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30 Mar

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Stuart H

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Hello I'm pretty sure I have mice or rats under my floorboards. I have seen evidence of activity as I found a ripped up bag and some other things that have holes in it. I also hear scratching noised a...

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11 Jul

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Elizabeth M

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Wasp nest removal from front door entrance

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30 Nov

Pest Control

Wick - KW1

Enquiry from: Jill G

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We seem to have mice in our eves /loft. We have mice traps down and an electronic device. We would like advice help to prevent this please?

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23 Jul

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Calum D

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Wasp nest removal in front garden

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11 Jul

Pest Control

Wick - KW1

Enquiry from: Alec M

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have wasps going under tiles on roof

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24 Oct

Pest Control

Lybster - KW3

Enquiry from: James S

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past 2 nights have heard very loud scratching coming from beneath the floor/walls. and this morning have spotted a hole in cieling in the pantry that something has chewed through. drywall debris on t...

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15 Oct

Pest Control

Wick - KW1

Enquiry from: Mark L

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we appear to have pigeons in the roof space, we are looking to get them removed and any access areas blocked. what level of service do you require type

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29 Jul

Pest Control

Halkirk - KW12

Enquiry from: Kevin B

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destruction or removal of a wasps nest - urgently are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domestic what lev...

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05 Jul

Pest Control

Dunbeath - KW6

Enquiry from: Rhona G

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removal of wild bees from external electricity box are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domestic what le...

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09 Nov

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Pinco P

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Woodward treatment with guarantee

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06 Aug

Pest Control

Wick - KW1

Enquiry from: Raymond R

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removal of wasps nest in loft

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11 Oct

Pest Control

Dunbeath - KW6

Enquiry from: Leslie L

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We have a Stoat digging holes in garden and also accessing our loft. Have tried trapping it ourselves but without success. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detache...

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25 Jul

Pest Control

Dunbeath - KW6

Enquiry from: Joyce M

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Wasps nest Home Owner Call to Appoint

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06 Mar

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Deborah S

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We are buying the above property and the home report says ''evidence of woodworm infestation in timbers throughout the property''. We are expecting to complete the sale mid april and will require a q...

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08 Dec

Pest Control

Wick - KW1

Enquiry from: Donald M

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rats exterminated from the property while avoiding secondary poisoning

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30 Aug

Pest Control

Halkirk - KW12

Enquiry from: Bruce B

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loft inspection Are you the property owner: Owner of the property What level of service do you require Type

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15 Aug

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: ROSE S

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HOME REPORT STATES INFESTATION IN ATTIC NEED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT.

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24 Jul

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Angela T

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Viewing a property to buy on Friday 28th July 3pm @12 bay view terrace melvich. The survey report indicates evidence of wood boring insect infestation. Could I arrange for a free estimate of the work...

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14 Dec

Pest Control

Thurso - KW14

Enquiry from: Steve S

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A recent survey for remortgage purposes uncovered woodworm in the loft and my mortgage company needs a report/quotation for treatment before they will approve the remortgage Are you the property own...

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17 Sep

Pest Control

Wick - KW1

Enquiry from: William G

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Remove wasp nest

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How much do Pest Controller services cost?

How much do Pest Controllers in Caithness charge?
Costs for Pest Controllers around Caithness can be very different relying on the kind of task that you need to have done in your house. It's the question we are asked a great deal "how much do Pest Controllers in Caithness charge?". It's always good to have an idea of how much a Pest Controller are going to likely cost for their work. Rates will probably vary based upon the products and also the tradesperson selected. The list shows the sorts of work that Pest Controllers typically do and also the standard price range of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so prices do be very different by task.

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The average price
of a Pest Controller in Caithness is:

£198

Pest Controller job Pest Controller cost in 2024
Pest control in Caithness £90-£138
Woodworm Treatment in Caithness £362-£862
Wasp Nest Removal in Caithness £90-£138
Flea Treatment in Caithness £60-£150

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Pest Controller FAQs

Is landlord responsible for pest control?

It’s usually a big disagreement between tenants and landlords when determining who is responsible for pest control when a property is infested by bugs or other pests. Now it’s part of your responsibility as a landlord to make sure that the pests are prevented from infiltrating the property, however this responsibility is shared by the tenants in some aspects as well. So, how exactly do you determine who needs to resolve this problem and also who is financially responsible for it?

Generally, pest issues are one that has to be handled with immediate effect in order to prevent then from growing out of control into bigger issues. It may not seem like a big deal when see a single bug or cockroach, but the fact remains that just a single bug is an indicator of a much greater problem that’s looming. So, who is responsible for pest control? Let’s take a look!

Most often than not, the landlord is usually responsible for the basic pest control at a property. Now whether basic pest control implies making sure that the property is safe from common local pests to ensuring the property is adequately and regularly treated against pests, these activities are usually within the scope of the landlord’s responsibilities. Therefore, as a landlord, you must do all in your capacity to ensure your building is protected from pests and reaching out to an exterminator or other pest control companies whenever the need arises should be done without any form of delay. You may be tempted to research if the tenant is responsible, however to prevent bigger issues the pest needs to be controlled quickly without regard for who is responsible for the financial aspect of the treatment.

What does a wasp look like?

Wasps have a black as well as vivid yellow pattern on their abdomen. With a black head, thorax as well as six legs, a grown-up wasp is similar in dimension to an employee honey bee at about 12-15mm in size whereas queens are larger at around 20mm in size.

Can I treat an infestation myself?

