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

David Young

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Problems with moles or wasps? Rats or mice. Ants, woodworm Birds? Call anytime Quick response
Pest control all aspects. Bird control. Environmental cleans Solar panel proofing Bird netting. All aspect taken

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Dumfries & Galloway’s Leading Damp Proofing & Wood Rot Specialist We offer up to 30 years Guarantee We also carry out...

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14 Dec

Pest Control

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Shaun D

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

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26 Jul

Pest Control

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Ruth S

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Customer visited the mypestcontrol.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Property owner: Tenant (with permission), Building: Domestic, Work description: Bees underneath the stairs outside

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31 Jul

Pest Control

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Jean M

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Work description: Removal of small wasp nest in garage roof Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Other What pests are giving you grief: Insects Is the building: Do...

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21 Jul

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Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Frank B

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Home Owner Mole removal from garden Please call to appoint

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16 Jul

Pest Control

Dalkeith - EH22

Enquiry from: Maurice W

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Customer visited the mypestcontrol.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. Home owner Property Type: Terrace Building: Domestic Work description: Removal of a wasps nest located in exterior air ven...

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17 Jun

Pest Control

Loanhead - EH20

Enquiry from: David R

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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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06 Aug

Pest Control

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Ross H

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House fumigation to get rid of fleas from 2 cats

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20 Jul

Pest Control

Silverburn - EH26

Enquiry from: Bruce W

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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

Enquiry from: Linda S

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Wasps going in through an air vent into wall

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16 May

Pest Control

Bonnyrigg - EH19

Enquiry from: Francesca D

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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

Pest Control

Bonnyrigg - EH19

Enquiry from: Ross E

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Removal of two small nests from the shed

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08 Nov

Pest Control | Woodworm

Milton Bridge - EH25

Enquiry from: Rhiannon G

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We need a survey carried out on a property we manage in Loanhead. The handyman has found evidence of woodworm in the floorboards so we need to see how extensive it is. Time scale: Immediate Please ...

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01 Aug

Pest Control

Bonnyrigg - EH19

Enquiry from: Jean W

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Removal of bees from wall cavity. Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) Property Type: Semi detached What pests are giving you grief: Insects Is the building: Domestic What level of se...

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14 Jun

Pest Control

Silverburn - EH26

Enquiry from: Rebecca M

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We live in an upper flatted villa and have active woodworm in the attic which needs treatment. Do you guarantee treatment for future years?

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20 Mar

Pest Control

Edinburgh - EH17

Enquiry from: Abdul I

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Wood warm infestation .

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25 Feb

Pest Control

Tranent - EH34

Enquiry from: Richard K

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We just need a mole removed from the garden. The mole hills/removes substrate is causing subsidence and so we need the mole removed before trying to fix the garden

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29 Jan

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Bonnyrigg - EH19

Enquiry from: MARY F

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Eviction of squirrels from my attic space and advise as to how to prevent further problems

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10 Jan

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Silverburn - EH26

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05 Feb

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Oakbank - EH27

Enquiry from: Wendy C

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Get rid of the rabbits! Are you the property owner: Tenant (with permission) What level of service do you require Type

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23 Sep

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Silverburn - EH26

Enquiry from: Alison M

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Home Owner Call to Appoint

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How much do Pest Controller services cost?

How much do Pest Controllers in Dalkeith cost?
Costs for Pest Controllers around Dalkeith can vary depending on the sort of task that you need to have performed in your home. It's the question we get asked a great deal "how much do Pest Controllers in Dalkeith cost?". It's definitely good to have an idea of how much a Pest Controller will likely charge for their work. Prices will certainly change based on the materials and the tradesperson picked. The table reveals the sorts of task that Pest Controllers generally do as well as the average cost series of these tasks. Some jobs take longer to complete than others so costs do be very different by project.

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The average price
of a Pest Controller in Dalkeith is:

£197

Pest Controller job Pest Controller cost in 2024
Pest control in Dalkeith £77-£270
Woodworm Treatment in Dalkeith £188-£454
Wasp Nest Removal in Dalkeith £77-£270
Flea Treatment in Dalkeith £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 to get rid of mice?

Apart from the films where you’d notice cute little mickeys running around the house, in reality, only a few (if any) would feel comfortable living in a mice infested property. Being smart critters, mice can cause a home owner a series of issues when they infest a home or property. Rats are pests bringing about a plethora of health hazards. They’ll live comfortably off your food and under your shelter while also wrecking havoc everywhere they set their foot on in your home and even spread harmful diseases to humans. The wild rats can bite or even scratch when approached and will seek shelter anywhere possible like in your attic, kitchen, store and any damp area you can imagine. And worse still, they reproduce quickly as a female rat can give birth to six litters annually with up to 12 pups. Therefore, if left unattended to,an unwelcome visit can soon become an infestation within a little time.

 

 

To totally eradicate rats from your home, you can start by thinking like one. Like any other mammal, mice need food, water and shelter to survive and thrive. Removing one or all these three things can effectively help you get rid of rats in your home. Generally, there are several ways to get rid of rats which can be natural without the use of poison and artificial, with the use of poison.

 

The natural approach involves the use of peppermint oil and setting of traps. Using of peppermint oil is, however, not backed by any scientific evidence but according to several source it actually works. Simply dip a cotton wool inside a peppermint oil and place at strategic location throughout your home. Setting of traps can also be very trick as mice are very smart creatures who are always suspicious. So unless this is done in a cunning way, it might prove to be largely ineffective.

 

The most effective approach to get rid of mice by yourself would be to make use of poison. However, this method can be very deadly if not done with care. Overall, the best and safest way to eradicate mice from your home is to contact a professional pest control team for help as they possess the experience, knowledge and equipments to ensure a fast, safe and effective mice control.

Are DIY Flea treatments effective?

Not always is the answer, unfortunately many of the products sold for household use by untrained professionals may not get rid of all the fleas in your home. If some fleas are left they will reproduce and you will end up with a flea infestation again.

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.

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.

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 to get rid of bed bugs?

Nobody likes bed bug! The sight of one can send even the most rational people you know into a state a state of panic. However, it doesn’t have to be so as there are a bunch of effective ways you can employ to get rid of bed bug infestation in a way that’ll fit both your budget as well as schedule. Although, it’ll take both diligence and consistency from your part, but it’ll take care of the bed bug infestation for good. In this post, we’re going to walk you through an effective process in which you can get rid of bed bug infestation in your home. Let’s take a look!

 

  • Prepare your room for the treatment. This involves removing any items in the room that you can’t treat or that have already been treated. Cover the items that will be removed with plastic bags before moving them to the next room in order to prevent any unseen bed bug from infesting the other room. Also, remove the painting or art from the walls and check all the items that’s removed thoroughly to make sure the bed bugs are not transferred to the other room. If your mattress is heavily infested, you’d have to cover it with a bed bug proof mattress cover or a bed bug mattress encasement before moving
  • Treat the crevices, cracks, tufts and folds of your home for bed bugs. Make use of a variety of products to kill and control beg bugs for a more effective result.
  • Treat your mattress for beg bugs. To do this, make use of an aerosol spray labelled for bed bug treatment and spray the insecticide onto the mattress while focusing on the seams, tufts and folds until the mattress appears damp. Then allow it to dry before remaking the bed. Once done, you can also encase the mattress in a bed bug proof cover to prevent re-infestation.
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.

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