Case Study 1: Rodent Control - Hyde Park, Leeds LS6
Property: 7-bedroom student HMO, Victorian terrace conversion
Location: Brudenell Grove, Hyde Park LS6 1HE
Problem: Severe rat infestation in shared kitchen and multiple bedrooms caused by damaged Victorian drainage pipe in shared rear alleyway and rats accessing through gaps around original suspended timber floor joists.
Challenge: Active tenancy with 7 students in situ, landlord needing zero-disruption solution during term time, shared alleyway requiring coordination with 4 neighbouring properties, Listed Building status limiting external modifications.
Solution: Comprehensive inspection identified main entry point via cracked Victorian clay drainage pipe. Installed 12 tamper-proof internal bait stations, coordinated drain repair with landlord's plumber, sealed floor joist gaps while maintaining building ventilation.
Result: Zero rodent activity within 10 days, drain repaired, all entry points sealed. Property now on quarterly monitoring contract as part of landlord's 100+ property portfolio across LS6. Total: £160 initial treatment + £45/quarter monitoring.
Testimonial: "We manage 100+ student properties across Hyde Park and Headingley. Apex is our exclusive pest control provider for Leeds. Response time from having a technician based in Leeds beats every national company." - David Richardson, Richardson Student Lettings
Case Study 2: Bed Bug Treatment - Woodhouse, Leeds LS2
Property: 5-bedroom HMO, Victorian terrace
Location: Royal Park Terrace, Woodhouse LS2 9JH
Problem: Bed bug infestation in 3 bedrooms discovered during September student move-in. International student from Southeast Asia unknowingly brought bed bugs in their luggage. Previous treatment by a national pest company (2 spray treatments over 3 weeks) failed.
Challenge: Students mid-semester with exams approaching, landlord under pressure from tenants threatening to break tenancy, Leeds City Council Environmental Health notified, property facing potential improvement notice.
Solution: Complete heat treatment using professional equipment to raise room temperature to 65°C+ for 4 hours, targeting all harbourage areas including mattresses, bed frames, skirting boards, wall cavities, and furniture. Supplemented with targeted residual chemical application.
Result: 100% clearance confirmed at 14-day follow-up, zero re-infestation, all 5 students remained, landlord avoided council enforcement, provided with comprehensive certification. Cost: £350 - significantly less than potential loss of 5× annual rent (£18,000+).
Case Study 3: Commercial - Leeds City Centre
Business: Independent café/restaurant
Location: The Calls, Leeds LS2 7EY
Problem: Wasp nest discovered in external extraction duct during peak summer trading (August), wasps entering dining area, customers complaining, Environmental Health inspection scheduled for following week.
Challenge: Required same-day emergency treatment without business closure, chef discovering nest mid-service, outdoor seating affected, previous pest company couldn't attend for 48 hours.
Solution: Emergency call received 11:30am, attended 1:45pm the same day. Treated via targeted injection during 2:00pm quiet period with zero customer exposure. Total disruption: 25 minutes with kitchen operational throughout.
Result: Nest neutralised same day, wasps ceased activity within 4 hours, outdoor seating fully operational for evening service, passed EHO inspection 5 days later. Business now on monthly monitoring contract.
Testimonial: "We called at lunch, Apex arrived within 2 hours and sorted it out without closing. Having a Leeds-based technician made all the difference." - Sarah Mitchell, The Calls Kitchen
