The Joy of Bird Control
Phil reflects on their work: We are a pest control company, and bird management is probably one of the best parts of doing the job as far as I'm concerned. We get to go out together and it's normally a sunny day, it has to be a sunny day, so we're not gonna get rained on. We choose the day, get out there, have some great sunshine, and see some of the most amazing sights because we're not on the floor doing pest control. We're up there in the air.”
Jacob adds: We go all over the place and you see some amazing sights. It’s great work — very different kind of work.
Family First
Jacob is proud of their setup: We love being a family-run business, the same as Team Defender. Obviously I couldn't find a better business partner than my dad. We've got a team of other technicians that are part of our family, including my wife Rebecca who does the administration and the accounts. We absolutely thrive and we love being a family-run business. I think it really sets us apart from national companies. Dedication. Providing an exemplary service day in, day out. We've thrived in the pest management industry and the bird control industry and we love every minute.
Looking Ahead
Phil shares their continued recognition: We've been awarded other accolades along the path as well. We've just had a nomination and we've been on a team video this morning with the judges.
Jacob adds: The National Pest Awards 2025. We're down to the last three of those, which we're delighted with. And what we look forward to as well, because we've won this for the second time with yourselves, we're really looking forward to the third time! We're not gonna stop at this point. We shall continue and we'll send the videos in and show you what we're up to.
Doing the Job Right
Phil outlines the process: Every time we get a call, we don't just get a bag full of spikes and away we go. We do a full survey of the place, whether it's by drone or physically going up to the top of the buildings. We do a comprehensive survey, get back to the client, and get them to agree the way forward. We’ve been very successful. We hardly ever get a call back. We're incredibly thorough in what we do.
He compares it to general pest control: All our work is hidden, you know, in pest control itself. You hide your work. But with bird spikes and the like, this is on display. We often go for walks with Jacob's children, my grandchildren, and we're pointing out work that we've done in town centres years ago. It's still there. It's there to be seen. Other people do see it. We make sure our work is there and there to stay. We use the very best silicone and, as far as we're concerned, the very best spikes.
Jacob signs off: Thank you very much, Team Defender, from Atlas Environmental Services. We're over the moon to receive our second award. Thank you very much.”
It just remains for us to thank Phil, Jacob and all at Atlas for choosing Defender Bird Spikes and a huge congratulations on being our first ever second winner of Installer of the Month. If you want to take a look at the install that won them their first prize head over to the dedicated blog.