Pest Control in Bristol

Pest Control and Insect Extermination Services

Straightforward help when insects or rodents move in

Roboba handles ants, wasps, mice and other pests across Bristol, with replies usually within an hour.

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Who We Are

People often ask how Roboba started and why a small team in Bristol decided to focus entirely on pest control rather than general property maintenance. The short answer is that pest problems need specific knowledge, and we thought Bristol households and businesses deserved a team that treats this as its only job.

How Roboba began

Roboba was founded in 2023 by a small group of technicians who had spent years working for larger maintenance firms, handling pest issues as one task among many. We noticed that pest control kept getting treated as an afterthought — squeezed between other jobs, handled by whoever was free that day. We thought Bristol needed something more focused, so we set up on our own, working from a small office on North Street.

The first year was mostly wasp nests and mice in terraced houses around Bedminster and Southville. Word spread locally, and by the second year we were taking on contracts with small shops and cafes near the harbourside who needed regular checks rather than one-off call-outs. Three years in, the team has grown to 12 people, and we have worked across 6 districts in and around the city.

Interior of Roboba office in Bristol

What we set out to do

Our aim is straightforward: identify a pest problem correctly, treat it with the right method for that species and property type, and explain to the client what to expect afterwards. We are not trying to sell repeat visits people do not need. If a single treatment resolves a rodent issue in a flat, that is the end of the job — no add-ons, no unnecessary follow-up plans.

Looking ahead, we want to keep the business at a size where every technician still knows the properties they visit regularly. Growth is not the goal in itself. Staying available — usually replying to enquiries within about an hour — and staying accurate about what a treatment will and will not do matters more to us than expanding into other regions.

Since 2023, Roboba has completed 504 jobs for 324 clients across Bristol, and 65 of them have called us back for a second, unrelated pest issue.

What guides the way we work

Experience behind the work

Three years is not a long history compared to some firms, but it has been enough to build a working method across five core services: wasp nest removal, rodent control, cockroach and ant treatment, moth and carpet beetle treatment, and preventative inspections for commercial premises. Each technician on the team has handled hundreds of jobs across these categories, and most have background training from previous pest control roles before joining Roboba.

We keep records on every property we visit — not just for our own reference, but so that if a client calls back eighteen months later about a recurring wasp nest in the same loft space, we already know the layout and what was done last time. This has proven useful more than once, particularly with older properties where structural gaps are hard to fully seal.

Roboba technician preparing equipment before a job

Where we work

Roboba covers six districts in and around Bristol, from the city centre out through Bedminster, Southville, Bishopston, Redland and Fishponds. We have not expanded further than this deliberately — travel time between jobs matters when a customer is told we typically reply within an hour and can often visit the same day for urgent cases like wasp nests near entrances or active rodent sightings in a kitchen.

Most of our work comes from residential properties, but a growing share is commercial: cafes, small food shops and offices that need documented pest checks for their own records. These visits tend to be scheduled rather than emergency call-outs, which suits the quieter, more methodical side of the job.

Looking at the next few years

We do not have plans to turn Roboba into a large regional chain. The team of 12 is a size we can manage well, and the five services we offer cover the situations we see most often in Bristol homes and small businesses. If a client asks about something outside that scope, we will say so honestly rather than take on work we are not set up to do properly.

What we would like to keep doing is what has worked so far: answering enquiries quickly, being clear about cost and method before starting a job, and being the sort of local business someone can call again in a year or two without having to explain the whole property history from scratch.

Services and Pricing

Below is the current list of services we carry out across Bristol and the surrounding areas. Prices reflect a standard domestic property; a fixed quote is confirmed after we hear the details of your case, usually within an hour of your call or message.

Wasp Nest Removal

Treatment of a single wasp nest in a roof void, shed or garden. Includes insecticide application and a follow-up check if activity continues after seven days.

from £75

Rodent Control (Mice and Rats)

Inspection, bait or trap placement, and a return visit to assess results. Covers kitchens, lofts and outbuildings, with advice on entry points to seal afterwards.

from £110

Bed Bug Treatment

Two-visit programme for bedrooms and living areas, spaced roughly two weeks apart. Includes preparation guidance and a check of mattresses, skirting and furniture joints.

from £180

Ant and Crawling Insect Control

Locating nest entry points around the property, gel or spray treatment, and a short follow-up to confirm the colony has stopped returning indoors.

from £65

Property Inspection and Prevention Plan

A walk-through of the building looking for gaps, damp areas and signs of past activity, followed by a written summary of recommended fixes and a rough timeline.

from £95

Service Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the questions we hear most often from callers across Bristol. If your situation is not covered here, contact us on +44 117 359 9217 and we will give you a straightforward answer.

