Barnsley is a large South Yorkshire market town of older centre property and many later estates, and damp-loving booklice are found in both.
Large estates are the main part of the Barnsley housing picture, and their usual issue is steam and stale air. Kitchens and bathrooms may have been altered or have fans that no longer run. Furniture goes tight to cold walls. In the town centre, older property is used for shops, offices and flats, and a roof, gutter or pipe that has been neglected can soak one corner of a building for years without anyone realising.
Whether you own your home, rent privately or live in social housing, we can inspect, identify the insect and treat. Tenants may need to report persistent damp to their landlord, and we can supply a note of what we found. Businesses in older premises can ask about commercial service contracts. A free survey is available for homes and businesses, so you can find out before committing.
Yes. Persistent damp or mould in a rented home is something a landlord may need to deal with, and booklice are a useful sign. Report it in writing and keep dated photos. We can give a short note after inspecting.
Not in themselves. They are not known to bite or spread disease. They do indicate damp and mould, which can matter for people with allergies or breathing problems, so deal with the damp. Ask a doctor if you have health worries.
Booklice Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Barnsley
Booklice are tiny, pale and easy to miss until they appear in numbers. Here is how to recognise them and tell them apart from other small insects.
Read the advice →Booklice rely on damp, so sprays on their own seldom solve the problem. This guide shows what to do first and when treatment adds value.
Read the advice →Booklice treatment is priced according to the property and the cause. This page explains what affects a quote and why a survey comes first.
Read the advice →Booklice are harmless to people but they point to a damp problem. Here are the signs, what they can spoil and why they are worth taking seriously.
Read the advice →Booklice need damp and mould to survive, so prevention comes down to humidity. These steps help to keep your rooms uninviting.
Read the advice →Many booklice problems can be handled at home, but not all. This guide explains where DIY helps, where it stops and what to look for in a contractor.
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Most visits follow the same pattern, starting with the damp and finishing with a clear plan for the room.
Read the walk-through →Thankyou for a fantastic service, refreshing change. no more mice at my home in LeedsJohn Burton29 September 2017
I have used Pest control Leeds more than once for my business. Very please with the service and value for money compared to other companies.Sarah Pemberton29 September 2017
Every was good. No problems at allDean Newman29 September 2017
Tell us what you have seen and where, and we will come back to you. There are no call-out charges and surveys are free for homes and businesses.
