Domestic & pet services
MTD software for pest controllers.
Finish the inspection. Keep the admin contained.
One-off callouts and ongoing pest-management contracts create a mix of invoices, repeat payments and supply orders. Avona helps independent pest controllers keep the financial records organised.
- Who it is for
- Pest controllers working as sole traders, managing their own business records and MTD for Income Tax updates.
- Available now
- Digital records, bank feeds, statement imports, transaction categorisation and quarterly self-employment updates. Pro adds customer invoicing, VAT accounting and reporting.
- Monthly price
- From £15/month for Lite. Pro is £20/month.
- Free trial
- Full access for 7 days. No credit card required.
- Annual-return limitations
- Quarterly updates do not replace your annual tax return. HMRC lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development. Check the listing and confirm support for your income sources before relying on Avona for your annual return.
Making Tax Digital
It’s what comes in.
Before costs go out.
A service contract paid in instalments and an urgent callout both need a clear record. Check receipts against the contract schedule so repeat payments are not mistaken for duplicate income.
Understand Making Tax Digital →When does MTD apply?
Combined qualifying self-employment and property income, before expenses:
- Over £50,000 in 2024/25
- From 6 April 2026
- Over £30,000 in 2025/26
- From 6 April 2027
- Over £20,000 in 2026/27
- From 6 April 2028
Eligibility and exemptions matter. These are income thresholds, not tax-free allowances.
Check HMRC’s eligibility guidance ↗From the work to your records
Clear records for your pest inspection and treatment.
Bring the evidence into Avona, review the suggested categories and check the figures before submitting. These three examples show the records behind your pest inspection and treatment, shared purchases and a pest-monitoring contract.
| What you bring | How you use Avona | What you check |
|---|---|---|
| £420 for your pest inspection and treatment £95 spent on monitoring equipment and treatment supplies | Connect your bank or import the payment, then upload the invoice or receipt for monitoring equipment and treatment supplies. Review the income and the purchase as separate records. | Keep £420 as the sale and the £95 cost separately. The £325 left after this cost is not turnover. Check that the spending is eligible for your business. |
| £100 mixed purchase £80 for consumables used on client visits; £20 for supplies for your own property | Upload the itemised receipt and review the suggested category. Identify consumables used on client visits separately from supplies for your own property. | Only the eligible £80 business portion belongs in business costs. Exclude the £20 personal purchase, and check that importing both the bank transaction and the receipt has not counted the spending twice. |
| £300 monthly service payment An agreement covering a defined service period | Bring the bank payment into Avona and retain the agreement for a pest-monitoring contract. Check which month or service period the receipt covers. | Repeated descriptions can represent legitimate payments for different periods. Check the agreement before treating one as a duplicate, and keep one-off project fees or extra work separately identifiable. |
Keep supporting documents alongside your figures, review business use and apply your accounting method consistently. HMRC: keeping business records ↗
The costs behind your work
Six expenses worth
keeping records for.
Examples for pest controllers. Claim only eligible business costs; mixed use, equipment and your accounting method can change the treatment.
Monitoring equipment
Approved treatment supplies
Protective workwear
Inspection tools
Business van costs
Business insurance
One thing to watch
Retain the contract behind recurring payments
A bank description may look identical every month even when it covers a separate visit or service period. Keep the agreement and payment history so you can explain each receipt.
HMRC: keeping business records ↗Fit the admin around the work
A routine around your pest inspection and treatment.
Upload supply invoices after restocking and reconcile regular contract payments alongside one-off callout income.
Capture the supporting documents
Upload receipts or invoices for monitoring equipment and treatment supplies. Keep the date, supplier and amount legible, and distinguish consumables used on client visits from supplies for your own property.
How document capture works →Reconcile your pest inspection and treatment payments
Review each customer receipt against the work it covers. Keep the breakdown for a pest-monitoring contract available alongside the bank entry, so fees, refunds or timing differences can be explained.
How bank review works →Review before you submit
Review Avona AI’s suggested categories, check that your pest inspection and treatment income is complete, and remove duplicate or personal spending. Keep the evidence for a pest-monitoring contract ready for your annual-return review too.
Before you get started
Questions from pest controllers.
Does MTD apply to everyone in this profession?
No. This page covers pest controllers working as sole traders. Your start date depends on combined qualifying self-employment and property income before expenses, and any exemptions. Employment and limited-company work have different reporting arrangements.
How do I distinguish recurring monitoring from one-off callouts?
Keep the contract payment schedule and separate callout invoices. Similar bank descriptions may relate to different service periods rather than duplicate payments.
How do I record a pest-monitoring contract?
Example: £300 monthly service payment (an agreement covering a defined service period). Repeated descriptions can represent legitimate payments for different periods. Check the agreement before treating one as a duplicate, and keep one-off project fees or extra work separately identifiable.
Which bookkeeping issue should I watch for?
Retain the contract behind recurring payments. A bank description may look identical every month even when it covers a separate visit or service period. Keep the agreement and payment history so you can explain each receipt.
Can I keep using my existing spreadsheet?
Yes. Bring your pest inspection and treatment income records and evidence of monitoring equipment and treatment supplies into Avona using supported spreadsheet uploads. Check dates, categories, personal spending and duplicates against the original documents before you approve the records.
Do quarterly updates complete my annual tax return?
No. You still need the annual tax return and any relevant adjustments or other income. HMRC currently lists annual-return items including PAYE income, interest, dividends and pensions as in development for Avona. Confirm support for your own income sources and circumstances before relying on Avona for the annual return.
Built for the way you earn
Keep your pest-control paperwork under control.
Choosing Avona
Your questions, answered.
Can I create customer invoices?
Yes. You can create customer invoices with Avona Pro.
What if I am VAT-registered?
Full VAT accounting is available with Avona Pro, so you can manage your VAT-registered business with Avona.
Can my accountant review my records?
Yes. You can connect your Avona account to your bookkeeper or accountant so they can review your records.
Can I use my phone on site?
Yes. Every feature has a mobile-friendly version, so you can manage your accounts from your phone while you are on the move.
Can I keep using my personal bank account?
Yes. Avona supports Open Banking connections and PDF bank statement uploads. You can clearly separate personal and business transactions to keep your business records organised.