Halifax is built on steep slopes, with stone terraces cut into the hillside and old mills nearby, so damp rooms and booklice are an everyday call for us.
Many Halifax terraces have a front door on one street and a back wall dug into the slope behind, which means a lower storey can be partly below ground level at the rear. Walls like that are cool and slow to dry. A back bedroom or cellar can hold humidity for long stretches, and booklice are well suited to the mould on lining paper, skirting and boxed belongings that results.
Former mill buildings in the area are used as workshops, studios and stores, and their big stone walls and high ceilings make steady heating difficult. Paper, card and fabric stock can slowly absorb moisture. We inspect, identify the insects, treat the affected places and give a clear account of where the damp seems to come from. A free survey is available for homes and businesses, and a quote costs nothing.
We inspect the rooms, confirm the insect, and apply a targeted treatment to the places where they live and travel. We also look at moisture, mould and stored items. You may be asked to bag mouldy things and open windows afterwards, then we check results.
It helps if the contents of affected cupboards can be taken out so we can reach the surfaces, but do not throw anything away yet. Bag mouldy paper separately and leave the rest, and we will advise on what is worth keeping.
Booklice Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Halifax
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 →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
Sean did a great job sorting out my mice problem in leeds. good service from start to finish.Olivia Todd-jones29 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.
