Pestforce

06/10/2026

I used Michael Pilla, the Pestforce rep for Crawley.
I found earlier glowing reviews for Michael on-line, and contacted him for a rodent problem. I found Michael very friendly, knowledgeable, courteous and most of all, effective! I would have no hesitation in using, and recommending him, for any other activities.

I used Michael Pilla, the Pestforce rep for Crawley. I found earlier glowing reviews for Michael on-line, and contacted him for a rodent problem. ★★★★★

02/10/2026

Celebrating our outstanding reviews from September.

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Proudly sitting at nearly 32,800 five-star reviews, you know you are in safe hands with Pestforce.

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29/09/2026

We have just had the final visit of the 3 pre-scheduled ones. Treatment was only required on the first occasion. Throughout, dealing with Michael proved to be a very easy and informative experience. Michael turned up on time, gave useful unpressured advice based on his considerable experience, and was always was friendly and helpful. We unreservedly recommend him to any one in need of pest control services.

We have just had the final visit of the 3 pre-scheduled ones. Treatment was only required on the first occasion. ★★★★★

28/09/2026

Why Do I Suddenly Have So Many House Flies?

If you're suddenly dealing with lots of flies, there's ALWAYS a reason they're there.

Flies are attracted to sources of food and breeding, particularly rotting organic waste. That could be an overflowing bin, food waste or another nearby source.

Rather than simply dealing with the adult flies, identifying where they're coming from is an important part of effective pest control.

Find the source, deal with the cause and you can tackle the problem properly.

24/09/2026

The Simple Fix for Fruit Flies 🪰

Fruit flies can quickly turn into a kitchen nuisance, especially when overripe fruit is left sitting around.

The good news? Sometimes the simplest solution is the most effective.

Check fruit bowls, food waste and other sources of decomposing organic material. Removing the source can help break the breeding cycle and prevent the problem from continuing.

21/09/2026

Tiny Flies Around Your Sink? Here's Why

You could be dealing with drain flies. Damp, dirty areas around drains can provide the ideal conditions for them to breed.

Keeping drains clean and clear, along with removing standing water and clearing blocked gutters, can help remove the conditions these pests need.

17/09/2026

The Bin Bag Mistake That Attracts Flies

An open bin bag, overflowing bin or food waste left sitting around can quickly attract house flies.

Flies are drawn to rotting organic waste, which can also provide a place to feed and breed.

Keeping bins sealed and removing waste regularly can help prevent fly problems before they start.

16/09/2026

A huge shout-out to The Forces Group, which won a National Business Award last week at the ICC in Birmingham! 🏆

The award recognises organisations that help other business owners grow and succeed. It’s a proud moment for everyone across Pestforce, Lockforce and Washforce.

At the heart of the award entry were the stories of local business owners. Building a successful business has helped people across the network spend more time with family, gain greater financial security, employ others and grow in confidence.

Congratulations to the team at The Forces Group and to the local business owners and teams whose hard work made this possible. Thank you, too, to every customer who chooses to support a local business. 👏

14/09/2026

DIY wasp nest removal is one of the most common ways people end up stung, repeatedly.

Wasps don't just attack the person who disturbs the nest, they release a pheromone that signals the rest of the colony to swarm. Without the right protective gear and knowledge of how they behave, it can go wrong fast.

A professional doesn't just spray and go. They assess the nest, the access, and the risk to people and pets before treating it properly the first time.

Found a nest? Leave it to Pestforce, not a can of shop-bought spray!

10/09/2026

Once it drops below 13°C, wasps start disappearing, but not all of them...

The nest has already made next year's queens, and instead of dying off like the rest, they're now looking for somewhere warm to hide for winter. That's often inside your home. Lofts, sheds, wall cavities, anywhere quiet and dry.

So if you spot wasps indoors in autumn with no nest around, this is usually why. And whichever queen picks your property will be back in spring to start one.

Pest Control Expert Natalie explains what to look out for.

07/09/2026

Queen Wasps build the first part of their nest completely alone.

No workers yet, so she wakes up, finds a quiet spot, and starts constructing the first cells herself. She lays the first eggs, forages for food, and defends the nest single-handed until they hatch. Only once there are workers does she stop leaving for good.

If you deal with a wasp nest most years it is quite likely you have a queen overwintering nearby.

If wasps are a recurring problem at your property, Pestforce can help you get ahead of it before the nest builds.

05/09/2026

I would 100% recommend Michael to resolve any problem you have with pests. We recently experienced squirrels in our loft, we contacted Michael and within 24 hours he came out, assessed the situation, laid traps and gave us good insight regarding these pests. Michael is an honest, trustworthy and highly experienced man in his line of work. He reassured us about timescales and within a week we had no more issues. Michael will keep you informed and won’t let you down, such a friendly and knowledgable person. An absolute pleasure to deal with. Thank you for being there for us and a wonderful human.

I would 100% recommend Michael to resolve any problem you have with pests. We recently experienced squirrels in our loft, we contacted Michael and within 24 hours he came out, assessed the situation, laid traps and gave us good insight regarding these pests. ★★★★★

04/09/2026

Every wasp you see right now is on borrowed time except one.

The colony dies off as autumn sets in, but a handful of new queens mate and go looking for a quiet spot to overwinter. Loft, shed, wall cavity, log pile. They'll sit there until the temperature holds at 13°C, then start the whole thing again.

Natalie explains it in the video. If you've got an active nest now is still the time to deal with it.

17/08/2026

Knows his stuff, used twice cleared nests first time.

Knows his stuff, used twice cleared nests first time. . ★★★★★

11/08/2026

Michael was punctual, thorough and helpful. He offered really practical advice and sorted the problem for us. We would definitely use his services again without hesitation.

Michael was punctual, thorough and helpful. He offered really practical advice and sorted the problem for us. ★★★★★

28/07/2026

I contacted Pet Force after looking up contact details on line and found Michael Pillar a local gentleman. He came the very next day to help resolve the problem and visited on a regular basis until the problem was resolved. He was a very kind and helpful gentleman and gave some sound advice for the future. I would easily give him 5 stars

I contacted Pet Force after looking up contact details on line and found Michael Pillar a local gentleman. He came the very next day to help resolve the problem and visited on a regular basis until the problem was resolved. ★★★★★

20/07/2026

Punctual, really friendly and helpful guy. Was very pleased and impressed and will definitely use again when needed!

Punctual, really friendly and helpful guy. Was very pleased and impressed and will definitely use again when needed!. ★★★★★

20/07/2026

Michael did a thorough job, over 3 weeks in removing mice from our rental property. Friendly with good communication - he's now on our list of trusted contacts to use in the future on any of our rental properties in this area.

Michael did a thorough job, over 3 weeks in removing mice from our rental property. Friendly with good communication - he's now on our list of trusted contacts to use in the future on any of our rental properties in this area. ★★★★★

02/07/2026

Michael provided a very professional and friendly level of support from the outset. It was, and remains perfectly clear that Michael has a vast breadth and depth of knowledge and experience within the industry. Really professional job and report afterwards and no problems since his vist. I would highly recommend Michael to all.

Michael provided a very professional and friendly level of support from the outset. It was, and remains perfectly clear that Michael has a vast breadth and depth of knowledge and experience within the industry. ★★★★★

03/06/2026

Great prompt service, well explained

Great prompt service, well explained ★★★★★