Most enquiries get a reply within an hour during business hours, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00. Once we understand what you are dealing with, we agree a visit date that suits you, usually within a few days. For urgent cases such as a wasp nest near a doorway or a rodent problem in a food-handling area, we try to prioritise the same week where our schedule allows it.

We currently work across six districts in and around Bristol, including the city centre and surrounding residential and commercial zones. If you are unsure whether your address falls within our coverage, call us on +44 117 359 9217 and we will confirm before booking anything, so there is no surprise about travel costs or availability.

Our five core services cover rodents (mice and rats), wasps and hornets, common household insects such as ants, fleas and cockroaches, bed bugs, and moth infestations affecting fabrics or stored food. Each treatment is tailored to the pest and the location, whether that is a kitchen, a loft space, a garden shed or a commercial unit.

It depends on the treatment. For most rodent and insect work, you can stay home and simply avoid the treated area for a short period, usually a couple of hours. For certain spray applications, particularly in enclosed spaces, we may recommend ventilating the room and keeping pets and children out until it is dry. Our technician will explain exactly what applies to your situation before starting.

We select products according to the site and the pest, following manufacturer instructions on dilution, application method and re-entry times. Where children or pets are present, we favour bait stations and targeted gel applications over open spraying wherever the pest allows it. We will always tell you what has been used and how long to keep the area clear.

Prices depend on the pest, the size of the property and whether more than one visit is needed. We publish a plain price list on our services page so you can see typical costs before calling. A quick phone chat lets us give a more precise figure once we know what you are dealing with, and there is no charge for the initial conversation.

Some jobs, such as removing an active wasp nest, are usually finished in one visit. Others, particularly rodent infestations or bed bugs, often need a follow-up two to three weeks later to check bait uptake or confirm the treatment held. We tell you upfront during the first visit whether a second appointment is likely, so you can plan around it.

Common signs include droppings near skirting boards or in cupboards, gnaw marks on food packaging or wiring, a musty smell, and scratching noises in walls or ceilings at night. Rat droppings are noticeably larger than mouse droppings. If you spot any of these signs, it is worth arranging an inspection early, since rodent numbers can increase quickly once they find a reliable food source indoors.

Yes, this is one of our most requested services, especially through the summer months. We treat the nest directly using appropriate protective equipment, which controls the colony without needing to remove the physical nest structure immediately, since wasps rarely return to a treated nest. Visits are usually scheduled for early morning or evening when activity is lower.

Clear access to the affected area if possible, for example by moving boxes stored against a wall or clearing a cupboard where activity has been seen. Let us know in advance about any allergies, pets, or areas of the property that need special care. There is no need to clean beforehand; in fact, leaving droppings or nest evidence untouched helps the technician assess the extent of the problem.

Yes, a portion of our work over the past three years has been with small commercial premises, including cafes, retail units and storage spaces around Bristol. We can arrange a one-off visit or a scheduled check, depending on what your business needs. Documentation of visits can be provided on request for internal record-keeping.

Small reddish-brown marks on bedding, tiny dark spots along mattress seams, and unexplained bites appearing in a line on the skin are typical indicators. Bed bugs can travel in luggage, second-hand furniture or clothing, so an infestation is not related to how clean a home is. Early treatment tends to be simpler, so it is worth booking an inspection as soon as you notice signs.

We cannot promise a permanent result, since a property remains open to new activity from the surrounding area. What we can do is identify and seal likely entry points, advise on food storage and waste management, and recommend a periodic check if your property has a history of repeat problems. About one in five of our clients arrange a follow-up visit for exactly this reason.

Our office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. Regular business hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00, and this is when calls, emails and visits are scheduled. If your issue arises over the weekend, you can still email [email protected] or leave a message, and we will respond as soon as we reopen on Monday.

A technician checks the affected area and surrounding spaces for signs of activity, identifies the pest species where possible, and looks for entry points or conditions that encourage the problem, such as gaps around pipework or accessible food waste. You receive a plain explanation of what was found and the recommended treatment, along with an estimated cost, before any work begins.

We were founded in 2023, so we are in our third year of operation. In that time our team of 12 has completed 504 jobs for 324 clients across the districts we serve. Around 65 of those clients have returned to us for a second job, whether for a new issue or a follow-up on previous work.

