Common Household Pests

FAQ on common houshold pests and how to despose of them.

There is a rat in my house. How much will it cost to get rid of it?

Nothing. We provide a FREE rodent rat control service. We will provide safe bait points and return to check them until we are sure all the rats have been destroyed.

There is a wasps nest.

Can you get rid of it?

Yes. We use an insecticide powder/spray that kills wasps in hours. Usually a same day appointment may be available but at peak times please allow between 3-7days. The charge will be quoted on request.

The wasps nest in the loft is easy to reach.

Should I treat it myself?

No. Because wasps can be dangerous in a confined space. As it may be abandoned after one season you could just leave it alone but if the wasps are a real nuisance get expert advice from us.

I can't get rid of the ants in the kitchen.

Can you help?

Yes. The insecticide poison we use is active for up to four weeks or longer. Appointments are on a first come first serve basis. We provide a fast service but at the busiest times in the summer there may be a 3-7 day wait. The charge will be quoted on request. We do not treat ants outside the premises, but give advice. Make sure you buy an approved insecticide spray or powder, available from garden centres D.I.Y. stores and chemists.

Flying Ants July - August

If flying ants upset you then simply knock them down with a standard fly spray. The flying stage usually happens in late afternoon and is very short. Ants will not harm your health.

Bedbugs - What can I do?

If you think you have an infestation you will need expert help. Bedbugs can get into a house on items bought at second-hand sales or on luggage. As they hide in the edges of the mattress, in grooves in the bed frame and behind wallpaper joints, getting rid of them without help will be difficult. Call us and we can spray.

My cat seems to have fleas.

What should I do?

Treat the cat with a product from a pet shop or a vet. Spray the house with flea spray designed for furniture and fabrics. Vacuum all floors, carpets and soft furnishings, wash the cat's bedding at a temperature of at least 50º centigrade.

Repeat every month.

If the fleas are still jumping or you want a quicker treatment call us and we will spray the whole house if required.

I'm not sure if I've found a garden beetle or a cockroach.

Can you help?

Yes we can identify it for you, and if necessary we then spray the area. We do not treat garden beetle, inside or outside.

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