Veritas Pest Consultancy

What Veritas Pest Consultancy does

Veritas Pest Consultancy Ltd is a UK-based, founder-owned independent pest control consultancy established by Paul Westgate, operating from Southwick, Brighton. The company delivers independent field biologist inspections to food manufacturing facilities and pest control companies, including unbadged visits conducted in client branding, alongside annual pest control activity reviews designed to support BRCGS, BRC, AIB, Tesco, Waitrose, and Marks & Spencer audit compliance. Its service offering also includes bespoke pest control documentation development for pest control businesses seeking to enter the audited-sites sector.

The company's product portfolio spans accredited training and self-study materials. E-learning courses cover Pest Awareness for Food Manufacturing (£45 plus VAT) and RSPH Level 2 qualifications in Invertebrates, Vertebrates, and Health and Safety (£220 plus VAT). Physical training aids include A2 identification posters (£15), 54-card insect identification flashcards (£16), and an annual Pest Management Crossword Book (£12) offering up to 12 CPD points. A paid insect identification service provides expert formal reports from £45 plus VAT for UK-based clients, and a One Minute Workshops video series delivers short pest control training content.

Revenue is generated through a mix of professional services (field inspections, documentation development, bespoke training) sold via direct enquiry, and one-time/self-serve digital and physical product sales through the company's e-commerce store and e-learning platform. The company is accredited as a BASIS trainer and auditor, an RSPH Qualification Approved Centre, and a CPD-accredited provider under the BPCA Registered Scheme and BASIS Prompt Scheme, and is a member of BPCA, NPTA, SOFHT, and aligned with CRRU standards. Anna Mollins joined as Business Development Manager in autumn 2024, marking the company's first disclosed commercial hire beyond the founder.

Name

Veritas Pest Consultancy

Legal name

Veritas Pest Consultancy Ltd

Website

https://veritaspestconsultancy.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Veritas Pest Consultancy is a UK-based, founder-owned independent pest control consultancy providing field biologist inspections, accredited training courses, and insect identification services to food manufacturers, pest control companies, and pest management professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pest Control Consultancy

NAICS

Exterminating and Pest Control Services (561710)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Facility Pest Management (IMAIAHAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pest Risk Assessments & Preventive Consulting (Design/Operational Recommendations) (HSAMAJAL), Food & Beverage Processing Pest Management (HSAMAKAA), Pest Risk Assessments, Audits & Compliance Documentation (AFACAGAK)

Keywords

• Pest control consultancy
• Field biologist inspections
• Pest management training
• Insect identification services
• Food manufacturing compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Southwick

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Field Biologist Inspections: Independent field biologist inspections for food manufacturing facilities, either as replacement or in addition to service company inspections. Includes support for pest control companies needing to fulfil biologist visits, including unbadged visits in company colours.
2. Pest Control Documentation Development: Support for pest control businesses to develop or refine reporting systems and documentation to work in audited sites.
3. E-Learning Courses: Interactive online courses including Pest Awareness for Food Manufacturing (£45 plus VAT), RSPH Level 2 courses for invertebrates, vertebrates, and health and safety (£220 plus VAT). Immediate access upon purchase with downloadable certificates.
4. In-Person Training: Face-to-face training courses including Practical Insect Identification (one-day course) and bespoke pest management training. Venues include Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes.
5. Training Products: Sale of training aids including pest management crossword books (£12), insect identification posters (£15), vertebrate identification posters (£15), and flashcards (£16 per 54-card pack).
6. Insect Identification Service: Paid insect identification service providing formal identification reports for pest insects, priced from £45 plus VAT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Veritas Pest Consultancy provides independent field biologist inspections for UK food manufacturing facilities and pest control companies, along with accredited pest management training (RSPH Level 2, BPCA, BASIS), a paid insect identification service with formal reporting, and physical training aids (crossword books, identification posters, flashcards). The consultancy also develops pest control documentation systems and delivers bespoke technical support to help clients meet audited-site compliance standards such as BRCGS, BRC, AIB, Tesco, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer.

