FAQ's
We cover most of Essex & the East Hertfordshire border.
We do not operate west of the A10.
It will be most likely one of four things, a bird, a squirrel, a rat or mouse. The noise from a bird tends to come from a fixed location, close to the eves and guttering. The noise tends to be more of a tapping/pecking nature and usually starts between 5-7am. If it's a squirrel, movement usually stops around 10pm and usually begins 4-6am. 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.
Measures will need implementing to eradicate the problem, removing fire risk and damage to goods.
We are open from 8am-8pm Monday-Friday, Saturday 10am-4pm. Closed Sunday.
Closed Christmas Eve.
Closed Christmas Day.
Closed Boxing Day.
Closed New Years Day.
Please check our google listing for public holiday closures or amended opening hours.
We always aim to provide a same-day appointment, however, this is subject to availability.
Contrary to common belief, in accordance with the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, no variety of bee is protected.
It is unethical and unacceptable for honey bees to be terminated, except by a bee keeper for colony management reasons.
If a honey bee colony has swarmed onto your property, on a tree/bush or out building, please contact https://www.bbka.org.uk/find-a-local-swarm-collector to find a honey bee collector near you. Stay calm, stay inside, advise neighbours accordingly, exclude all persons and pets from the area until a professional bee keeper arrives to deal with the swarm. Generally speaking, honey bees by nature are passive/friendly and should not harm you. However, when swarming, the colony is lost and unsettled and individuals have the potential to sting.
In the event honey bees entering the fabrication of your home, eves of the roof or chimney, please google, 'humane bee removal near me'. This is a specialist service, a cherry picker or scaffolding will likely be required.
It is illegal for any person to destroy honey bees using pesticide!
Today's pesticides are not licensed for use on honey bees, any pest controller or pest control company offering a 'quick fix' to destroy bees would be, 'breaking the law'. Importantly, being complicit with this illegal act, would mean, you too are, 'breaking the law'.
We always aim to provide a same-day appointment, however, this is subject to availability.
In the first instance, a survey will be carried out to address the scale of the problem and any contributing factors such as point of entry, proofing and house keeping.
Most domestic rat infestations can be eradicated over a 2 week period.
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.
We always aim to provide a same-day appointment, however, this is subject to availability.
In the first instance, a survey will be carried out to address the scale of the problem and any contributing factors such as point of entry, proofing and house keeping.
Most domestic mouse infestations can be eradicated over a 2 week period.
Rats carry a whole host of diseases the most importantly, 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 equipment and pesticide to deal with the problem.
Please contact https://www.essexwaspcontrol.co.uk/ for professional help.
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 hornet nest.
A professional pest controller will wear the correct PPE and will use professional use equipment and pesticide to deal with the problem.
Please contact https://www.essexwaspcontrol.co.uk/hornet-nest-removal.php
This is a very popular question.
All rodenticide will be used in accordance with the product label and environmental best practice. Rodenticide will always be either placed inside locked bait box or as and when required in none accessible areas inside buildings, such as a loft space. In all circumstances, clients will be advised in detail what measures have been implemented and corresponding cautionary information. It is advisable that all children and pets be kept away from internal/external locked bait boxes at all times.
Staff are fully RSPH/BPCA accredited and DBS security checked ensuring you are in safe pest control hands at all times.
We also hold full public liabilty insurance.
All clients are treated with 100% confidentiallity.
Also company vehicles are unmarked, we provide a discreet professional service at all times.