Pestforce

04/09/2026

Every wasp you see right now is on borrowed time except one.

The colony dies off as autumn sets in, but a handful of new queens mate and go looking for a quiet spot to overwinter. Loft, shed, wall cavity, log pile. They'll sit there until the temperature holds at 13°C, then start the whole thing again.

Natalie explains it in the video. If you've got an active nest now is still the time to deal with it.

04/09/2026

Celebrating our outstanding reviews from August.

Check out our Stories on Facebook every evening to see our latest Review of the Day!

Proudly sitting at nearly 32,300 five-star reviews, you know you are in safe hands with Pestforce.

Visit pest-force.co.uk to get in touch with your local Pestforce pest controller.

27/08/2026

Excellent service. Timely visit and efficiently dealt with. Treatment worked first time and wasps gone very quickly. Rob is a top guy, friendly, knowledgeable and very helpful. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

Excellent service. Timely visit and efficiently dealt with. ★★★★★

16/08/2026

Rob was very helpful when he went to my elderly Mum. Very fast response and even hoovered and cleaned up after himself.

Thank you

Rob was very helpful when he went to my elderly Mum. Very fast response and even hoovered and cleaned up after himself. ★★★★★

15/08/2026

Not all ants invading your property are the standard black garden variety. There is a wide category of tropical ants, including Pharaohs and ghost ants, that live strictly indoors and thrive in constantly heated environments like communal flats, bakeries, and hospitals.

These indoor pests are much smaller than common ants and have a unique opaque, creamy colour. Knowing how to identify these specific tropical ants is crucial because they require a completely different treatment approach than outdoor ants.

Spotting them early and understanding their habits can help you stop an internal infestation before it spreads through the heating systems of your building.

13/08/2026

Don't Spray!

Stop before you grab bug spray for the ants inside your house. Spraying certain indoor ants is actually the worst thing you can do.

When you use traditional aerosol or handheld sprays on these species, it triggers a
self-preservation response.

The queens will panic, take a portion of the workers, and split the colony into multiple new nests. Instead of solving your pest problem, you have just multiplied your infestation and spread it further throughout your property.

Watch to understand why you need to identify the species first and get professional advice before treating an indoor ant problem.

12/08/2026

Job Alert!! We are hiring!!! 😁😁🙌🙌🎈🎈 please share or get in touch if you think you would like to join the pestforce family!

Pestforce - Office & Customer Support Administrator

Location: Shropshire (Shrewsbury/Telford/surrounding– local candidate preferred)
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Help build the next chapter of a growing local business

Pestforce Shropshire, over the last 11 years, has grown into a successful pest control business, with a fantastic reputation across Shropshire. We're now at an exciting stage where demand is growing rapidly, and we are looking for a talented person to join my team.

This isn't just another administration role.

I'm looking for someone who wants to become a key part of the business, helping improve customer service, streamline operations, and grow alongside the company.

If you're organised, proactive and enjoy speaking with people, this could be a fantastic opportunity to help shape a growing business from the ground up.

About the role

You'll become the first point of contact for our customers, ensuring every enquiry is handled professionally and every customer receives an excellent experience from their first phone call through to completion of their work.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Answering incoming telephone calls and emails
- Booking appointments and managing the diary
- Preparing and sending quotations
- Raising invoices and monitoring payments
- Following up quotations and customer enquiries
- Scheduling recurring contract visits
- Keeping customer records accurate and up to date
- Ordering supplies and supporting day-to-day administration
- Helping identify ways to improve our systems and customer experience

As the business grows, so will the role. There will be opportunities to take on greater responsibility and become a central part of the business.

About you

I'm much more interested in attitude than previous pest control experience.

You'll probably be someone who:

- Loves being organised
- Enjoys talking to customers and building relationships
- Takes pride in getting things done properly
- Is confident using computers and learning new software
- Can prioritise tasks and stay calm when things get busy
- Takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do
- Wants to contribute ideas and help improve the business

What we're looking for

Essential:

- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organisational ability
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- A friendly and professional telephone manner
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently

Desirable:

- Previous administration or customer service experience
- Experience with CRM or scheduling software
- Bookkeeping or invoicing experience

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful business at an exciting stage of growth.

You'll work closely with the owner and have the chance to genuinely influence how the business develops. As we expand, there will be opportunities for increased responsibility and career progression.

I'm looking for someone who wants to build something—not simply clock in and clock out.

If you're motivated, organised and excited by the idea of helping a local business grow, I'd love to hear from you.

Please apply in the first instance by sending a C.V and covering letter to [email protected]

Closing date for applications is 31/08/26

Cheers!! 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝

10/08/2026

Found ants in your home? There could be a nest nearby.

Seeing a trail of ants is often only part of the problem. Look out for ants repeatedly emerging from gaps around skirting boards, doors, windows, patios or other areas where they may be nesting.

And while spraying the ants you can see might deal with the immediate activity, it doesn’t necessarily deal with the colony.

