500 metres from hub. Provides instant alerts when pest activity is detected, with optional wifi and GSM sim card connectivity for added performance. Enables status visibility of control devices through remote portal.
• Covid-19 Disinfection Services Professional disinfection and decontamination services using Bacoban disinfectant (10-day antimicrobial action) and Nordic Chem nano spike technology (45-90 day protection) compliant with EN 14476 and ISO 21702 standards.
• Fly Eliminator Fly control product for eliminating flies in commercial and residential settings.
• Fly Traps Fly trap products for capturing and controlling fly populations.
• Fly Units (UVA Electric Fly Control) Electric fly control units using UVA light technology to attract and capture flies, designed for placement in front-of-house and food production areas.
• ECO Eco-Friendly Pest Control Products Environmentally-friendly pest control product line.
• Rodent Rock Bait Station Camouflaged rodent bait station designed to appear as a landscape rock, blending naturally into surroundings for discrete rat monitoring in various settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce planned visits by average of 25% using I-Remote remote monitoring
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AnticimexcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022In August 2022, after 37 years as an independent company, Pestokill became part of the Anticimex family. Anticimex is a Swedish company established in 1934, known for reducing pesticides through electronic pest control systems and SMART pest monitoring. The acquisition provides Pestokill access to Anticimex's global knowledge base spread over 6 continents, while maintaining the Pestokill brand in the UK. Core values of Trust, Innovation, and Passion align between the two organizations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rentokil Initial: UK-listed global leader in pest control and hygiene services. Direct competitor in commercial and residential pest management across the UK, with overlapping offerings across food & beverage, hospitality, healthcare and rail end markets.
• NBC Environment: UK-based pest control and bird management specialist serving commercial clients across retail, food production and property management. Directly comparable mid-sized UK operator competing for similar contract profiles.
• Dodson Brothers Pest Control: Long-established UK pest control company providing commercial and domestic pest management with national coverage. Comparable independent UK peer with similar service portfolio and customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Anticimex: Swedish multinational pest control group and Pestokill's parent company. Operates globally across six continents with electronic SMART pest monitoring systems, providing the technology and capital base Pestokill draws on.
• Ecolab: US-listed global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention with a significant pest elimination business. Competes for large multi-site food & beverage, hospitality and healthcare pest management contracts alongside Pestokill.
• Rollins (Orkin): US-listed parent of Orkin, one of the world's largest pest control brands. A broad incumbent offering comparable residential and commercial pest management services and increasingly active in European markets.
• Mitie Group: UK facilities management company with pest control as one of its technical services. Competes for integrated FM contracts that bundle pest management with cleaning, security and maintenance — a bundle Pestokill also pursues.
• Sodexo: Global food services and FM provider with pest management capabilities within its integrated facility services. Competes with Pestokill for large multi-site commercial and institutional pest contracts.
• ISS A/S: Global facility services provider including pest control as part of its integrated service offering. Competes for large enterprise and public-sector pest management contracts in the UK and globally.

Others

• Killgerm Group: UK-based supplier of pest control products, equipment and technical training to professional pest controllers. Adjacent industry participant and likely supplier/customer relationship to Pestokill rather than a direct service competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pestokill_pc

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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