About Us

Pest In Peace was founded in 2016 by Mike Whitworth, who after many years as a mechanic, decided to change careers and support the people of Cheshire.

He decided to move into pest control because of his passion for the local environment, and started undertaking courses and working as an apprentice for other local companies.

Over the years, both the business and Mike’s skillset have grown, and today Pest In Peace provides expert domestic and commercial pest control services across Wilmslow, Macclesfield, Stockport, Congleton and throughout Cheshire.

Mike welcomed Jake onto the team in 2024, and together they’ve undertaken many courses, including rodenticide management and Powered Access Licence (PAL) training to enable them both to operate equipment such as cherry pickers and scissor lifts.

Additionally, to show his passion for the environment, Mike introduced electric vans to the company in 2026, which earned Pest In Peace a nomination for the Sustainability Initiative Of The Year Award from the National Pest Awards. The company is a member of the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA).

Mike Whitworth

Mike Whitworth is the founder of Pest In Peace and specialises in wasp control, having worked hard over the years to hone his skills as a ‘wasp whisperer’ who can safely remove nests and colonies from properties across Cheshire.

As part of this work, Mike has undertaken courses to learn how to deal with the invasive Asian hornet, which is being sighted more frequently in the UK. He also works with local beekeepers to protect bee populations from wasps, supporting the local habitat.

Mike is also highly skilled in rodent control, with rodenticide qualifications, including a level 2 RSPH award and training to use Selontra®. He also holds a level 2 award in overall pest management from the RSPH and has attended training courses on many topics, including drainage investigations for rodent control.

Mike is always learning and improving his skills as a pest controller. He’s passionate about his work and that shows in the standard of service he provides to his domestic and commercial customers across Cheshire.

Jake Jackson

Jake Jackson is a senior pest controller with extensive experience in identifying pest entry points and treating the root cause of pest problems.

With a focus on treating the cause of the issue, Jake is able to ensure his customers get lasting results. He holds a level 2 award in pest management from the RSPH, and has also undertaken a course in competence in destroying Asian hornet nests.

Jake also holds qualifications in rodenticide management and Powered Access Licence (PAL), meaning he’s able to carry out any job, no matter how big or small.

Whatever size or type of job he’s given, Jake aims to carry it out to the best of his ability and is dedicated finding even the tiniest of entry points. His commitment to excellence makes Jake a valued member of the Pest In Peace team who is trusted throughout Cheshire to fix pest problems of all kinds.

Sharon Whitworth & Frankie

Sharon Whitworth is the voice behind Pest In Peace. When you get in touch with us, Sharon is the first point of contact.

Over the years, Sharon has honed her skills at putting customers at ease and getting all the necessary information to get Mike and Jake started on a job as quickly as possible.

She understands how distressing pest problems can be, which is why she aims to make the process of booking a site visit as smooth as possible.

It’s Sharon’s hard work that keeps Pest In Peace running, and she even holds a level 2 award for rodenticide management from the BPCA to further support the business.

Sharon is joined in the office by Frankie, the Office Dog, who is Head of Snack Inspections, General Mischief & Telephone Call Interruptions.

Frankie is a consummate professional who takes his job very seriously, as can be shown by his professional demeanour in his office company photograph!