Pudsey sits between Leeds and Bradford, and its housing ranges from old stone terraces to later estates. We tackle rodents, wasps and insect pests in all of it.
Old stone terraces tend to have gaps that newer houses do not: worn pointing, loose air bricks, ill-fitting airing cupboard pipework and drain runs that were laid long ago. Mice need only a small opening, so a terrace in an old mill town can be easy for them to enter once temperatures drop and they start looking for warmth. Look at the pointing and airbricks on the back wall first.
The inter-war and post-war estates present a different picture. Garages, sheds and overgrown gardens give rats cover close to the house, and shared fences let a problem pass from garden to garden. Loft hatches and eaves are a favourite for wasps in summer. A free survey lets us check the building and the garden together before we recommend anything. Tell us what you have seen where, and we will plan from there.
It can be, because older stonework and pointing leave more small gaps than modern brick. We look for the realistic entry points first. Some can be sealed with suitable materials, while others need ongoing monitoring rather than a one-off fix.
Yes. Rats and ants often live in the garden and only visit the house, so we look at sheds, bins, compost and drains as well. Treating only the inside rarely deals with the cause, which is why we survey the whole plot.
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 →Thanks to everyone involved from initial phone call to job completion. Prompt service, polite and job completed within 1/2 hour. Would definitely use you again if ever needed. Thanks once again Bev GreenwoodBev Greenwood11 September 2018
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
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.
