FAQ's

We cover Essex & East Hertfordshire.


It will be most likely one of four things, a bird, a squirrel, a rat or a mouse. The noise from a bird tends to come from a fixed location, close to the eves and guttering. The noise tends to more of a tapping/pecking nature and usually starts 5/6/7am.  If it's a squirrel movement usually stops around 10pm and usually begins 4/5/6am, The noise made by a squirrel is much louder than that of a Rat or a Mouse and can move rapidly around your loft space. Rats and mice can create noise pretty much any time of day but can be particularly unnerving to hear gnawing at night which is quite common.

A loft survey is required, measures will need implementing to eradicate your problem.


We are open from 9am till 6pm Monday-Friday Weekends 10am-4pm. We are closed Christmas Day.


We always aim to provide a same-day appointment, this is subject to availability.


Contrary to common belief, in accordance with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, no variety of bee is protected.
However, it is unethical and unacceptable for any kind of bee to be destroyed without exceptional reason.

If a bee colony has swarmed onto a tree or out building please contact  http://ebka.org/swarms/ or http://www.hertsbees.org.uk/swarms/  

In this situation exclude all persons and pets until a professional bee keeper can deal with the situation.

If Honey Bees have entered the fabrication of you home, most commonly a chimney, please contact us for help and advice at https://www.essexwaspcontrol.co.uk/index.php 


In accordance with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 all varieties of bats are protected in the United Kingdom.

It is a criminal offence to disturb or harm them. For more information please go to https://www.bats.org.uk/ 


All RSPH and BPCA accredited pest controllers are governed by the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 & 1987

Professional use rodenticide cannot be used by non accredited persons.


It depends on the nature of the infestation, the numbers of mice and additional factors such a house keeping.
Most mice infestations can be eradicated over a 2 week period.

In the first instance a site survey will be required.


Rats carry a whole host of diseases the most important disease is Weil's Disease ( Leptospirosis ) which can be fatal if early symptoms are not detected. Other diseases include Murine-Typhus and a range of gastro intestinal ailments.


This is one of the most frequent questions we are asked.
To avoid the risk of being stung and the dangers of Anaphylaxis. We strongly advise, always use a professional pest control company to deal with your wasp nest.
A professional pest controller will wear the correct PPE and will use professional use euipment and pesticide to deal with the problem.

Please contact us at https://www.essexwaspcontrol.co.uk/