PESTUK Pest Control

Pest Control Services in Reading, Berkshire
Pest Control Services in Reading, Berkshire Established in 1985, PESTUK offers pest control services to both domestic & commercial premises, either as one-off treatments, or annual contracts. All are controlled expertly and humanely. Our company is fully insured and uses only the most up-to-date biodegradable insecticides and poisons. All our technicians are BPCA/ADAS certified.

As we are one of the smaller members of the BPCA (British Pest Control Association), we are able to offer customers all the accompanying benefits of membership, but at a much-reduced rate. Shops, pubs, hotels, schools, farms, stables, offices, restaurants, food manufacturers, housing estates, flats, factories, rubbish tips etc.

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1 Vicarage Wood Way Tilehurst
Reading, Berkshire
RG31 6ZX
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Marlene Attard
Sep 03, 2022
An area infested with woodworm was identified, confirmed, and effectively treated. The team arrived punctually, providing a thorough explanation of the issue and the necessary treatment. Their professionalism was evident, and we would not hesitate to engage their services again.
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Alec Minter
read moreBeen in Pest Control since 1978. Started the company in 1989. Helps run the business, does job & contract work when required. Carries out quotations. Based in Reading. BPCA Diploma Part 1 & 2. Nominated for the Charles Keeble Award in 1993. Member of the PROMPT/BASIS scheme which entails ongoing training with attendance to annual pest control courses & seminars.
Debra Minter
read moreJointly started the company in 1989. Runs the business, specialises in credit control. Based at the Head Office in Reading. Been on numerous ADAS rodent & insect courses, (first course in 1990) recently attended an Essex Rodent Control course in Basingstoke as well as a BPCA Administrators course.
Scott Hyslop
read moreScott started part time in the office while on a break from University. He worked in the holidays, passed his degree & then started full time where he was promoted to General Manager. He is responsible for the running & expansion of the business. He has completed an online BPCA course, been on 4 full Killgerm courses, an Essex Rodent Control course, taken & passed the BPCA General Pest Control Exam. He is an extremely fast learner, excellent with the customers & is the lynchpin of PESTUK.
Nick Browning
read moreBeen in Pest Control since 1998. Nick is the Senior Pest Controller for PESTUK. As well as contract & job work Nick carries out Oversee or Technical inspections on other technicians contracts to check that our high standards are maintained. Nick started at PESTUK in April 2003 His pest control experience prior to this was at RoKill, where he passed the BPCA Diploma parts 1 & 2 & then at Weyvalley Pest Control. He specialises in Fox & Pigeon culling. Member of the PROMPT/BASIS scheme which entails ongoing training with attendance to annual pest control courses & seminars. CRB Checked.

From Website

About Us
read moreOccasionally we have vacancies. Below is a description of a Pest Control Technician duties & rates of pay. If you would like us to hold your details on file for when a vacancy arises then please send via e mail or post to : PESTUK, c/o Access Storage, 62 Portman Rd, Reading, RG1 6EA. BPCA/RSPH qualified people preferred. At PESTUK our pest control technicians are unique. We (PESTUK) supply the work (either 'one off' jobs &/or pest control contracts) and the technicians take 50% of the fee! If the technicians bring in their 'own' work then this rises to 75%.
Drain and sewer camera surveys
read morePESTUK are able to offer a camera survey. The specialist camera we use is extremely high quality and is designed to identify the holes accessed by rats in pipes beneath houses. It is the type of camera used by drain companies and is capable of taking photographs and videos of defects. Particularly in situations where a house has an extension, utilities are moved around, or new toilets are installed, this camera is very useful at identifying problems. Usually a camera survey is necessary if a house has had intermittent rat problems for a very long time, but there are no visible entry points from outside the house, this is particularly common in areas like Reading, West London and in Guildford, where there are many very old houses that have been altered a lot over the years.
Loft Insulation Removal & Installation
read moreRodent activity in lofts result in the insulation being contaminated with their droppings and urine. Contaminated insulation can cause serious health hazards for you and your family so we recommend that this is carried out after a treatment. Rodents can cause damage to insulation as well resulting in the insulation not functioning properly. At PEST UK we offer a service to remove this insulation and to install fresh new insulation. We will firstly take out of the loft all of the insulation and dispose of it in a safe professional manner.
Solar Panel Proo
read moreWith the increase in properties having solar panels fitted there is also an increase with birds (especially pigeons) nesting under the solar panels. We are receiving an increasing number of calls relating to this problem. The problems that nesting birds cause include smells, a build up of droppings which can block gutters and drains, noise and general nuisance. Pigeon droppings also carry Psittacosis which is carried in the dust of dried pigeon droppings. It may take time but these problems with birds and solar panels will increase as birds learn this behaviour and pass it down to their offspring.
Fogging disinfectant
read moreFogging is a mist of disinfectant with very fine particles that has the ability to get into cracks and crevices and is a very cost effective way of cleaning a property fast. We use a specialist disinfectant that can be used in offices, schools and private homes to help in a situation where the treating of surfaces against airborne pathogens is needed. In domestic & commercial properties windows and doors should remain closed, and we do recommend that treated areas are sealed for 24 hours after treatment (not essential but advisable for optimal results).
Wasp & Fly Traps
read moreIf it is the case that wasps are a nuisance in a garden in late Summer then wasp traps may be the answer. Wasps will travel long distances for food and water sources so dealing with nests nearby (if they can be found) may not cure the problem. We sell and instal Wasp & Fly traps at PEST UK. Please phone 0330 1002811 (local rate) for details. Late July to October (may be early November) are the months where wasp trapping is beneficial. Wasps cause more of a general nuisance in late Summer & Autumn than the rest of the year.
Electric Fly Killers
read morePEST UK have selected what we consider to be the most effective EFK's from the vast range available. Should you have any different requirements then please give us an email or phone. Like the new compact, the compact circline has been made to commercial standards yet economically priced. There are two models within this range FUSION 2 and FUSION 4. It is the ideal alternative to conventional high voltage machines. They have a unique ‘thru board light technology' all the lamps can be seen from both sides of the machine, thus giving maximum attraction to flying insects.
Bed Bug Mattress Protector
read moreIf you are experiencing a bed bug problem*, run a hotel, guest house or want a mattress Protector that does more than a normal mattress cover then you may be interested in this new product from America it is a Bed Bug Mattress Protector. The USA has experienced severe bed bug problems for some years. This cover seals the bed bugs inside & prevents any new bed bugs getting onto or in the mattress. As over 80% of the bed bugs live in & on the mattress the cover has an immediate effect of reducing the infestation as soon as it is fitted.
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