Is it safe to use firearms in an urban area?

Yes. Every job is risk-assessed and carried out by trained, licensed operators who choose the right equipment for the setting, usually working out of hours with no public present.

We carry out control in line with UK wildlife law and the relevant general licences, and only with the landowner's or occupier's permission.

Will neighbours, tenants or customers notice?

We work quietly and discreetly, normally at night or early in the morning, in plain workwear.

A single, precise shot is one of the quickest and most humane methods available, and it avoids the prolonged suffering poison can cause.

Do you still use traps and proofing?

Yes. We use whatever combination solves the problem, and always advise on proofing to stop it returning.

How quickly can you come out?

We offer a 24 hour service. Call us and we'll arrange a survey as soon as possible.

Urban pest control for London and the South East

Discreet. Precise. Humane.

When traps and poison have stopped working, our licensed marksmen resolve the problem quietly, safely and out of sight of your tenants, staff and customers.

Request a survey Call 0203 576 6158

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Licensed firearms users
24 hour service
London, Surrey, Sussex and Kent
Part of ESS Technical Services, Wimbledon

Why traps and poison often fail in the city

Urban pests are wary, adaptable and quickly replaced. Traditional methods can treat the symptoms for months without ever fixing the cause.

Bait shyness. Rats learn to avoid traps and bait stations, so the population stays.
Poison doesn't stay put. Rodenticides can harm pets, wildlife and children, and poisoned rats often die in walls and voids, causing smells and flies.
Foxes and pigeons can't be baited. There's no effective poison option for either in an urban setting.
Contracts with no end point. Monthly visits and re-baiting, without the infestation ever clearing.
Kit on show. Bait boxes and spikes everywhere, in full view of residents and customers.

A targeted approach that actually ends the problem

Survey first

We visit, find out how pests are getting in and where they're active, and agree a plan with you.

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Precise, quiet control

Our trained marksmen use air rifles, shotguns and rifles, matched to the job and the setting, usually at night or out of hours, to remove the problem animals directly. No poison is left on site.

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Proofing and prevention

We clear up, report back and advise on proofing, bin storage and netting so the problem doesn't come back.

Shooting is always a considered option, carried out with public safety and animal welfare first.

What we deal with

Rats

Bin stores, basements, railway embankments, restaurants and commercial kitchens.

Foxes

Gardens, school grounds, estates, building sites and commercial premises where foxes are causing damage or a hazard.

Feral pigeons

Rooftops, loading bays, warehouses and railway arches where fouling and noise are affecting the property.

Traps not working? Get a discreet survey.

Tell us what you're seeing and we'll arrange a visit, usually out of hours.

Request a survey Call 0203 576 6158

Trusted by people who need it handled quietly

Property and facilities managers
Managing agents and residential blocks
Restaurants, hotels and hospitality
Warehouses and logistics
Schools and estates
Construction sites
Private homeowners

Reliable, discreet and professional

Discreet by default
Out-of-hours visits, a low-key approach and nothing left on show.
Trained and certified
Experienced marksmen and licensed firearms users.
Safety first
Public safety and discretion guide every job.
Fast response
A 24 hour service across London and the South East.
Backed by ESS Technical Services
An established Wimbledon business that also provides electrical, fire and security services.

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Covering London and the South

London (all boroughs, with a focus on south and south west London), Surrey, Sussex and Kent. Including Wimbledon, Putney, Richmond, Kingston, Battersea, Clapham, Croydon, Weybridge, Cobham, Esher, Oxshott, Virginia Water and Sunningdale.

Frequently asked questions

Tell us about the problem

We'll call you back to arrange a discreet survey. No obligation.