What Central Pest Control does

Central Pest Control is a fully Irish-owned, family-run pest management company headquartered in Shankill, Dublin 18, with over 35 years of operational history (founded 1988). The company delivers professional pest control services across Dublin, Wicklow, and Kildare counties, serving both residential homeowners and a broad range of commercial sectors including food processing, hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, and property management. Its primary commercial focus is food businesses, where it deploys a HACCP-compliant Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methodology incorporating detailed site surveys, risk assessments, non-toxic monitoring, pulse baiting, and ongoing prevention programs aligned with Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) and Department of Agriculture regulations.

The company's service portfolio spans rodent control, crawling and flying insect treatment, bird control (pigeons and seagulls), LED fly control units, disinfection and antibacterial treatment, green pest control solutions, drain investigation, and washroom/sanitary services. All work is carried out by PMU-licensed technicians using unmarked vehicles to ensure discreet service for commercial accounts. The company maintains IPCA membership, CRRU certification, and a documented 10-point reporting procedure to support client compliance with Irish and EU food safety standards.

The business operates on a direct-to-customer professional services model, generating revenue through service fees for pest management delivered by dispatched technicians. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customers contacting the company via phone (Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare, and emergency lines), WhatsApp, or online callback forms. The company markets through organic social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, X, Instagram) and educational blog content, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or external ownership.

Name

Central Pest Control

Legal name

Central Pest Control

Website

https://centralpestcontrol.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Central Pest Control is a family-run, Irish-owned pest management company founded in 1988, delivering HACCP-compliant Integrated Pest Management services to residential and commercial customers across Dublin, Wicklow, and Kildare. It primarily serves food businesses, healthcare, hospitality, and property management sectors.

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

Residential Pest Control (IMAIAHAC), IPM School/Childcare & Sensitive-Site Programs (Reduced-Exposure Protocols) (HSAMAJAH), Grocery, Supermarket & Food Retail Pest Control (HSAMAKAC)

Keywords

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

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Pest Control Services: Provides professional pest control services to residential and commercial customers across Dublin and surrounding counties. Services include rodent control, flying and crawling insect treatment, bird control, LED fly control units, and disinfection services. Revenue is generated through service fees for pest management solutions delivered by certified technicians.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Central Pest Control provides pest prevention, detection, and extermination services for homes and commercial premises across Dublin, Wicklow, and Kildare. Its offerings span rodents, insects, birds, and wildlife, delivered through a HACCP-compliant Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach tailored to residential households and regulated commercial environments such as food processing and hospitality.

Product overview

Central Pest Control is a fully Irish-owned, family-run pest management company offering a comprehensive suite of pest control services for both residential and commercial customers. The company provides integrated pest management (IPM) solutions including rodent control, bird control, and insect treatment services. Core offerings include Residential Pest Control and Commercial Pest Control services, supported by specialized offerings such as LED Fly Control Units, Disinfection & Antibacterial Treatment, Green Pest Control Solutions, and comprehensive Reporting Services. The company serves diverse industry sectors including food processing, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and educational facilities, operating under HACCP-compliant IPM standards with detailed site surveys, risk assessments, and 10-point reporting procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Pest Control
• Commercial Pest Control
• Rodent Control
• Insect Control
• Bird Control
• Wildlife Control

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Irish Pest Control Association (IPCA)industryOthersCentral Pest Control is a member of the Irish Pest Control Association, demonstrating commitment to industry standards and professional practices in pest management across Ireland.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Rentokil Initial: Global pest control and hygiene services leader with a significant Irish presence. Directly comparable service mix (commercial and residential pest management, food-safety IPM) but at vastly larger scale, including digital monitoring and IoT-enabled traps that Central Pest Control does not offer.
• Ecolab: Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection prevention with a Pest Elimination division serving food and beverage, hospitality, and healthcare customers. Comparable because it competes for HACCP-driven commercial pest contracts in food safety, though it operates as part of a much broader hygiene portfolio.
• Orkin (Rollins): One of the largest pest control operators globally, offering residential and commercial pest management with technician-based service delivery. Comparable commercial/residential split and recurring-contract model, but operates at national-network scale rather than a regional family-run business.
• Terminix: Major US-focused pest control provider offering residential and commercial pest and termite services. Now combined with Rentokil. Comparable service lines (IPM-style recurring programs, commercial accounts in food and hospitality) but with substantially larger scale, branding, and digital tooling.

Direct peers

• Anticimex: European-headquartered pest control specialist operating across multiple Northern European markets with a similar commercial-pest focus. Closely comparable in service model (IPM, recurring contracts, food-safety compliance) and target verticals such as food processing, hospitality, and property management.
• Massey Services: Privately held US pest and termite management company serving both residential and commercial customers with IPM-based recurring service. Closely comparable in business model, customer-segment mix, and emphasis on environmentally responsible pest solutions.
• Dodson Pest Control: Family-run US pest control operator with multi-decade history serving residential and commercial accounts. Directly comparable as a long-tenured, family-owned service business competing in the same IPM/commercial-pest category, though at a larger geographic footprint.
• Ehrlich Pest Control: Regional US pest control company (now part of Rentokil Initial) focused on commercial accounts including food and beverage, hospitality, healthcare, and property management. Directly comparable commercial-pest IPM approach, particularly relevant for food-safety-driven regulated accounts.
• Truly Nolen: Family-founded pest control company with global presence serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Comparable as a family-rooted pest specialist competing in IPM and commercial food-safety accounts, though at significantly larger scale.
• Western Exterminator Company: Long-standing pest control operator (now part of Rentokil Initial) offering residential and commercial pest management including IPM programs for regulated industries. Comparable commercial-service mix, food-safety focus, and recurring-contract model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cpc_pest
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPmemCRJNRcZup00h_ttmRg
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentralPestControl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brendan-higgins
• Instagraminstagram.com/centralpestcontrol/?hl=en

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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