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Cleankill signs up to Armed Forces Covenant

After discussions with ex-services employees, Cleankill Pest Control has signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant - a promise to support the Armed Forces community.Around 9 percent of Cleankill’s staff once served in the UK’s Armed Forces. This highlighted to the company that individuals who have trained and served their country share similar characteristics with the role of pest control technician. 

Cleankill sparkles in Gatwick Diamond Business Awards

Cleankill Pest Control has been shortlisted in four categories of the prestigious Gatwick Diamond Business Awards confirming that the company is one of the best in the region.The categories Cleankill has been named a finalist in are:•            Business of the Year Over £1m•            The Award for Customer Delight

Cleankill Pest Control at Anticipate London

Leading pest control company Cleankill will be on stand FM2446 at this year’s Anticipate London show.The team will be on hand to answer questions and showcase all of the pest prevention services Cleankill offers including rodent, insect and pest bird control.

Cleankill named as Investors in People finalist

Cleankill Pest Control has been named as a finalist in the prestigious Investors in People Awards for the first time.Cleankill is among the elite group of companies shortlisted for The Award for UK Employer of the Year in The Investors in People Awards 2024.Cleankill Managing Director Paul Bates said: “We are all absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted in these awards. The recognition of our hard work and the commitment of every single member of staff to Investors in People is really important and appreciated.”

Cleankill technician wins UK’s top pest controller

Cleankill Pest Controller Josh Bates has been named Pest Controller of the Year in the 2024 national Pest Awards beating thousands of other pest controllers across the country.Josh, who lives in Kenley near Croydon, decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and join Cleankill Pest Control five years ago having spent the previous eight years in John Lewis.He first helped at Cleankill Pest Control when he was just out of school which gave him his first taste of life as a pest controller.

Cleankill manager represents England at hockey

Cleankill senior manager Ian Miller has proudly represented England as part of the over 65s team this year. He has already been to Holland and Germany and will travel to South Africa to play in the Masters’ World Cup in October.Ian has been playing hockey since he was 12 years old and as a teenager he played for Kent in the under 14, under 15 and under 16 teams and then played in the under 16 South East England team. He was also selected for the England under 16 squad along with (future Olympic Gold Medal winner) Sean Kerly.

Cleankill technician shortlisted in national industry awards

Cleankill technician Josh Bates has been named a finalist in the Pest Controller of the Year category at this year's National Pest Awards.Josh said: “I'm honoured to have been recognised and selected as one of three finalists for this prestigious award within our industry. I think it's a testament to my hard work and the high level of service I provide, alongside my continuous learning and interest in pest management. It shows my commitment not only to now, but also to the future within the pest control industry.”

Hawks help to keep seats clean for Oxford United fans

After the pigeon population exploded at Oxford United Football Club the management knew they had to take action.Fans were being affected with some having to move seats due to pigeon mess, despite the seats being cleaned a few hours earlier. The problem came to a head during ‘sell out’ matches when there were no spare seats to move supporters to.The solution is flying Harris hawks to scare and unsettle the pigeons and it’s proving a huge success.

Warning after cockroaches found in London bedroom

When technician Josh Bates was called to treat a cockroach problem, it was far worse than he initially thought. After treating the infestation in the kitchen of a premises in South West London using special pet-friendly gels, Josh was asked to check an upstairs bedroom. To his horror, he found a large number of German cockroaches, many in the nymphal stage. The insects were crawling on and behind the fridge freezer and microwave in the bedroom. 

A great night at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards

We are celebrating once again after being made a top three finalist in two categories at the 2024 Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

Cleankill celebrates shortlisting for two Gatwick Diamond Business Awards

Croydon-based Cleankill Pest Control is celebrating once again after being named a finalist in two categories of the 2024 Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.

Josh Bates achieves RSPH Level 3 pest management

Pest Control Technician Josh Bates is celebrating after achieving his Level 3 Award in Pest Management from the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH).