Welcome to Pestforce Pest Control Oxford.
Hi I'm Joe your local trusted pest controller serving Oxford and surrounding areas near me.
Based in Upper Hayford I serve most OX postcodes with effective treatments for all manner of pest problems.
With over 15 years experience and 600+ 5 star reviews, Pestforce Oxford is the company to call.
Rest Assured:
- British Pest Control Association Member
- DBS Checked and Fully Insured
- Your safety my top priority
Call or email now and let me make your pest problem a thing of the past.
Proudly Keeping Oxford Pest-Free
Fully accredited and qualified pest controller…
About Me Your Local Pest Controller
I was born in Cornwall and later lived in Buckinghamshire, and for the past seven years I have been based in Oxfordshire with my wife, daughter, and our two Labradors, Rolo and Ted. I live in Upper Heyford, and with my wife’s family having lived in the area all their lives, Oxfordshire feels very much like home.
Before moving into pest control, I worked in the agriculture industry from leaving school. That background gave me a strong understanding of practical problem-solving, hard work, and the importance of keeping sites safe, clean, and well managed. I have now worked in pest control for over 15 years, across both domestic and commercial settings, with a particular focus on food sites as well as wide experience in the domestic sector.
What I enjoy most about pest control is the variety. No two days are ever the same. I meet different people all the time, and I enjoy solving problems and helping my local community. I especially enjoy dealing with rodent and crawling insect issues, because I understand the stress and worry these problems can cause for customers. Being able to put that right and give someone peace of mind is a big part of why I enjoy the job.
Customers often tell me they value my experience, knowledge, and genuine interest in the work I do. I take pride in being respectful, honest, reliable, and good with timekeeping. I believe in doing the job properly and giving straightforward advice you can trust.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, days out with the dogs, walking around Blenheim Palace, and visiting Oxford’s museums. I’m also a keen angler, and I enjoy a good barbecue and home brewing my own spirits.
Since 2009, I have held a recognised RSPH Level 2 qualification. I have continued building my knowledge through ongoing CPD and I am now a BPCA Certified Technical Inspector.
If you need trusted, local pest control in Oxford, call and speak directly to me.
Why Choose Pestforce Pest Control Oxford?
When you've got a pest problem, you want it sorted quickly, discreetly, and properly the first time. You don't want a stranger turning up who's never set foot in Oxford before, and you don't want to be talked into treatment you don't need. Here's what you get when you choose Pestforce:
1. Over 650 Five-Star Reviews
You don't just have to take my word for it. My business has built up over 650 five-star reviews from homeowners and businesses, a track record of reliability and results you can check for yourself before you even pick up the phone.
2. A Genuinely Local Oxford Pest Controller
Instead of a national call centre dispatching whoever's available, you get me — I live locally in Upper Heyford and know Oxfordshire inside out. You get a real local expert, not a stranger passing through, someone who understands Oxford's older housing stock, city-centre properties, riverside homes, and rural Oxfordshire farm buildings, and how pests behave differently in each.
3. 15+ Years of Pest Control Experience
You're dealing with Joe, someone who has over 15 years in the pest control industry across both domestic and commercial sites, including specialist experience in food safety environments. Whatever you're facing, you're getting a local business owner who has seen it before and knows how to solve it properly, not just paper over the problem.
4. BPCA Certified Technical Inspector
You want to know the person treating your home or business actually knows what they're doing. I've been qualified since 2009 with an RSPH Level 2 qualification, and I'm now a BPCA Certified Technical Inspector, keeping up to date through ongoing CPD training so you always get advice and treatment that meets current industry best practice.
5. Honest, Straightforward Advice
You won't get scare tactics or unnecessary upselling from me — just honest diagnosis, a clear explanation of what's causing the problem, and straightforward advice on the most effective treatment for your Oxford property.
6. Fast Response Across Oxford & Oxfordshire
When you've got a pest problem, you don't want to wait days for someone to show up. You can expect a rapid response across Oxford city and the surrounding Oxfordshire towns and villages, including Kidlington, Witney, Woodstock, Eynsham, and Chipping Norton.
7. Fully Insured & Safe for Families and Pets
You need to know that treatment is safe for your household, your staff, your customers, and your pets. Every treatment is carried out with that in mind, using professional-grade products applied responsibly and in line with current regulations.
8. Reliable Timekeeping You Can Depend On
You shouldn't have to rearrange your day around a no-show. I turn up on time, every time, and customers consistently tell me they value that reliability and respect for their time.
Ready to sort your pest problem? Call Joe now on 01865 704 160.
Our Pest Control Process in Oxford
You want to know exactly what's going to happen before someone sets foot on your property. Here's the clear, proven process you can expect on every pest control job in Oxford, from a single wasp nest to an ongoing commercial rodent contract.
Step 1: Contact & Same-Day Booking
You call or message and speak directly to me, Joe, your local Oxford business owner. I'll ask you a few quick questions about the pest, the property, and the level of activity so I can prepare properly before I arrive.
Step 2: Full Site Survey & Inspection
When I arrive at your Oxford home or business, you get a thorough inspection to identify the pest species, entry points, nesting sites, and the scale of the infestation, inside and outside the property.
Step 3: Tailored Treatment Plan
Your property in Oxford isn't the same as anyone else's, whether you're in a Victorian terrace in Jericho, a new-build in Grove, or running a commercial kitchen in the city centre. You get a treatment plan designed specifically around your pest problem, your property type, and any health, safety, or pet considerations.
Step 4: Professional Treatment
Using industry-approved products and equipment, you get treatment carried out safely and effectively, whether that's baiting, spraying, proofing, trapping, or nest removal, always aiming to solve the root cause and not just the symptoms.
Step 5: Proofing & Prevention Advice
Removing the pests you can see isn't enough for you to have peace of mind. You'll get clear, practical advice on how they got in and how to proof your Oxford property against future infestations, from sealing entry points to removing food sources and harbourage.
Step 6: Follow-Up & Guarantee
On many treatments, you get a follow-up visit to confirm the infestation is fully resolved, along with ongoing support and advice if anything reoccurs.
Book your Oxford pest control survey today: call Joe on 01865 704 160.
Pest Control Services in Oxford
Rat Control Oxford
If you've noticed droppings, gnaw marks, scratching in the walls or loft, or burrows appearing in your garden, you're probably dealing with rats, one of the most common pest problems reported across Oxford, particularly in properties near the River Thames, Cherwell, allotments, and older Oxfordshire housing with easy access points.
You get a full survey to identify entry points and nesting areas, professional baiting or trapping, and proofing advice to stop rats returning. Whether it's your home, garden, shed, commercial kitchen, or food storage site anywhere throughout Oxford and Oxfordshire, you can be confident the safety of your children, pets, and non-target wildlife stays front of mind throughout.
Seen signs of rats on your Oxford property? Call Joe on 01865 704 160 for same-day help.
Mouse Control Oxford
Mice can squeeze through gaps as small as a pencil, so if you're in one of Oxford's period properties, terraced housing, or student lets, you're particularly exposed. If you've heard scratching in the walls or loft, found droppings in cupboards, or noticed gnawed food packaging, you likely have a mouse infestation.
You get thorough mouse control across Oxford, combining targeted baiting and trapping with proofing recommendations to seal entry points around pipework, airbricks, and door thresholds, so the problem doesn't come back.
Hearing scratching at night? Call Joe on 01865 704 160.
Wasp Nest Removal Oxford
If you've spotted a wasp nest in your loft, shed, garden wall, or roof eaves, you know how quickly it can become a problem, especially through spring and summer. A nest can grow to thousands of wasps, and disturbing it yourself without the right protective equipment and treatment is genuinely dangerous.
You get a fast, safe, and effective wasp nest removal service, with treatment usually carried out on the same day it's booked. Whether it's your garden, loft, or commercial premises anywhere across Oxford, you can expect the nest to clear within 24–48 hours of treatment.
Found a wasp nest in Oxford? Call Joe on 01865 704 160 for fast, safe removal.
Ant Control Oxford
If ants have found their way into your Oxford kitchen, you're not alone, particularly during warmer months when they enter properties searching for food and water. A few ants might seem harmless, but you'll know how quickly an established nest can become a persistent problem.
You get nest locations and entry points identified around your property, targeted treatment to address the colony at the source rather than just the ants you can see, and advice on prevention to stop them returning.
Ants in your Oxford kitchen? Call Joe on 01865 704 160.
Cockroach Control Oxford
If you run a restaurant, cafe, takeaway, or food business in Oxford, you'll know cockroaches are a serious hygiene concern, and one that can risk your reputation and put you at regulatory risk. Cockroaches thrive in warm, moist areas such as kitchens, behind appliances, and in drainage systems.
You get discreet, thorough cockroach control for both domestic and commercial properties in Oxford, using professional-grade treatment to resolve infestations at every life stage, along with hygiene and proofing advice to prevent recurrence, essential for maintaining food safety compliance.
Spotted cockroaches at your Oxford premises? Call Joe on 01865 704 160 for discreet, fast help.
Bed Bug Treatment Oxford
If you're finding bites, small blood spots on your bedding, or a sweet musty odour, you may be dealing with bed bugs, increasingly common in Oxford homes, student accommodation, HMOs, and hotels, often introduced via travel, secondhand furniture, or shared laundry facilities.
You get treatment that targets bed bugs and their eggs at every stage of the life cycle, with thorough treatment of mattresses, furniture, skirting boards, and soft furnishings, plus practical advice to prevent reinfestation if you're managing a multi-occupancy property across the city.
