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Cleankill Pest Control
Pest control industry stalwart announces retirement
One of the original founders of Cleankill Pest Control is retiring after building the company into one of the South East’s leading pest control businesses.
Paul Bates joined Cleankill in 1997 after a 16-year career with Rentokil where he progressed from technician to sales, service and branch management. Cleankill was founded with a clear aim: to provide high-quality pest control delivered by well-trained, motivated staff who genuinely care about customers. The directors wanted to build a company that they would want to work for.
The Toast Is on Us: Cleankill sponsors the wine at Seahaven Business Awards
Cleankill achieve exceptional score in the Achilles UVDB Verify Category B2 audit
After four weeks of preparation, headed by Office Manager Jeanette Gater, Cleankill Pest Control achieved an incredible score of 98.4% in the Achilles UVDB Verify Category B2 audit.
Cleankill Pest Control finalist of Gatwick Diamond Business Awards 2026
Cleankill is excited to announce that the company has been shortlisted in not one, but two categories at this year's Gatwick Diamond Business Awards.
Falconry team member, Denis Beach, is soaring to new heights!
Denis Beach, a key member of the Cleankill Pest Control Falconry team, has passed his Level 2 Pest Control Exam. This exam involves a written and practical assessment covering pest biology.
Denis previously spent many years working on dredgers out at sea, but was very happy to get his feet back on dry land so he could spend more quality time with his children. Three years ago, he got into pest control and took to it like a duck to water - especially the falconry side.
Cleankill staff volunteer for The Children’s Trust festive event
A group of Cleankill staff got into the Christmas spirit by volunteering at the Winter Festival organised by The Children's Trust in the grounds of the charity’s national specialist centre at Tadworth Court in Surrey,
Yellow Swarming Flies
Like cluster flies, Yellow Swarming Flies (Thaumatomyia notata) are normally active in places where lights are left on all the time. This population was found in an unused room in a block of flats in Haywards Heath. These pests look for places with nooks and crannies to overwinter so it’s best to get on top of the problem before winter. In this case, there were lots of dead flies in the light fittings which could cause a fire risk if not removed.
Employee Spotlight: Bob Gooden
All our staff are brilliant and award-winning but, once a month, we thought we’d shine the spotlight and help you get to know some of our staff who have particularly interesting customers or backgrounds. This month, we’re getting to know our Pest Control Technician Bob.
Bob’s first job was as a postman and he also worked on a trout farm (as he is a keen fisherman) before he joined Rentokil at the age of 21 and worked there for 18 years.
Pumpkin Patch Problem!
It’s becoming a popular tradition in most households - the family going out for the day to a local farm to select pumpkins for the spooky season. As fun as this is, it’s important to be aware of what you may also be bringing back home with you!