Pest Problems

Whilst some pests, such as silverfish are harmless, others can inflict painful bites and stings, and some, such as rats, mice, and cockroaches are health hazards, carrying and spreading disease.

There are a number of precautions you can take to deter pests, but they can often get into the cleanest homes. Any infestation is an unwelcome invasion, and once your home has been affected, there are generally three options: DIY treatment, help from the local Environmental Health department, or calling in private specialists.

In this section, you can find a handy A-Z guide to the most commonly found house pests, along with advice on what you can do to get rid of them.