Yes, clothes moth larvae feed on natural fibres such as wool, silk and some cotton blends, and can cause noticeable damage to stored clothing, carpets and upholstery before they are noticed. Treatment usually involves locating larvae and eggs in wardrobes, drawers and carpet edges, applying targeted treatment, and advising on storage changes such as sealed containers for seasonal clothing.

Call us on +44 117 359 9217 or email [email protected] with a short description of what you are seeing. You are also welcome to write to our office at 27 North Street, Bristol, BS3 9YJ. We reply to most enquiries within an hour during business hours, Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 18:00, and will talk you through next steps.

What Clients Say

A selection of comments from people who contacted us across Bristol over the past three years, kept as written, minor issues included.

Margaret Ellison Bishopston
★★★★★

We had wasps building a nest under the eaves for the second summer running. The technician found the entry point in about ten minutes and treated it the same afternoon. No return visit needed and no wasps since.

Tom Radley Southville
★★★★☆

Mice in the kitchen were dealt with properly, bait stations placed under the units and behind the cooker, gaps sealed with wire wool and filler. Only reason it's not five stars is the first appointment slot offered was a week out, though once they arrived the work itself was thorough.

Priya Sanghera Redland
★★★★★

Booked a bed bug inspection after finding marks on the mattress. The inspector checked seams, skirting boards and the bed frame, explained what he found, and gave a clear quote before starting anything. Treatment took two visits three weeks apart as agreed, and we've had no bites since the second one.

Callum Yates Bedminster
★★★☆☆

Rat problem in the garden shed is sorted, that's the main thing. Communication could have been better though, I had to call twice to confirm the follow-up date and nobody mentioned it might take three visits until partway through.

Sophie Marchant Clifton
★★★★★

Quick reply, clear pricing, job done properly.

David Okafor Horfield
★★★★★

Contacted them about a suspected wasp nest in the loft on a Tuesday morning and got a reply within the hour, which I wasn't expecting for a smaller job like this. Someone came out the next day, confirmed the nest and dealt with it in one visit. The price matched the quote given over the phone, nothing extra added on afterwards. Would use them again if anything else turns up.

Wasp nest removal

Why clients in Bristol choose us

We have handled 504 jobs since opening in 2023, working across 6 districts around Bristol. Here is what that experience looks like from the customer's side.

Quick response

Most enquiries get a reply within 1 hour during business hours. That means a technician can usually be booked in for the same week, sometimes the next working day depending on the district.

Small, steady team

Our team has stayed at 12 people since we started in 2023. Each technician works regularly across the same Bristol streets, so they know local building types and common entry points for pests.

Clear job scope

Before any treatment starts, we explain what will be done, which product group is used, and how many visits the job is likely to need. No vague descriptions, just a written plan you can check against the invoice.

Residential and commercial

We work in terraced houses, flats above shops, and small commercial units across Bristol. The approach to a kitchen in a cafe differs from a domestic loft, and we adjust the plan accordingly.

Follow-up visits

Out of 324 clients served so far, 65 have booked a second job with us, often a follow-up check after an initial treatment. We keep basic records of past visits so repeat jobs start from where the last one ended.

Local coverage

We currently cover 6 areas in and around Bristol. If your address falls outside our usual routes, we will say so at the enquiry stage rather than after a visit has been arranged.

Straightforward pricing

Our price list is public and organised by service, not hidden behind a quote request form. You can see roughly what a visit costs before you contact us, then confirm the exact figure for your property.

Five core services

We focus on five service types rather than trying to cover every possible pest. This keeps our equipment and stock relevant, and lets technicians build familiarity with the methods they use most often.

Direct communication

You speak to the person handling your job, not a call centre reading from a script. Questions about timing, access to the property, or what to do before a visit get answered directly by phone or email.

Get in Touch

Have wasps in the loft, mice in the kitchen, or a query about a booking? Send the details below and someone from the Roboba team will get back to you, usually within an hour during working hours.

Contact Details

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 117 359 9217
Address: 27 North Street, Bristol, BS3 9YJ
Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday closed, Sunday closed
Our office sits just off North Street, on the Bedminster side of the city, a short walk from the local shops. Open in Google Maps

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Disclaimer

Content on this website is provided as is and reflects information accurate to our knowledge at the time of writing. Details on services, pricing and coverage areas may change without notice. Roboba makes no warranty regarding completeness or timeliness of this content and accepts no liability for decisions made based on it. For matters involving pest identification or property safety, please consult a qualified professional directly.