Having spent 35 years in the Pest Control industry working for one of the country’s largest Pest Control companies, Jim Graham (father of our two Directors, Ross and Stuart Graham) decided that a more personal and flexible pest control service was needed.
So with his wife Anna, Jim formed Graham Environmental Services Ltd. in 1992.
Since then, we have built a solid reputation for being an efficient, reliable and effective provider of pest control services to private householders and business owners alike, growing into one of Scotland’s largest independent Pest Control Companies.
We are a proud and active member of the BPCA (British Pest Control Association), adhering to their codes of practice.
We hold our ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 integrated management accreditation, meaning we take health and safety very seriously.
We will always respond to our customers and colleagues quickly and efficiently ensuring all matters are resolved to their satisfaction
We will behave in a manner that enhances the excellent reputation of our business, we will be professional in how we present ourselves and in everything that we say and do
Through our enthusiasm, knowledge and attitude we will put our hearts and minds into our work to achieve the best possible results
As a family business we will maintain respectful relations with customers, suppliers, work colleagues and the communities that we work in
We are a highly knowledgeable and caring team of professionals with extensive experience in all things Pest Control.
1991
Jim Graham left Rentokil after 23 years.
He worked his way up from Service Technician to Surveyor to Sales Manager to Branch Manager and finally to Area Manager & Service Manager for Scotland & Northern Ireland.
1991-7
In 1993, Graham Environmental Services Ltd started trading as a Limited Company with Directors Jim Graham, Anna Graham & Ross Graham at the helm.
Later in 1997, Stuart Graham joined the company.
2000s
In 2000 we moved to custom built offices and stores at Skirmie Park, Welton Road, Blairgowrie which remains the address for our Head Office.
Then in 2004, Mike Thompson, currently GPC's longest serving employee started with GPC.
2006 saw Ross Graham appointed as Director of The British Pest Control Association.
In 2008, Louise Crawford, Office Manager started with GPC.
We had a major rebrand of the company in 2009 when we changed our name from Graham Environmental Services to Graham Pest Control.
Tom McLevy, Compliance Manager started with GPC in 2009.
2010s
In 2010, we started our sister company Graham Hygiene Services servicing kitchen ventilation systems, commercial kitchen deep cleans and full range of washroom services.
Sister company, Graham Fire Protection was started in 2011, supplying and servicing fire extinguishers.
In 2012, GPC was awarded ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ at Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Awards.
In 2013, GPC was awarded ‘Business Growth’ and ‘Perthshire Business of the Year’ at Perthshire Chamber of Commerce Awards at Crieff Hydro.
In 2014 - Brian O’Donnell, Operations Manager, joins the team at GPC.
In 2016, GPC was awarded ‘Best Family Business’ at The Courier Business Awards.
2018 saw GPC celebrate 25 years in business by holding a glamour night at Perth Racecourse where we raised £25,000 for charity (split between C.H.A.S., Scottish Huntington’s Disease and Tayside Children’s Cancer & Leukaemia charity).
In 2019 we received a commendation for Best Rural Business at The Herald Scottish Family Business Awards.
2020
Covid hits! Graham Pest Control staff were keyworkers during the Covid pandemic still solving pest problems in high-risk areas including hospitals and care homes.
Later in the year, Jamie Graham joined the company as Business Manager having gained a First-Class Honours Degree in Business Management.
2021
GPC gained ISO9001 Quality Management & ISO14001 Environmental Management Accreditation.
Steven Morgan joined as Graham Pest Control’s first General Manager, responsible for all day-to-day aspects of the business as well as mid-long term strategic planning.
Graham Pest Control win the UK Best Pest Control Company of the Year at an Awards Dinner held in the Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London.
As pest problems continue to grow, so too does the number of professionally trained and certified Pest Control technicians we need to respond to our customers requests for assistance. The working life of a Graham Pest Controller is varied, interesting and provides a real sense of value and achievement.
We’ll provide you with all the training you’ll need, you’ll have the use of a company vehicle and you’ll become part of what we believe is the most professional pest control firm in Scotland.
If you would like to be considered for a position in our growing team, please complete the form below and hit submit.
Graham Pest Control were honoured to win two top awards at the National Pest Awards: 'Large Company of the Year' and the overall 'Pest Business of the Year' award. A fantastic achievement thanks to all our hard-working, customer-focused staff.
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