Tony Johnson — Founder and Lead Technician at Apex Pest Control, South Yorkshire
BPCA Certified

Tony Johnson

Founder & Lead Technician — Apex Pest Control Ltd, Sheffield

Tony Johnson is one of South Yorkshire's most trusted pest management experts, with over 40 years' hands-on experience in professional pest control, wildlife management, and Integrated Pest Management. As Founder and CEO of Apex Pest Control Ltd, Tony ensures every service meets full UK pest legislation compliance — including the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and COSHH Regulations 2002 — delivering safe, effective, and ethical solutions to homes and businesses across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and beyond.

40+
Years Experience
1,000+
Customers Served
320+
Commercial Contracts
£5M
Public Liability Cover
  • BPCA & NPTA Certified
  • CHAS Accredited
  • Level 2 RSPH Pest Control & Management
  • LANTRA Certified — Wild Game Hygiene
  • DSC1 & DSC2 Deer Stalking Certified
  • Full UK Pest Law Compliance
  • £5M Public Liability Insured

Specialist Knowledge

What Tony Writes & Works On

Drawn from four decades of field experience across South Yorkshire and beyond.

Integrated Pest Management

Tony specialises in IPM strategies — combining preventative measures, habitat modification, and targeted treatments to deliver long-term, sustainable pest control.

Rodent Control & Prevention

Expert in rat and mouse management for residential and commercial properties, including safe baiting programmes, proofing, and prevention-first advice for homeowners.

Wildlife & Bird Management

Advanced skills in urban bird management, specialist bird and rabbit proofing, and humane wildlife solutions compliant with the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

UK Pest Law & Compliance

Full compliance with COSHH Regulations 2002, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, and all current UK pest and wildlife legislation — including safe chemical handling and carriage.

Commercial Pest Control

Serving 320+ active commercial contracts across South Yorkshire — providing ongoing pest management programmes for food businesses, offices, warehouses, and public sector clients.

Insect Treatment & Identification

Expert identification and treatment of bed bugs, wasps, ants, cockroaches, flies, and other insect pests — using professional-grade methods safe for families, pets, and the environment.

Qualifications & Memberships

Certified. Accredited. Trusted.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Level 2 RSPH Pest Control & Management Certificate — covering 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
  • Advanced wildlife and urban bird management certification
  • Public Liability insured to £5 million for all services

Professional Memberships

  • BPCA — British Pest Control Association (full member)
  • NPTA — National Pest Technicians Association (certified)
  • CHAS — Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme
  • BMCR — British Mole Catchers Register
  • Think Wildlife — Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use
  • RSPH — Royal Society for Public Health
  • LANTRA — Industry-recognised land-based training body
BPCA NPTA CHAS BMCR RSPH LANTRA Think Wildlife

Every customer deserves safe, effective pest control that respects their property and our region's environments. Apex brings South Yorkshire values — honesty, reliability, and commitment — to every job we do.

— Tony Johnson, Founder & CEO, Apex Pest Control Ltd

Published Works

Books by Tony Johnson

Practical pest control knowledge from four decades of Yorkshire fieldwork.

Coming Soon
The Homeowner’s Complete Guide to Pest Prevention
Tony Johnson
The Homeowner’s Complete Guide to Pest Prevention

A practical, UK-focused guide to identifying, managing, and preventing the most common domestic pest problems — drawing on Tony's 40+ years of experience across South Yorkshire.

Publishing on Google Books Soon
More books
in progress…
Coming soon…

Tony is working on further published guides covering commercial pest management and UK wildlife legislation. Check back for updates.

Service Coverage

Areas Tony Covers

  • Sheffield — all S postcodes (main base)
  • Rotherham — regular coverage
  • Barnsley — full service area
  • Leeds — West Yorkshire coverage
  • Doncaster — on request
  • Wider South Yorkshire — responsive callouts

Fast response available for urgent pest emergencies across all primary service areas.

Get in Touch with Tony

Sheffield Office
Head Office
54 Baxter Drive, Sheffield, S6 1GH
Operating Hours
Mon–Fri: 8am–7pm  |  Sat–Sun: 8am–1pm
Book Tony — Free Quote Available

Connect with Tony Johnson

Follow Tony's professional work, read his published content, and connect via LinkedIn or the Apex Pest Control website.

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