About us
It was 1990, democracy was arriving in Eastern Europe, Portugal still had only one television channel, and the Autonomous Region of Madeira was going through a phase of rapid evolution. However, there was still no professional pest control company on the island. In November of that year, António Sales Caldeira and Derek Ash decided to found the company Extermínio. Since then, we have been market leaders not only in pest control but also in the innovation that takes place in the sector.
The values and vision
At Grupo Extermínio, we believe in the integrity of people, and in the rigour, professionalism and competence that we dedicate to our clients. To achieve these goals, our philosophy of constant innovation makes us pursue the most demanding certifications and the most advanced training.
At the same time, we believe in the safety of our team, our customers and the environment, with a special focus on public health and adopting new environmental practices, techniques and technologies.
Today we are a group that offers global solutions, responding to customer needs, not only in the prevention and control of pests but also in the areas of hygiene and cleaning, introducing the BioSoluções brand to the market, through the company SetaVerde, with various innovative solutions, ranging from training and consultancy to research and creation of hygiene and cleaning products.
Environmental and social responsibility
Since the beginning, we have based our strategy on principles of environmental protection and social responsibility. Our values include integrity, trust and respect for the environment and all those who live in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Aware of the impact that our actions have on the environment, society and the economy, we are constantly concerned with maintaining good practices that guarantee a more promising future for all of us.
The activity of controlling urban pests implies a constant balance between business requirements and environmental resources, so the preservation of natural resources is always a priority. The minimization of the environmental impact, the sustainability of the environmental resources, and the protection and environmental balance constitute a priority of the Extermínio Group.
Chronology
Our history
1990Foundation
Antonio Sales Caldeira and Derek Ash founded the company in November 1990.1996Derat control on Porto Santo Island
Internationally recognized work, in which technical zero was reached for 6 months. The remaining fauna was not affected.2000Certification
ISO 9001 Quality Management System Certification, awarded by Lloyd's. We were the first company in the sector in RAM to be certified.2004BioSoluções
We created our own brand for cleaning and hygiene products.2005Aedes Aegipty
We were invited to initiate combat and primary control of the Aedes Aegipty mosquito.2009PME Lider
We were recognized as a PME Líder company, an IAPMEI seal created to distinguish the merit of national PME's.2014Green Pest Control
Introduction of urban pest control methodologies without biocides.2017Woodforever
Launch of the Woodforever brand.2017CEPA certification
We became the first company in RAM to be certified with the European Standard EN 16636 by CEPA (Confederation of European Pest Associations).2019Digital
Integration of digital monitoring technologies for urban pests.2021Deratization and Plan at CMF
Implementation of the Rat Control and De-Baratization Plan at Funchal City Council.2022New Image
Grupo Extermínio launches its first rebranding, presenting a new identity for the Extermínio and BioSoluções brands.