How do I choose a trustworthy pest control?

Compare the public evidence on each profile — how many independent reviews they have and across how many named platforms, the rating and how recent it is, any verified credentials, and the company record. A pest control backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one with a single listing.

Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend pest controls for payment?

No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Pest controls are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence — no one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.

Where do the reviews come from?

They're imported from named public review platforms and always shown with the source named — they aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.

What should I check before hiring a pest control?

Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the pest control, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence — it doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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What to check when hiring pest controls in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence — no ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.
Read recent reviews for reliability and turning up on time — not only the quality of the work.
Agree the call-out fee up front, and be wary of large upfront deposits for an emergency job.
Run the Cowboy Checker to confirm the business is real before you let anyone in.

Which credentials should a pest control have? See the guide →

How to judge a pest control

Independent, no-ads guidance — the trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

Check they are a BPCA member (bpca.org.uk/find) or on the BASIS PROMPT Verified register — these are the two main signs of a properly trained operator.
For rat or mouse jobs, ask to see their CRRU rodenticide certification — since 2026 this is legally required to buy professional-strength rodenticides.
Verify they hold public liability insurance — a chemical applied wrongly in your home is a real risk; BPCA and Trading Standards (Buy With Confidence) membership both require it.
Read reviews specifically for treatment outcome language — look for mentions of follow-up visits and whether the pest actually stayed gone.

Warning signs of a cowboy

They knocked your door uninvited claiming to have spotted a problem — a classic wasp-nest or 'infestation survey' pressure scam.
They can't name any professional body they belong to (BPCA, NPTA, or BASIS PROMPT) and offer no paperwork.
They quote a low call-out fee but won't give a total price covering all treatment visits upfront.
They say they'll 'sort out the bats' or pigeons without mentioning any licence — some species are legally protected and the homeowner can be liable if illegal methods are used.

Questions to ask before you hire

Are you a BPCA member or on the BASIS PROMPT Verified register — can I check your membership number?
If this is a rodent job: do you hold a current CRRU rodenticide certificate for professional-use products?
What happens if the pest returns — are follow-up visits included in the price, or charged extra?
For bats or pigeons: do you have the relevant Natural England, NatureScot, or Natural Resources Wales licence for the species involved?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy pest control?: Compare the public evidence on each profile — how many independent reviews they have and across how many named platforms, the rating and how recent it is, any verified credentials, and the company record. A pest control backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one with a single listing.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend pest controls for payment?: No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Pest controls are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence — no one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?: They're imported from named public review platforms and always shown with the source named — they aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a pest control?: Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the pest control, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence — it doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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