Dealing with bed bugs in Oxford? Call Joe on 01865 704 160 for confidential, effective treatment.
Flea Treatment Oxford
If your pet has brought fleas into the home, you'll know how quickly they can escalate in carpets, soft furnishings, and pet bedding. Many Oxford households with cats and dogs experience flea problems, particularly in the warmer months.
You get effective flea treatment for your home, with carpets, upholstery, and pet areas treated to break the flea life cycle at egg, larval, and adult stages, alongside advice on ongoing pet treatment to prevent recurrence.
Fleas taken hold at home? Call Joe on 01865 704 160.
Moth Treatment Oxford
If you've noticed holes appearing in clothing, carpets, or furnishings, you may already have significant moth damage, often going unnoticed in Oxford homes until it's done. It's the larvae, rather than the adult moths, causing the actual damage by feeding on natural fibres.
You get targeted moth treatment across Oxford, with infestation sources identified in wardrobes, carpets, and storage areas, and treatment and prevention advice tailored to protect your belongings long term.
Noticed moth damage in your Oxford home? Call Joe on 01865 704 160 today.
Squirrel Control Oxford
If you're hearing movement in your loft, you could be dealing with grey squirrels, a common problem in Oxford properties near parks, gardens, and wooded areas such as South Oxford and the outskirts of the city. Squirrels can cause significant structural damage by gnawing timber, cables, and insulation.
You get trapping and removal, identification of entry points into your loft and roof space, and proofing recommendations to stop squirrels regaining access to your property.
Squirrels in your Oxford loft? Call Joe on 01865 704 160 for expert removal.
Pigeon & Bird Control Oxford
If pigeons or other nuisance birds are causing mess, blocked drainage, noise, or health hazards from droppings on your Oxford commercial building, roof space, or guttering, you'll want a solution that actually works long term.
You get humane bird control and proofing solutions across Oxford, including netting, spiking, and access-point management, tailored to protect both period and modern properties while remaining compliant with wildlife protection regulations.
Struggling with pigeons or nuisance birds in Oxford? Call Joe on 01865 704 160.
Fly Control Oxford
If you're battling flies at home or, especially, in a food business, you'll know how persistent the hygiene issue can be, with flies breeding rapidly in warm weather and around waste, drains, and food preparation areas.
You get fly control treatment and advice for your Oxford property, including electric fly units for commercial kitchens, targeted treatment of breeding sites, and hygiene recommendations to reduce future infestations.
Fly problem at your Oxford property or business? Call Joe on 01865 704 160.
Commercial Pest Control Oxford
If you run a restaurant, hotel, office, retail unit, school, or food manufacturing site in Oxford, you need pest control that's discreet, compliant, and effective, because your reputation depends on it.
You get one-off treatments as well as scheduled contracts designed to protect your premises, your staff, your customers, and your reputation, with full documentation to support your due diligence and food hygiene inspections.
Protect your Oxford business — call Joe on 01865 704 160 to discuss a contract.
Recent Jobs
A very lucky 91 year old lady! This lovely lady calls me from time to time but if you didnt know her, you might think after this call that she was away with the fairies! She tells me there are wasps living in her sofa! Well even I thought this was a bit strange but I couldn’t say no so off I went on what I thought was going to be a wild goose chase. On arriving and finally getting her to hear (no hearing aids in again) she showed me her garage which is now converted into a garden room with furniture, tv, radio and yes a sofa. The wasp queen had come into the room and set up home actually inside the hollow box section of the sofa and all because this lovely lady keeps a set of sliding doors slightly open for her neighbours cat to use the sofa, the wasps were entering and exiting with ease. This meant I couldn’t dust the sofa or even treat it within the room, so after suiting and booting which is pest control slang for welly boots and wasp suit. Well after a heave and push which the wasps didn’t much like, I managed to get the sofa out, tore off the fabric bottom to expose a melon sized nest! This was sprayed with a wet chemical so as not to leave the customer with a dust riddled sofa, removed the nest and cleaned up. Very lucky lady indeed as this could of been a horror story. Yet another happy customer for Pestforce Oxford!
11th June 2018 - The bumble bee farm keeps getting bigger and bigger with another new set of tenants! This time rescued from a property where they had taken up residence in a hedgehog house, so I guess the hedgehog wasn’t home! The bee housing estate is now looking quite the oddity with a collection of bird boxes and rat boxes used as temporary homes and now a hedgehog house which I guess will be the envy of all their neighbours. Pestforce Pest Control Oxfordshire are here to help, should you have a similar issue.
8th June - I was called by a letting agent to attend a property in Oxford. Upon arrival I was met by a rat that had taken up squatting rights in the tennants bedroom whilst they were away on a 2 week holiday! Well after a battle of wills and hide and seek I produced one sorry dead rat to a extremely greatful young lady so just a revisit required to disinfect and clean a room full of droppings. Happy customer!