BPCA member · CHAS accredited · £5M insured

Qualifications & Certifications

Apex Pest Control Ltd is BPCA certified, fully qualified and £5M insured.

Apex Pest Control Ltd holds recognised accreditations and every technician is trained and certified to UK standards. Below are the qualifications behind founder Tony Johnson and technicians Tom Johnson and Nathan Marshall.

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Fully accredited, fully qualified

Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA certified, family-run pest control company serving Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Leeds and the wider Yorkshire region. Every job is carried out by a trained, qualified technician working to recognised UK standards.

Apex Pest Control Ltd holds the accreditations and qualifications customers should expect from a professional pest controller — and carries £5 million public liability insurance on all work. Below are the company’s credentials and the individual qualifications held by founder Tony Johnson and technicians Tom Johnson and Nathan Marshall.

Our accreditations

Apex Pest Control Ltd is a member of the leading UK pest control bodies and is independently assessed for health and safety. These memberships mean Apex meets recognised standards for training, insurance and safe working — and can be verified with each body directly.

BPCA certified member CHAS accredited

BPCA Certified Member

British Pest Control Association — full member.

CHAS Registered

Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme.

RSPH qualified

Technicians hold Royal Society for Public Health awards (Level 2 & 3).

£5M Public Liability

Full insurance cover on every job, domestic and commercial.

Pest management qualifications across our team

Apex Pest Control Ltd technicians hold the following recognised pest management qualifications — awarded to individuals, not the company — covering the safe use, carriage and application of treatments across domestic and commercial work:

  • RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management
  • RSPH Level 3 Award in Pest Management
  • BPCA Foundation Certificate in Pest Management
  • BPCA Certificate in Bird Management

Our team’s qualifications

Apex Pest Control Ltd is delivered by a small, hands-on team. Every technician who attends your property is named, trained and certified — not a subcontractor or call-centre booking.

Tony Johnson

Founder & Lead Pest Technician

Tony Johnson founded Apex Pest Control Ltd and brings 40+ years of field experience across South and West Yorkshire. He leads every aspect of the company’s pest management work.

Qualifications & certifications

  • RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management — safe use and carriage of all pest treatments
  • LANTRA Level 2 Wild Game Meat Hygiene Certificate
  • DSC1 & DSC2 Deer Stalking Certificates (British Deer Society)
  • PDS1 & PDS2 Deer Stalking Practical Assessment
  • COSHH Regulations 2002 compliant in all chemical handling and application
  • £5 million public liability insured on all services

Professional memberships

  • BPCA — British Pest Control Association (full member)
  • CHAS — Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme
  • BMCR — British Mole Catchers Register
  • Think Wildlife — Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU)
  • RSPH — Royal Society for Public Health

Tom Johnson

Pest Technician

Tom Johnson is a qualified Apex Pest Control Ltd technician covering Leeds, Barnsley and commercial contracts. Tom specialises in safe, compliant rodent control and prevention.

Qualifications & certifications

  • RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management — safe use and carriage of pest treatments
  • Lantra PA1/PA6 (Rodents) — pesticide-application certification for responsible rodent control
  • Safe Use of Rodenticides (CRRU compliant) — best practice in selection, placement and monitoring
  • COSHH Regulations 2002 compliant in all chemical handling and application
  • £5 million public liability cover on all callouts

Professional memberships

  • BPCA — British Pest Control Association (member via Apex)
  • CHAS — Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (accredited via Apex)
  • RSPH — Royal Society for Public Health (certified)

Nathan Marshall

Pest Technician — Leeds

Nathan Marshall is a BPCA certified Apex Pest Control Ltd technician and the local Leeds specialist, with a deep understanding of the pest pressures specific to Leeds properties.

Qualifications & certifications

  • BPCA Certified — British Pest Control Association full member (via Apex)
  • RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management — safe use, carriage and application of treatments
  • Safe Use of Rodenticides (CRRU compliant) — responsible rodenticide practice
  • COSHH Regulations 2002 compliant in all chemical handling and application
  • £5 million public liability on all callouts

Professional memberships

  • BPCA — British Pest Control Association (member via Apex)
  • CHAS — Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme (accredited via Apex)
  • RSPH — Royal Society for Public Health (certified)
  • Think Wildlife — Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU)

What our qualifications mean for you

Apex Pest Control Ltd holds these credentials so customers do not have to take quality on trust. BPCA membership confirms the company meets audited standards; RSPH and Lantra qualifications confirm technicians apply treatments safely and legally; and CRRU training confirms responsible rodenticide use that protects pets, children and wildlife.

Every treatment is carried out to these standards, backed by £5 million public liability insurance and documented for commercial audits and inspections. For related detail on the law itself, see our guide to UK pest control legislation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Apex Pest Control BPCA certified?
Yes. Apex Pest Control Ltd is a BPCA certified member of the British Pest Control Association and CHAS registered. Every technician works to BPCA standards.
What qualifications do Apex technicians hold?
Apex technicians hold the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management, with Lantra PA1/PA6 pesticide-application certification and Safe Use of Rodenticides (CRRU) training. Founder Tony Johnson also holds RSPH and LANTRA certificates.
What does BPCA membership mean?
BPCA membership means a pest controller meets the British Pest Control Association’s standards for training, insurance and safe working. Members are audited and must hold recognised qualifications. Verify on bpca.org.uk.
Is Apex Pest Control insured?
Yes. Apex Pest Control Ltd carries £5 million public liability insurance on all work, covering both domestic and commercial pest control across Yorkshire.
How can I verify Apex’s accreditations?
You can verify Apex Pest Control’s BPCA membership on the British Pest Control Association website, and CHAS status with the body directly. Apex provides documentation on request.

Verify our credentials

Want accredited, fully qualified pest control?

For a free quote or proof of our accreditations, contact Apex Pest Control Ltd — Yorkshire’s BPCA certified, fully insured pest control team.

Call: 0114 349 1098
Email: info@apex-pest-control.co.uk