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Woody’s Pest Control Service offers an expert pest control for domestic, agricultural and commercial customers across Edin...

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05 Aug

Pest Control

Edinburgh - EH10

Enquiry from: Susan G

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We have discovered a wasps nest in our loft, looking to get it removed

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17 Jun

Pest Control

Loanhead - EH20

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Hi There, I’ve been suspicious that there is bed bugs in my bedroom for a while now, and I have had scabies I suspect from family members a couple of times this year, which seem to keep coming ba...

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24 Aug

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Edinburgh - EH15

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I’m looking for a full flea treatment for a 3 bedroom flat.

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23 Jul

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Edinburgh - EH6

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We have had a problem with drain flies in our en-suite bathroom for well over a year now. We have tried every home remedy but they continue to come back

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30 Nov

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Edinburgh - EH16

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Wasp next in house facet

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18 Nov

Pest Control

Edinburgh - EH12

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wood lice coming into our downstairs toilet are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domestic what level of s...

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06 Aug

Pest Control

Edinburgh - EH17

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House fumigation to get rid of fleas from 2 cats

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02 Aug

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Edinburgh - EH4

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wasp best removal. it’s above the back door. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domestic what level ...

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28 Jul

Pest Control

Edinburgh - EH15

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Remove a fix which has been living under our decking

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21 Jul

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Edinburgh - EH4

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Live wasp nest in roof of outbuilding

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20 Jul

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Silverburn - EH26

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wild bee hive in stonework of roof. been stung a couple of times - worried about grandchildren coming this weekend are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pest...

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08 Jul

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Edinburgh - EH17

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Wasps going in through an air vent into wall

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23 May

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Edinburgh - EH15

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bees going into roof eves are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: other is the building: domestic what level of service do you requi...

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21 May

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Inveresk - EH21

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pigeons nesting in loft area of tenement are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what pests are giving you grief: birds is the building: domestic what level of service d...

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16 May

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Bonnyrigg - EH19

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removal of rats from attic. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what pests are giving you grief: rodents is the building: domestic what level of service do you req...

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15 May

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Bonnyrigg - EH19

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Removal of two small nests from the shed

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04 Jan

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Edinburgh - EH12

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Wasp nest in garage removal

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14 Dec

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Dalkeith - EH22

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flea treatment for whole house what level of service do you require type

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06 Dec

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Inveresk - EH21

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we have a wasp infestation issue at the musselburgh bowling club (even at this time of year) could you please supply a quote for remedial work? what level of service do you require type

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11 Aug

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Uphall Station - EH28

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How much do Pest Controller services cost?

How much do Pest Controllers in Midlothian charge?
Prices for Pest Controllers around Midlothian can differ depending on the sort of service that you need to have done in your home. It's the question we get asked a whole lot "how much do Pest Controllers in Midlothian cost?". It's always better to have an idea of how much a Pest Controller are going to likely cost for their services. Prices will most likely fluctuate based on the products and also the tradesperson picked. The table shows the sorts of work that Pest Controllers normally do and also the typical cost range of these jobs. Some projects take longer to finish than others so prices do fluctuate by project.

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The average price
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£197

Pest Controller job Pest Controller cost in 2025
Pest control in Midlothian £77-£270
Woodworm Treatment in Midlothian £188-£454
Wasp Nest Removal in Midlothian £77-£270
Flea Treatment in Midlothian £67-£274

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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.

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.
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.

How many eggs can a flea lay?
Females can lay up to 1000 eggs after feeding upon the poor pet. The complete life process takes over a month.
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 much does pest control cost?

Roaches, bedbugs, fleas, mice, rats, insects, spiders, squirrels as well as moths are simply a few of the long list of bugs that home and also property owners have to battle with often. Failing to employ the solutions of a specialist parasite control will not only enhance your fret about your residential property possibly obtaining damaged, yet you might likewise be faced with severe wellness problems if care is not taken.

 

We all know these parasites are everywhere, they're scavengers excavating with ash cans, dust and also even sewer lines to find food. And because of this, they are able to carry and move different disease-causing allergens as well as germs. If you live or work in a structure that's plagued with parasites then you're immediately inclined to dealing with numerous health and wellness problems. These can come in kind of skin breakouts, allergies, respiratory problems as well as more. With all these abovementioned great influence of parasite infestation, the importance of obtaining an expert pest control simply can not be overstated.

 

If you wish to employ a bug control specialist, then you may likewise be fretted about the cost. Well, generally, insect control costs offered will greatly vary based on a wide variety of aspects. These elements consist of where you stay, the sort of pest you intend to remove, the scale of one's infestation, the number of brows through you call for, the bug control firm you hire in addition to exactly how huge your home is. Normally, if you're dealing with spider invasion in a 4 bed room home, you can anticipate to pay within the variety of ₤200 to ₤230 to have the crawlers regulated. Meanwhile the rate for the control of cockroach in the very same home will cost within the series of ₤230 to ₤260. Overall, you can anticipate to pay within the series of ₤80 to ₤350 depending on the aspects earlier stated.

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).

Will the pest control treatments be safe for my family or pets?

A pest control professional will always make sure that the treatment they apply is safe for people, pets and the surrounding environment. However, in rare cases and with serious pest infestations, you may need to leave your home for a short period of time.

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