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HF Pest & Bird Environmental expands into the West Midlands

Simon KingBy Simon King17 March 2026No Comments2 Mins Read
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HF Pest & Bird Environmental is strengthening its presence across the UK’s commercial pest management sector as it looks ahead to an ambitious year of growth, investment and market expansion.

As part of its continued expansion strategy, HF Pest & Bird Environmental has made several key appointments to support growth in priority regions.

Leon Salmon joined the business in January 2026 as sales surveyor for the West Midlands, bringing extensive sector knowledge and a strong commercial focus to the region. Joe Franklin has also joined the growing West Midlands team, strengthening local service capability and client support across the area.

In Scotland, Allan Hales has become the latest addition to the team, further enhancing HF’s ability to deliver responsive, specialist pest management solutions across key commercial sectors.

The company is also investing in professional development, reinforcing its commitment to industry excellence.

Joe Franklin and Brook Barlow were recently selected for the Level 2 Pest Management training grant delivered through the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) in partnership with Syngenta.

Karl Robertson, managing director of HF Pest & Bird Environmental, said the business is positioning itself as a proactive partner to commercial clients, offering structured pest prevention programmes, detailed reporting, and solutions designed to protect brand integrity, safeguard public health and ensure full compliance with regulatory standards.

The company’s growth strategy focuses on building long-term partnerships with commercial clients, delivering tailored solutions aligned with each organisation’s operational objectives and compliance requirements.

Mr Robertson said: “As we move through 2026, we’re focused on strengthening the foundations we’ve built – growing our team, supporting our clients, and continuing to expand the services we provide.

“We’re optimistic about the year ahead and committed to pushing HF forward in a way that benefits our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.”

Looking ahead to the remainder of 2026, Mr Robertson said the company is focused on expanding its regional footprint, strengthening its commercial client base and continuing to invest in people, training and innovation.

“With new talent, enhanced technical capability and a clear strategic direction, the business is well positioned to support organisations seeking a reliable, expert partner in pest and bird control management,” he said.

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