Yes, although pest control products available to the public are usually only suitable for dealing with very small pest infestations. If you have a nest or persistent pests, it’s best to contact a pest control professional. They have access to more suitable products.

how to tell if woodworm is active?

It can be rather hard to identify whether woodworm are energetic or whether the damages and also holes are historical, particularly if you buy a product of antique furniture with indicators of woodworm, or if you move right into a new location as well as find some indicators of woodworm. Apart from searching for as well as determining live or dead bugs the major methods of informing if woodworm are energetic are:

 

  • Fresh cleaning or frassing under or beside the holes
  • You can see light coloured timber in the holes, which have sharp edges
  • Edges of wooden light beams as well as joists are breaking away to reveal fresh, light timber beneath

The hardest part of the procedure is to appropriately diagnose if activity is present or historic so to start with there are some simple indications:

  • Brand-new exit openings in timbers, the shapes and size will certainly additionally identify the type of timber uninteresting beetle. The most typical, which is usually refered to as 'woodworm', is the usual furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) as well as this leaves a rounded hole 1-2mm in size. It does depend on the type of timber however a brand-new opening is often 'intense' with a typical new wood colour where as an older opening might become dark as well as much less smooth.
  • Dirt, noticeable bore dirt called 'Frass' listed below the holes is usually the simplest sign of activity as aged dirt will blow away over time. Again the shape of the dirt can additionally aid identify the kind of beetle, Deathe watch beetle dirt has little 'bun' designed pellets noticeable to the naked eye.
  • Actual Beetles, on occasion you will certainly locate dead beeltes specifically on window sills as many emerge from springtime to the end of summer though its the Larva that cause one of the most harm with some kinds living and feeding for several years within the wood.
  • Crumbling hardwoods, this will certainly most commonly take place on floorboards as they have a tendency to be thinner than roof lumbers or joists and also will escape to the touch.

These are the most convenient signs of activity though there are expert examinations that can be finished most are not cost effective, the dampness material of the lumbers can additionally be an indicator as to whether infestation might take place as fairly completely dry timber will certainly not be susceptible (this would need a deep probe examination).

How can you prevent woodworm?

Though it's hard to maintain woodworm out totally, you can certainly make your home less enticing by:

 

Keeping all timber completely dry - The wetter wood ends up being, the less complicated it will be for larvae to bore with as well as stay in. Women timber beetles wish to give their offspring the best opportunity of survival so will certainly pick a wooden surface with this in mind.

 

Keeping your residence warmed and well ventilated - Home heating your house to an appropriate temperature while keeping it ventilated will minimize the possibility of moisture accumulation as well as saturation of wood.

 

Getting furniture made from good quality hardwood - Hardwood is understood for being most resistant to woodworm invasion due to its thickness and lack of nutrients for woodworm larvae to live off.

 

Sealing timber with varnish - Varnish makes it harder for wood uninteresting pests to pass through a wood surface area. It is also toxic. Attempt to re-varnish or seal any surfaces that have actually deteriorated in time.

 

Very carefully looking for indications of woodworm when purchasing antique or used furnishings - Always inspect that you are not bringing anything infested right into your house, checking for the tell-tale indicators defined over.

 

Eliminating contaminated wood from your house - If you learn that a piece of lumber is infested, remove it simultaneously preferably.

 

Changing infected timbers - Once contaminated hardwood has actually been removed, make certain to replace it with brand-new lumber that is appropriately prepared with a protective surface and also dealt with.

 

Deal with the wood with a woodworm treatment - take the aggressive action to avoid problem as well as deal with hardwood with a woodworm awesome.

 

Using flytraps - Flytraps can be made use of in a preventative technique to catch and also consist of adult timber uninteresting beetles prior to they have a possibility to mate.

how large can a Wasp Nest be?
At first, a wasp nest will start off very tiny, around the dimension of a golf ball or a walnut, when the Queen wasp starts to develop a nest in the springtime. Throughout the summer season the nest will grow as the number of wasps rises. The nest can expand to the dimension of a football or larger. It is best to deal with a wasp nest previously in the year before numbers boost as well as the wasps become much more aggressive in late Summer season.
how much is pest control for mice?

Unlike what you watch in some films where certain people consider rodents to be pets, that cute little mickey running around the house has a different mission entirely and they are certainly not something you want being in or around your personal space. Not only are they capable of causing series of damages to your properties like chewing off wires, but mice are also often carrier of diseases that can infect humans and in some cases, can be deadly.

 

The best solution to manage and prevent the access of mice to your property would be to hire the services of a professional pest control. And that’s exactly where you’d have to consider the price of getting it done. However, there’s is no single and direct answer to this question as the price to control mice in a property is determined by a number of factors. These factors include your location, the scale of the mice infestation, the number of visits you need, the pest control firm you hire as well as how large your home is.

 

In general, the pest control cost for a mice in a one bedroom house would range between £100 to £140. That of a two bedroom house will be within the range of £120 to £160, a three bedroom house will range between £140 to £180 and finally, a four bedroom house will cost between £200 to £220. The prices stated are all exclusive of VAT, which means that the prices that’ll be listed as the total on your invoice may happen to be a bit higher than what is provided here. However, there are times when the pest control company hired may need to come back to fumigate or treat your house for another session and that may also influence the price.

What’s the best way to deal with pests?

It’s usually best to use some kind of preventative pest control as well as reactive measures. Pest control professionals will be able to advise you on the best kinds of preventative measures to take. However, if you are unfortunate enough to experience large numbers of pests, then you need to contact a pest controller straight away.

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