Skipton is a Craven market town and gateway to the Dales, with a castle, a canal basin and older stone property. Open country on every side keeps wildlife close to its buildings.
Skipton's older stone buildings, from town-centre shops and flats to character cottages, have thick walls and many hidden spaces. Mice find quiet routes through them, and wasps and birds use roof gaps. Businesses along the busy streets often keep stock and food waste in small back rooms, which are the first places we look when rodents are suspected. Tell us if the building is let to others.
The canal basin on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal draws rats to nearby yards and gardens, while the countryside beyond town brings squirrels, rodents and moles into larger gardens. Holiday visitors passing through the Dales mean some properties are let, and luggage can carry bed bugs in. Whatever the setting, we aim to find the cause and explain the plan plainly.
Moles are not a house pest, but they cause molehills and tunnels in lawns and grounds. Methods must be lawful and we do not recommend poisons. Tell us about the size of the area and we can discuss options. Tell us about the size of the lawn.
Yes. Let owners need a quick response if guests report a problem, and a survey can show whether it is a one-off or recurring. We can also advise on routine checks between stays. Early notice also helps us plan access.
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 for coming along so quickly to sort out our Bed Bug problem at our premises in Castleford.Judith Smith29 September 2017
Great service, fast and efficientLesley11 September 2018
Fantastic service. Great communication and immediate response.Alison14 September 2020
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.
