A pest control business based in Ilminster has scooped a top industry award.
Squeak-a-Boo Pest Management was named sole trader of the year at the National Pest Awards, held in London on Wednesday, September 9.
The awards celebrate best practice and achievement.
A spokesperson for Squeak-a-Boo said: "I'm absolutely humbled by the award and the support of others in the industry as well as our customers who are amazing."
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The business was also shortlisted for pest business of the year, narrowly missing out to industry giant Rentokil.
The spokesperson said: "It's still quite an achievement being pitted against a massive multinational company."
Squeak-a-Boo has been operating since 2023 and previously won a Somerset Business Award for start-up of the year.
The company offers a full range of public health pest control services, including the safe removal and relocation of honeybees from buildings.
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