Horsforth is a suburb of varied homes, from stone terraces to roomy detached houses with big lofts and gardens. Each type tends to attract different pests, and we treat them all.
A larger detached house has more roof space, more outbuildings and often more garden, and that gives wildlife plenty to work with. Squirrels use lofts for nesting and may chew cables, wasps settle in quiet voids, and rats follow bird feed and fallen fruit. We tend to start with the loft and the outbuildings and work outwards. Any gnawing on joists or wiring in the loft should be mentioned.
Smaller houses have their own habits. In the Victorian stone terraces and inter-war semis, mice are the usual story as autumn turns colder, travelling along party walls and under kitchen units. Droppings behind appliances, gnawed packaging or scratching in the evening are typical clues. If you are not sure what is making the noise, describe it on the phone and we will help narrow it down. Large lofts may need more than one visit to check properly.
Squirrels are mostly active by day and make heavier thumping and scampering sounds. Rats and mice are more often heard at night with lighter scratching. Droppings, damage and entry points also differ, so a survey is the reliable way to be sure. Listen at the time of day to help us judge.
Yes, we offer free surveys for homes and businesses. A technician checks the loft, outbuildings and garden, explains what is causing the problem and gives you a quote before any treatment begins. There is no obligation to go ahead afterwards.
Most people never see the pest itself, only what it leaves behind. Here is how to read the clues in your home and work out what you are dealing with before you spend money on a fix.
Read the advice →Clearing a pest problem is rarely about one product. It is a short sequence of jobs, done in the right order, and the order matters more than the brand of spray in the cupboard.
Read the advice →Pest control does not have one price, because no two jobs are the same. This guide explains what moves the price up or down so you can judge a quote sensibly.
Read the advice →Pests rarely announce themselves. This guide covers the early warning signs, the damage that follows if they are left alone, and the health and property risks worth taking seriously.
Read the advice →Prevention works better when it follows the calendar. Different pests become active at different times, so a few small jobs in the right season do more than one big clear-out.
Read the advice →Some pest problems you can sort out yourself with patience and the right product. Others cost more time and money if you try. Here is how to tell the difference.
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This is a general walk-through of how a standard domestic visit tends to go, not a record of one particular job.
Read the walk-through →Prompt,pleasant and knowledgeable staff member carried out the removal of 3 wasp infestation in 3 adjoining properties. He explained every step of the process. Very good value compaired to other quotes. JanetJanet Walsh11 September 2018
All fleas gone, good advise on petsBrian W15 October 2018
Thank you Sean and Zack for your speedy and efficient response to our wasp problem. We originally thought we had 2 wasps nests but on the end had 4. After our initial call they came out the next day and even came out a few days later when another next was discovered. Thank you, we will definitely recommend you.Mrs Carter8 August 2018
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.