The key to effective ant control is identifying where the ants are coming from and treating the nest or colony appropriately.

If ant activity keeps returning, it could be time to get the professionals involved.

Pestforce can help identify the source of the problem and put the right treatment in place.

06/08/2026

Very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Was very pleased with the service, came and sorted quickly and had no issues since. Definitely recommend!

Very helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Was very pleased with the service, came and sorted quickly and had no issues since. ★★★★★

05/08/2026

Very quick response & efficient service. Rob is a charming & very knowledgeable chap.

Very quick response & efficient service. Rob is a charming & very knowledgeable chap. ★★★★★

03/08/2026

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31/07/2026

🐀 How to Help Prevent Rats Around Your Property This Summer

Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy your home and garden, but it can also provide rats with more opportunities to find food, water, shelter and a way in.

The good news is that a few simple steps can make your property far less attractive.

🍽️ Reduce food sources
• Keep wheelie bin lids securely closed.
• Clear away bbq leftovers and food waste.
• Store bird seed, pet food in sealed containers.
• Pick up fallen fruit and avoid leaving pet food outside overnight.

💧 Remove water sources
• Repair leaking outdoor taps and pipework.
• Investigate damaged drains if you suspect they could be providing access.
• Remove standing water where practical.

🏡 Reduce shelter
• Keep sheds, garages and storage areas tidy.
• Cut back dense vegetation against buildings.
• Keep compost bins well maintained and avoid adding cooked food.

🚪 Check for access points
• Inspect for gaps around pipes, doors, vents and damaged brickwork.
• Make sure any proofing work is carried out correctly without blocking essential ventilation.

⚠️ Be cautious with DIY rat control.

Many shop-bought products don’t solve the underlying cause of a rat problem. In some cases, they can delay effective treatment, pose risks to children, pets and wildlife if used incorrectly, or simply result in rats finding another route into the property.

If you’re seeing droppings, gnaw marks, scratching noises, burrows or regular rat sightings, it’s usually best to seek professional advice early before the problem becomes more established.

When choosing a pest controller, look for one who is a member of the British Pest Control Association. BPCA members are independently assessed and work to recognised professional standards, giving you confidence that advice, treatment and proofing are carried out responsibly.

At Pestforce, we’re proud to support best practice through professional training and by helping customers understand why rats are present, how they’re getting in and what practical steps can help reduce the chances of them returning.

Prevention is always the best form of pest control.

P.S. how many rats can you spot below ⬇️

29/07/2026

Great job done

Great job done ★★★★★

10/07/2026

Rob Davies is very professional and efficient and came out quickly to treat our wasps that were in our attic .

Rob Davies is very professional and efficient and came out quickly to treat our wasps that were in our attic . . ★★★★★

07/07/2026

We cannot please everyone

04/07/2026

It got difficult to record and post yesterday whilst on the job as the honey started to flow and cover my hands. But, here's another progress update on the live Honey bee extraction.

03/07/2026

Bit of progress on todays honey bee relocation 🐝

03/07/2026

So excited for todays job!

Bee season is finally here and we are flat out surveying and carrying out live Honey bee removals and absolutely loving it!

So lucky that this is my job, i literally still can't believe i get to do this for a living and work with these amazing creatures and am forever grateful to our customers who put their trust in us and allow me to make a living doing what i love. This is my actual real job! 😆❤️

26/06/2026

⚠️ Don’t Risk Treating a Wasp Nest Yourself ⚠️

Every summer, we attend properties where a simple wasp nest has become a dangerous situation because someone tried to deal with it themselves.

Disturbing an active nest can cause hundreds or even thousands of wasps to defend their colony. Multiple stings can be extremely painful and, for some people, even a single sting can trigger a serious allergic reaction requiring emergency medical treatment.

Many people choose to wait, hoping the problem will simply disappear. While wasp nests naturally die out in autumn, they continue to grow throughout the summer, often reaching several thousand wasps before the colony collapses. If the nest is close to your home, garden, workplace or anywhere people are likely to come into contact with it, early treatment is usually the safest option.

❌ Don’t spray household products.
❌ Don’t block the entrance.
❌ Don’t knock the nest down.
❌ Don’t use fire or boiling water.
❌ Don’t climb ladders to reach high-level nests.

Instead, choose a highly trained pest control professional who is a member of the British Pest Control Association. They have the knowledge, specialist equipment and access to currently approved professional-use insecticides to treat wasp nests safely and effectively.

At Pestforce, we’re committed to protecting your family, your pets and your property with safe, professional wasp nest treatments.

Don’t DIY. Treat early. Stay safe.

24/06/2026

Ants in your home this summer? 🐜

You're not alone, ant season is well underway across the UK, and if you've spotted a trail in your kitchen or garden, chances are there's a colony close by.

The good news? It's fixable. Our qualified technicians know exactly where ants nest, how they're getting in, and the most effective treatments to sort the problem, properly, not just temporarily.

No DIY guesswork. No coming back in a week to find they've moved rooms.
Just a pest-free home. ✅

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