Case studies

Cleankill cleans up former cannabis factory

Cleankill was called in to carry out a clean-up operation after pigeons found their way into an East Sussex premises that was being used as a cannabis factory.The owner of the town centre premises was completely unaware that his tenants had large…
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A strong case for leaving bird proofing to professionals

Cleankill Pest Control surveyors visit many different types of premises every day and are often shocked at what they find. This was certainly the case when Surveyor Sam Boylett visited a building in Hove, East Sussex. He was specifically asked to…
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Pre-emptive pest control to keep the birds at bay

A new build warehouse in East London has the potential to encourage a major roosting problem with feral birds.The site The warehouse’s large loading area is open on two sides to allow access, air and light into the building. The roof space is…
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Church with a pigeon problem

A Methodist church in Hampshire reported serious problems with pigeons in 2017. A flock of between 60 and 80 pigeons had made the church their home, attracted in part by a pond next to the church where members of the public left bread to feed the…
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Finding a hidden solution for rats

ProblemSemi-rural sites with multiple buildings and manicured gardens may look beautiful and be a lovely environment in which to study, but they also offer a potential haven for pests.We have been working with a private school in Sussex for some…
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Whatever the weather, we get the job done!

It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, your property can always have a problem with roosting birds. Aside from the mess these birds leave, there is the potential for diseases to be spread and parts of the building being damaged.   A long-…
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A disturbing case of bed bugs

A housing association called Cleankill Pest Control to a small block of seven flats in North London that was suffering a major infestation of bed bugs. The property has a long history of bed bug problems, and the majority of the flats are infested.…
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Moth Infestation in South Kensington

Cleankill Pest Control Director Ian Miller was visiting a premises in South Kensington, Central London, with a reported fly problem which he quickly identified as fruit flies originating from a dirty bin. He decided to survey the rest of the…
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Clock tower cleaned up by pest controllers

Cleankill Pest Control has been helping to clean up the famous clock tower in Brighton’s Preston Park. Pigeons had entered the Grade II listed tower through a broken stained-glass window and taken up residence. The work involved cleaning the…
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Harris Hawks Clear Misery Making Pigeons

Residents living in flats on the outskirts of London are celebrating after predator birds helped to remove hundreds of pigeons that were making people’s lives a misery. When Cleankill Pest Control carried out a survey of the property, the company’s…
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South-East industrial site with a rodent infestation

Cleankill Pest Control was called to an industrial site near a railway line in South East England after employees reported seeing rodents and hearing noises in the walls. Surprisingly there had been no history of rodent infestations at the site.…
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London mansion block with a clothes moth problem

The Cleankill team was called to a mansion block near Sloane Square in London after the residents complained about seeing clothes moths in the communal areas. On arrival, the team found severe damage to some of the carpets. Residents were probably…
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