Elis Pest Control

What Elis Pest Control does

Elis Pest Control is an Ireland-based commercial pest management operator founded in 1983 (formerly PestGuard) and operating as part of the European Elis group. Headquartered in Rathcoole, Dublin, with regional hubs in Cork, Galway, Mayo, and Waterford, the company serves more than 7,000 commercial customers across all 31 counties of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Its customer base spans hospitality, hotels, data centers, industrial/manufacturing, retail, education, and residential segments, with named accounts including DHL, Meta/Facebook, Leitrim Hill Creamery, and Hidden Corner Cheese Shop. The business holds multiple industry accreditations (IPCA, BPCA, CEPA, ISO 9001, ISO 27001, Think Wildlife, ECO VARDIS Gold) and is led in Ireland and Northern Ireland by Head of Pest Control Marcus O'Connor.

The company's service portfolio covers rodent control, bed bug treatment, woodworm, ants, wasps, flying and crawling insects, bird control, drain surveys, decontamination, and washroom services, delivered through recurring service contracts and one-off professional engagements. Its flagship technology is the Elis CONNECT IoT-based smart pest monitoring platform, developed in partnership with Microshare, which places connected sensors at customer sites to detect activity, classify species, and trigger service response. Pricing on the IoT product begins at €10/week for the Basic tier, with broader commercial contracts priced on application.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring pest management contracts, equipment rental and subscription revenue tied to Elis CONNECT sensors, and fee-for-service work for one-off treatments and ancillary services. The IoT layer is intended to convert a historically reactive service into a data-driven, predictive offering, supported by the Elis Training Academy for technician certification. The company's stated direction includes data-center vertical expansion, geographic extension into Northern Ireland, and recognized industry positioning through the 2023 Operational Excellence Award and 2024 FM Awards shortlisting.

Name

Elis Pest Control

Legal name

Elis Pest Control Limited

Website

https://elispestcontrol.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elis Pest Control is an Irish commercial pest management operator, founded in 1983 and part of the European Elis group, serving 7,000+ commercial customers across the island of Ireland via recurring service contracts and the Elis CONNECT IoT monitoring platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Pest Control

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Chemicals (2870)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanitation, Monitoring & Trap/Station Programs (General) (HSAMAAAH), Rodent Control (Outdoor Exclusion, Bait Stations) (HSAIANAF)

Keywords

• Commercial pest control
• Rodent control services
• Insect extermination
• Bird control solutions
• Washroom hygiene services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pest Control Service Contracts: Recurring service contracts for commercial pest management covering routine inspections, monitoring, and reactive treatments. Provided on a rental/maintenance model with no upfront investment required. Contracts typically include 4-12 scheduled technician visits per year plus 24/7 SMART monitoring.
2. Elis CONNECT SMART Monitoring (Rental): Equipment rental model for Elis CONNECT sensors and monitoring hardware, bundled with service contracts. Basic package from €10 per week. No upfront capital investment required from the customer.
3. Decontamination & Sanitisation Services: One-time or periodic sanitisation and decontamination services including electrostatic application, bio-fogging, and OneKlenz cleaning product supply for commercial and residential premises.
4. Washroom Services (Aqualine & Fusion): Rental and maintenance of washroom hygiene equipment including dispensers for soap, paper towels, air fresheners, hand dryers, feminine hygiene units, and cotton roller towels. Provided through the broader Elis group with on-site delivery and replacement.
5. CCTV Drain Surveys: One-time or periodic drain inspection services using CCTV cameras, offered as an add-on to pest control service or as a standalone offering for property purchasers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Elis Pest Control provides commercial pest prevention and treatment services across Ireland, covering rodents, insects (bed bugs, ants, wasps, crawling and flying insects), woodworm, birds, drain surveys, decontamination, and washroom hygiene. The company complements traditional treatments with Elis CONNECT SMART, an IoT-enabled connected pest control offering using remote sensors to monitor and respond to pest activity.