Product overview

Veritas Pest Consultancy is an independent pest control consultancy offering a comprehensive portfolio of services and training products. The core offering comprises Field Biologist Inspections for food manufacturing and pest control companies, alongside technical support and pest control documentation development services. Training products include accredited e-learning courses (Pest Awareness for Food Manufacturing, RSPH Level 2 courses), in-person training (Practical Insect Identification), and physical training aids (Pest Management Crossword Book, Vertebrate Identification Poster, Insect Identification Flashcards, Insect Identification Poster). Additional offerings include the One Minute Pest Control Workshops video series and an annual report service for food manufacturers. The company operates primarily as a service-based consultancy with products sold through their e-commerce store.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Field Biologist Inspections for Food Manufacturing Independent field biologist inspections for food manufacturing facilities, either in addition to or as replacement for those provided by their service company, helping clients achieve accreditations and maintain pest control standards for audited sites.
• Field Biologist Inspections for Pest Control Companies Field biologist inspections delivered on behalf of pest control companies, including unbadged visits with reports issued in client company colours, supporting temporary staff shortages, seasonal demand, or entry into the audited-sites sector.
• Accredited Pest Management Training Courses (in-person, online, e-learning) A range of accredited and custom training courses in pest management delivered in-person, online, and as e-learning, covering pest awareness, RSPH Level 2 qualifications, and practical insect identification.
• Pest Awareness for Food Manufacturing E-Learning Course Interactive e-learning course for staff involved in pest control within food manufacturing, demonstrating compliance with BRC Standards. Priced at £45 plus VAT with immediate access upon purchase and a downloadable certificate of attendance.
• RSPH Level 2 E-Learning Courses E-learning courses for the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management qualification, covering Invertebrates and Their Control (£220 plus VAT), Vertebrates and Their Control, and Health and Safety. Designed as a primary study tool and revision aid.
• Practical Insect Identification Course (in-person) One-day practical in-person course building confidence with insect identification across approximately 50 pest species. Held at venues such as Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes.
• Insect Identification Service Paid identification service for pest insects found in the UK, providing expert formal identification and a control report. Prices start from £45 plus VAT.
• Pest Control Documentation Development Support for pest control businesses to develop or refine their reporting systems and documentation, helping them enter the audited-sites sector and open up new revenue streams.
• Annual Report for Food Manufacturers Annual reviews of pest control activity and resource management for food manufacturing clients to meet audit requirements.
• Technical Support for Pest Management Businesses Consultancy support providing advice and project support to pest management businesses, drawing on over 20 years of sector experience.
• Pest Management Crossword Book Annual crossword book designed for subliminal learning and CPD points (up to 12 points), containing 24 unique puzzles across pest control industry topics. Priced at £12 with standard shipping.
• Vertebrate Identification Poster A2-sized, 250gsm silk paper poster with matte finish for vertebrate identification, featuring high-quality images with common and scientific names. Priced at £15.00 per poster.
• Insect Identification Flashcards

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BASIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBASIS approved trainers and auditors. Paul Westgate is a BASIS approved trainer for delivery of Safe use of aluminium phosphide and National Storekeeper qualifications. Company is a qualification approved centre for the Royal Society for Public Health.
• Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeritas Pest Consultancy is a qualification approved centre for RSPH. Paul Westgate is an RSPH Assessor for the Level II Safe use of Aluminium Phosphide. Company offers RSPH Level 2 E-Learning courses.
• British Pest Control Association (BPCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of BPCA. Training courses are CPD accredited under the BPCA Registered Scheme. Paul regularly runs training courses for BPCA. Anna Mollins held a seat as Vice-Chair to the Outreach and Communications committee and held a position on the Executive Board.
• National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of NPTA. Company works with NPTA and other professional bodies including CIEH and Faculty of Public Health hosting talks and training.
• Society of Food Hygiene and Technology (SOFHT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of SOFHT. Company focuses on pest management in food manufacturing and related industries.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Ecolab: Global pest elimination and food safety services provider operating across the same food manufacturing customer base, offering bundled pest management, sanitation, and audit support that competes with Veritas's independent inspection value proposition.
• Anticimex: Large international pest control group with a UK presence, providing commercial pest management including digital pest control and biologist-level services for food and retail customers that overlap with Veritas's core segments.
• Mitie Pest Control: UK integrated facilities management provider with a pest control division serving food retail and manufacturing clients; competes with Veritas for the same audited-site contracts but bundles pest control into broader FM deals.
• Rentokil Initial: The UK's largest pest control operator with national coverage and in-house field biologist teams serving the same food manufacturing and audited-site customers Veritas supports, but as part of a much broader pest and hygiene services portfolio.

Direct peers

• PestFix: UK pest control e-commerce and training company (and former employer of Veritas's Business Development Manager Anna Mollins) offering overlapping training products and CPD content to the same pest professional buyer.
• Killgerm Group: UK-based pest control products and training provider selling professional training materials, CPD courses, and consumables to the same pest management professional audience Veritas targets with its RSPH-accredited e-learning and training aids.

Others

• LRQA (Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance): Global food safety audit and certification body covering BRC, retailer, and ISO standards; sells the audit outcomes that drive demand for Veritas's inspection and training services, and competes for consulting time with food manufacturer compliance teams.
• BASIS Registration: UK independent standards and training body for pesticide use and pest management qualifications; Veritas's founder is a BASIS approved trainer, positioning BASIS as both an accreditation partner and an adjacent training provider competing for the same professional learner audience.
• British Pest Control Association (BPCA): Industry trade body that runs its own accredited training and CPD programs; Veritas is a member and delivers training on BPCA's behalf, making BPCA a partner-channel as well as a competing training source for the same professional audience.
• National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA): UK pest control trade association offering training, qualifications, and CPD to pest technicians; overlaps with Veritas's training and CPD-accredited course business while providing an industry network Veritas leverages for visibility.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/veritaspest

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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