About Steve Percy – 25+ Years Pest Control Experience in Orpington & Bromley
Hi there my name is Steve Percy,
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My Local Roots in Bromley Borough
Hi there, my name is Steve Percy. I have lived in the London Borough of Bromley my whole life. Born in Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup, I first lived in St Mary Cray, then Bromley Common, and now Poverest. I truly am your local pest control guy. I bring 25+ years of expertise to you, having honed my skills at national companies and serving as the sole pest controller for major councils like Croydon and Wealden District.
25 Years of Professional Pest Control Experience
I bring over twenty five years of pest control expertise to you. Commencing my career at National Britannia, a company that transformed into Terminix and is now known as Ecolab, I honed my skills as a pest control technician for 10 years in a national company. Then went to work for a small family run company covering the whole of London.
During my early career, I served as the sole pest controller for London's Croydon Council for a span of 2 years. This tenure exposed me to a diverse range of pest species, given Croydon's status as one of the largest London boroughs.
Steve putting traps under kitchen plinths for rats
Acknowledgment for my outstanding service came in the form of a letter of commendation from the head of Environmental Services—a recognition considered unprecedented at the time.
My journey continued at Wealden District Council, where I assumed the role of the sole pest control technician for 18 months. Covering a vast 323 square mile area, Wealden District Council presented unique challenges due to its expansive rural landscape.
Council & Commercial Contracts
Seeking new horizons, I transitioned to become a 'commercially trained' technician. This venture led me to renowned sites such as Pizza Hut, Paynes Poppets, Sainsbury's, and Whitbread public houses, where I conducted routine inspections.
While the shift brought changes in workload and procedures, it provided me with a comprehensive understanding and experience as a pest controller. Managing sites of such prominence inevitably involved more paperwork than the challenging pest control scenarios I had previously encountered.
Qualifications & Memberships
In March 2019, I renewed my commitment to excellence by resitting my RSPH Level 2 Award. Unbeknownst to me, my previous employers had retained my original BPCA qualification, considering it as in-house training. I am an NPTA verified member as well a member of the British Pest Register. I carry out continuing professional development (CPD) training throughout the year to keep up to date with new regulations and new products. This is to make sure I am using the most up to date treatments when I visit your home.
Now, I am eager to share my wealth of experience with you, my prospective customers. Allow me to contribute to your pest control needs with a commitment to quality and a breadth of knowledge gained from diverse and challenging environments.
A Family-Run Local Business
It is no longer just about me. My youngest son Liam has shown a keen interest to learn the pest control trade. Statistics have shown that more people are leaving the industry than joining largely due to retirement. He currently works for Tesco, but in his spare time he may be with me to learn the trade.
Steve and his son Liam. (Liam was actually awake for this photo, but he still prefers his days off from Tesco over hunting rats with his dad!)
My hobbys
As a father with four children and one grandchild my household can be hectic with a plethora of pets to boot. Being an animal lover and having cats ,dogs, fish and birds, I am conscious of people's pets and children when carrying out treatments.
In my spare time I enjoy fishing and metal detecting.
Best Regards,
Steve
Steve on a hot day wasp nest ready
