Providing award winning commercial and residential pest control services in Sussex since 1995
Cleankill is well established as one of the leading pest control companies in Sussex. From our head office in Croydon and our local office in Hove, East Sussex, we provide a comprehensive range of pest control services across the whole of Sussex. Our fully qualified team of pest control surveyors and technicians are highly experienced in dealing with all forms of pest, including rats, mice, bed bugs, pigeons, gulls, cockroaches, wasps and ants.
We have won numerous awards for our effective and environmentally responsible pest control services, aimed at both commercial and residential customers. In addition, we have been recognised for our superior customer service and the responsible way we run our business - giving back to our communities while protecting the environment. In 2018, the University of Sussex School of Business, Management & Economics recognised our achievements with the ‘Responsible Business of the Year’ award at the Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.
Covering East, West and Mid Sussex, Cleankill is an active member of the business community. We support a range of local businesses, including restaurants, factories, retail centres, and hotels, and participate in local business expos.
In 2019, Hove-based Bird Control Sussex joined the Cleankill family. This specialist bird pest control company covers the South Coast, from Dorset to Kent, and offers a range of services to help homeowners and businessowners legally keep their properties free from parakeets, gulls, pigeons and other bird pests.
Approach to pest control in Sussex
We focus on Exclusion, Restriction and, as a last resort, Destruction.
- ‘Exclusion’ - find the way a pest is entering a property and close it
- ‘Restriction’ - make an environment less attractive to pests
- ‘Destruction’ - if necessary, use chemical and physical methods to remove pests
Whenever possible, we use traditional traps to capture rodents - they are safer for humans and other animals - and we always try to limit the amount of chemicals we use to get a job done. We never blanket spray and only use pesticides as a last resort. We have a range of alternative methods that are effective but safe. For example, we use non-toxic silica dust to dehydrate insects such as cockroaches, and pheromone traps for moth control.
Whenever possible we use green pest control methods, but our primary consideration is always the delivery of effective pest control.
Accreditations
We have all the accreditations our Sussex customers would expect and more. Most involve rigorous third-party inspections, providing customers with the assurance that our business is run in a professional way using the highest industry standards. To see a list of our certifications, click here.
We are also a proud member of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and all our technicians are certified and adhere to the BPCA Codes of Best Practice.
Innovation
Effective pest control always requires lateral thinking, particularly when it comes to the range of environments we see in Sussex. We have the knowledge, experience and expertise to help property owners deal with a vast range of problems, whether it is an urban ant infestation or a greenfield site with a rodent problem.
A problem that many properties experience in Sussex is bird pests. Whether it’s gulls, pigeons, or another bird pest, we have a variety of responses to get the job done. In recent years, we have had a considerable success with methods that discourage nesting and roosting birds, including Bird-Free Gel and our Harris Hawks.
Pest control for your Sussex home
Whether it’s a terraced house in Brighton or a farmhouse in the South Downs, our highly-qualified technicians can help you deal with the full range of pest problems. The key to successful domestic pest control intervention is understanding the requirements of the householder and then building a remediation program around it.
Pests can very quickly gain a foothold in a property. If you suspect you have a problem with rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, bed bugs, wasps, moths, or a variety of other pests, our advice is to call in the professionals. This will save you both time and money.
Pest control for your Sussex business
You don’t have to be a hotel, restaurant or take away to give serious consideration to preventative pest control. All businesses should keep their properties free from pests, it is a basic legal requirement and without it you can face fines. Remember, even if you are only serving employees food, you will receive a hygiene rating from the Environmental Health Officers and, if you fail to perform at the required level, you will be shut down
Every year, hundreds of business are fined or closed down because they haven’t invested in their future through a pest prevention contract. This will provide you with peace-of-mind and will remove any unwanted financial surprises that can result from an infestation. Ordinarily, a contract will involve eight inspections a year, plus a full report.
FAQ
How much does your service cost?
Every job is different. If it is a one-off job - for example, removal of a wasps’ nest - we quote for the whole job. Ordinarily, to ensure you get the right service, one of our Sussex-based surveyors will visit you to see the problem first-hand, before discussing the options that are available to you. You will then receive a quote detailing what the costs will be and how you can pay.
How quickly can you visit my premises?
