Huddersfield's stone terraces climb steep hillsides and its student houses change hands every year, a mix that suits booklice more than most people realise.
Houses built into a slope often have back walls pressed against the hillside, and in a Pennine town like Huddersfield that earth can hold water for a long time. Ground-floor and cellar rooms in these terraces are cooler and damper than the floors above. Booklice settle where mould follows, so a back kitchen, a utility corner or a basement store is the natural place to start looking.
Student lets add turnover. Rooms are left empty over summer, boxes are stored and nobody opens windows for weeks, so humidity rises. Landlords, letting agents and tenants all call us, and we inspect, treat and explain the cause plainly so each party knows what is theirs to fix. Properties near the Huddersfield Narrow Canal or the station can be affected too. Same-day appointments are available, and a free survey is offered.
Yes. We can inspect the whole property, treat the rooms where booklice are active and explain what we found in plain terms. Cost depends on the number of rooms, the extent and the visits needed, and a free quote is available.
Not usually. They are a nuisance rather than a health danger, but they indicate damp that should be dealt with. Tell your landlord or agent in writing, keep dry goods sealed and ventilate. If conditions remain poor, seek advice.
Booklice Control across Leeds and Yorkshire · Pest control in Huddersfield
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 →Returned our call promptly, agreed appt at short notice and did a great job on the bee/wasp nest in our bay window. We recommend him.Anne Blackledge18 June 2018
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
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.
