Seasonal pest prevention advice

• Check eaves, fascias, soffits and roof spaces for early wasp nests
• Keep food covered and clear crumbs, especially in kitchens and eating areas
• Seal gaps around doors, windows and pipework before ants find them
• Check holiday let bedrooms between bookings for signs of bed bugs

• Check lofts, sheds and outbuildings for rodent activity before winter
• Store food, including pet food and bird seed, in sealed containers
• Keep bins covered and away from doors
• Seal gaps around pipes, cables and air bricks where mice could squeeze through

• Keep kitchens clean and clear of crumbs
• Take rubbish out regularly and keep bins sealed
• Fix leaky taps and pipes, pests are drawn to damp
• Check second-hand furniture before bringing it indoors
• Cut back vegetation touching the walls of the property

Preventing pests is often more cost-effective than dealing with an infestation. We can point out likely entry points, recommend proofing measures and, for businesses, set up regular pest management so a property stays protected all year round. See pest control services for what is on offer.