Product overview

Elis Pest Control operates as a commercial pest management company with a technology-enabled service model. The core offering is the Elis CONNECT SMART Pest Control platform, an IoT-based 24/7 monitoring system using wireless sensors that provide real-time alerts and species identification. This platform is complemented by a comprehensive range of pest control services including rodent control, bed bug heat treatments, woodworm treatments, ant control, wasp nest removal, flying insect control (EFK units), crawling insect control, bird proofing, drain surveys, decontamination services, and washroom services (Aqualine and Fusion ranges). The Elis CONNECT system is provided as the central monitoring and analytics layer, with services delivered by technicians across commercial sectors including hospitality, data centres, retail, education, and industrial facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elis CONNECT: Award-winning SMART pest control solution using sensor technology for 24/7 monitoring and real-time alerts.
• Aqualine
• Fusion

Products and services

• Rodent Control Detection, prevention and elimination of rats and mice for commercial premises across Ireland.
• Bed Bug Treatment Treatment programs targeting bed bug infestations in commercial environments such as hospitality, healthcare and accommodation.
• Woodworm Treatment Identification and treatment of wood-boring beetle infestations affecting building timber and structures.
• Ant Control Control and prevention of ant infestations for commercial facilities.
• Wasp Removal Safe removal and treatment of wasp nests on commercial premises.
• Flying Insect Control Control of flying insect populations in commercial premises, including fly control units and treatments.
• Crawling Insect Control Treatment and prevention of crawling insect infestations in commercial environments.
• Bird Control Deterrent and exclusion solutions to manage bird-related issues on commercial buildings.
• Drain Surveys Inspection and reporting on commercial drainage systems, often to identify sources of pest activity.
• Decontamination Specialist decontamination services for commercial premises following pest or hygiene incidents.
• Washroom Services Hygiene and washroom servicing for commercial facilities, complementing pest control offerings.
• Elis CONNECT SMART Pest Control Connected pest control service using IoT sensors to remotely monitor and detect rodent and insect activity in commercial premises, enabling proactive intervention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced annual usage of toxic bait by 48% through targeted baiting enabled by SMART monitoring
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElis Pest Control (formerly PestGuard) partnered with Microshare to develop Elis CONNECT, combining PestGuard's 35+ years of pest control industry expertise with Microshare's Sensing Network technology to create a predictive, diagnostic SMART pest control solution. The collaboration aimed to disrupt and revolutionise the pest control industry by increasing productivity and reducing service vehicles on the road.
• Restaurant Association of IrelandminorOthersElis Pest Control is a proud member of the Restaurant Association of Ireland, providing pest management services aligned with the hospitality industry's specific needs and standards.
• Irish Hotel FederationminorOthersElis Pest Control is a proud Associate Member of the Irish Hotel Federation, providing pest control services tailored for the hotel and hospitality industry.
• Facebook (Meta) - Data Centre ClientsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElis Pest Control (via its PestGuard brand) has designed data centre-specific pest management programs for global data centre clients including Facebook (Meta), focusing on strategic monitoring of subfloor and void areas, digital rodent monitoring, and building-fabric proofing works.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Orkin: Orkin is one of the largest commercial and residential pest control operators globally, offering recurring service contracts in hospitality, food service and industrial segments. Directly comparable to Elis on service model, vertical mix and recurring contract economics.
• Rollins: Rollins (parent of Orkin) is a US-listed pest control services group with a recurring-contract business model serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Elis Pest Control on contract structure, vertical mix and long-tenured technician-based delivery.
• Terminix: Terminix provides commercial pest management including rodent, bed bug and insect control for hospitality and food customers. Directly comparable to Elis on service portfolio and commercial customer focus.
• Massey Services: Massey Services is a US-based pest management company offering integrated pest management for commercial and residential customers, including environmentally responsible solutions. Comparable to Elis on integrated pest management positioning and sustainability messaging.
• Rentokil Initial: Rentokil Initial is the largest global commercial pest control operator, offering recurring pest management contracts across multiple verticals. It is directly comparable to Elis Pest Control on service model, customer types (hospitality, food, industrial) and geographic coverage in the British Isles.
• Anticimex: Anticimex is a European pest control leader operating across the Nordics, continental Europe and beyond, with a strong focus on SMART digital pest monitoring. Highly comparable to Elis on its technology-enabled pest control positioning and its multi-country commercial customer base.

Others

• Bell Labs: Bell Labs is a leading manufacturer of rodent control products and bait stations used across the pest control industry. Comparable as an adjacent supplier whose products Elis uses in its rodent and general pest programmes.

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Ecolab is a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention, with a pest elimination division serving food, hospitality and industrial customers. A broad incumbent comparable to Elis on end-market overlap (food safety, hospitality hygiene) but operating across a much wider portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elis-pest-control-ireland

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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