It depends on the severity of the problem. A member of the team will talk to you to discuss the options and how quickly we need to come out.
Which parts of Sussex do you work in?
We cover the whole of Sussex.
I’ve already tried one company and they didn’t solve my pest problem. I don’t want to waste more money
We operate one of the most highly trained teams in the UK. When other companies fail, we are often called in to solve the problem. Our breadth of experience means there are very few problems we haven’t already dealt with and, if we are facing a new problem - for example, a rare insect - we have direct access to the UK’s leading experts.
I don’t want my neighbours to know I have a pest problem
Explain your concerns when you speak to our office. We have unmarked vehicles available for such situations and we can make sure our technicians visit at a time that is most discreet.
Reviews about our Sussex pest control service
"We live on the 13th floor of a block of flats with a balcony and views out to Beachy Head in East Sussex. Unfortunately, we had seagulls and pigeons making nests in our plant pots on the balcony and laying eggs. They were also making a terrible mess. My husband put some netting across the balcony to keep the birds off, but it meant we couldn't get out on the balcony and it spoiled our views. It also didn't look nice.
So, we decided to find a professional company to help us and we're really pleased we found Cleankill. The customer service was fantastic and the way the netting has been installed means we can now sit out and enjoy our balcony again. It's brilliant as the holes in the netting are large and don't interrupt our views but the netting still keeps the birds off.
The two technicians who came out were really polite and efficient. I highly recommend Cleankill to anyone who has a problem with pest birds."
Private client, St Leonard's
“I’m very happy with the service we receive from Cleankill. They are very responsive if there is ever a problem and I can rely on them to come immediately if it’s urgent. The staff are very good at communicating and always let me know exactly what has been done. Overall, Cleankill is easy to deal with – it’s a very nice company to work with.”
Hydro Hotel, Eastbourne
"I have been dealing with Cleankill for many years now, as in my opinion they are by far the most professional Pest Control Company in the area. Living in the heart of the countryside I suffer with the usual ‘rat and mice’ problems. We have a contract with Cleankill, at a very reasonable rate, which gives me complete peace of mind and keeps the rodents down to a minimum. We have also had occasion to need wasp nests removed, which again are always dealt with quickly and efficiently. I thoroughly recommend Cleankill to all my clients."
Andrew Melville, Motorline Engineering Ltd- Classic Car Servicing and Storage in Lewes
Sussex case studies
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Hawks fly in to solve gull crematorium problem
Cleankill was contacted by Eastbourne Borough Council to help stop gulls dive-bombing mourners when they leave the crematorium’s chapel. Councillor Margaret Bannister, portfolio holder for bereavement services, said: “Staff at the crematorium were becoming aware of the problems that the seagulls were causing to people attending services or visiting the grounds. It was felt that we had to call in bird control experts as the last thing crematorium visitors want is to have to worry about being attacked by seagulls. The hawk solution has proved very effective, with the benefit that it does not harm the gulls.
Around eight breeding pairs of seagulls had made their home at the crematorium. The birds usually nest between March and September and get particularly aggressive during this period. The Harris Hawks are brought to the site every Thursday morning before the funerals start. They fly around the site, scaring the gulls, who eventually decide to find alternate nesting sites.
Helping to preserve a Sussex treasure
The Bluebell Railway had a serious infestation of Common Clothes Moths (Tineola bisselliella). Cleaning staff had tried to deal with it using aerosol sprays, but this will only kill adults and not deal with the larvae.
Before management at the Bluebell Railway spoke to us, they had already spoken to several other companies and some had quoted exorbitant prices. We came up with a plan to limited disruption and could assure the Bluebell team that the materials would be safe and not cause damage. When our technicians inspected the 40 carriages, we found 22 were - some wool covers were completely eaten away to reveal the hessian backing.
To solve the problem, we devised a strategic plan involving the 22 couches and our technicians had to undergo a railway induction course for safety and safety. The infested carriages were isolated and sprayed. All seats were lifted and every nook and cranny was treated. In addition, curtains and storerooms were checked and treated.
Our technicians had to return three weeks later to re-spray the affected areas. In addition, sticky pheromone traps were supplied to attract male moths and give an early warning to future problems.
Finally, we worked with Bluebell staff to update their cleaning regime to include checks for insects.