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03 May

Pest Control

Montacute - TA15

Enquiry from: Leon W

Start Date: Immediate

Woodworm loft treatment, only very minor.

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05 Sep

Pest Control

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Stephanie K

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Keep being bitten by fleas they jump On my feet when walking on the floor they are jumping g from under floorboards. My house is spotless I don’t understand where they have come from it’s disgust...

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20 Nov

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Crewkerne - TA18

Enquiry from: Carol C

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removal/extermination of many rats running around in loft and ceilings and eaves cupboards. i have bird feeders so accept the presence of rats outside and i also keep chickens but draw the line at the...

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18 Nov

Pest Control

South Petherton - TA13

Enquiry from: Joy S

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we’ve always had small garden mice in a garden bank but the last two days have shown something much bigger which is digging two large holes in the same bank and under the conservatory. i obviously n...

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07 Aug

Pest Control

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Paul M

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wasps nest in apex of roof so ladders are essential. so far they are not in the loft so i suspect the nest is somewhere behind the bargeboard and the slates and roof insulation are you the property ow...

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10 Jul

Pest Control

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Patricia D

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wasps nest found in garden shed are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domestic what level of service ...

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09 Jul

Pest Control

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Tim M

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i have spotted a rat in my kitchen was hiding in the cooker and the cooker has since been removed out to the garden the problem i have is i have a dog flat where it has been coming in and i have bough...

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12 Jun

Pest Control

Yeovil - BA22

Enquiry from: IVAN G

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hi, we have a wasp nest in our loft, can you please let me know if you cover marston magna and a quote, thank you, ivan are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what ...

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19 May

Pest Control

Yeovil - BA20

Enquiry from: JANE H

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suspected beetle infestation in garage timbers. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what pests are giving you grief: other is the building: domestic what lev...

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12 May

Pest Control

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Sarah M

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We have found some rather large droppings in our loft and electricians have confirmed something has chewed through a wire. Unsure if rat or maybe squirrels?

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25 Jan

Pest Control

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: David C

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catch rats & prevent them coming again 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 servic...

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23 Dec

Pest Control

Yeovil - BA22

Enquiry from: Matthew G

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we have lots of rats in our stables and around our chicken run. what level of service do you require type

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09 Dec

Pest Control

Beaminster - DT8

Enquiry from: Annette S

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rat(s) trying to dig into the larder - have made a sizeable joke so needs sorting urgently what level of service do you require type

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09 Oct

Pest Control

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Tricia S

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hello i think i’ve got the same problem again in my loft with rats iota was sorted two years ago but back again what level of service do you require type

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01 Oct

Pest Control

Yeovil - BA21

Enquiry from: Robert K

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i work for stonewater we have a retaining wall which is being undermine by badgers and starting to move we need to carry out redial work can you help

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27 Sep

Pest Control

Sherborne - DT9

Enquiry from: Kit C

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both houses, no1 and no 3, were rethatched is the last two years. we have rat evidence and small rat droppings. please examine and advise are you the property owner: owner of the property property ty...

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25 Apr

Pest Control

Yeovil - BA21

Enquiry from: Kent M

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bees or wasps to be removed from chimney. contact me by phone or email first please. are you the property owner: relative of owner property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is ...

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05 Mar

Pest Control

Stoke-sub-hamdon - TA14

Enquiry from: Gavin D

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garage loft space common furniture beetle woodworm treatment what level of service do you require type

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28 Sep

Pest Control

Bridport - DT6

Enquiry from: Hannah S

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we think we may have rats underneath our decking, they are also burrowing under the neighbours fence into their garden. please can you help? kind regards, hannah skellern. what level of service do yo...

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17 Aug

Pest Control

Chard - TA20

Enquiry from: Alan W

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investigation of rat intrusion into the house what level of service do you require type

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How much do Pest Controller services cost?

How much do Pest Controllers in Montacute cost?
Costs for Pest Controllers around Montacute can vary relying on the type of task that you need to have actually carried out in your home. It's the question we are asked a lot "how much do Pest Controllers in Montacute cost?". It's always great to have an idea of how much a Pest Controller are going to likely charge for their services. Rates will most likely change based upon the products and also the tradesperson selected. The table shows the kinds of work that Pest Controllers usually do as well as the average cost series of these projects. Some projects take longer to complete than others so prices do differ by task.

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The average price
of a Pest Controller in Montacute is:

£198

Pest Controller job Pest Controller cost in 2024
Pest control in Montacute £90-£138
Woodworm Treatment in Montacute £362-£862
Wasp Nest Removal in Montacute £90-£138
Flea Treatment in Montacute £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.

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.

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 Serious is Woodworm?

The level of damage caused depends on the varieties, the size of the problem, and what has been ravaged. Not all woodworm is harmful. Nonetheless, if left unattended in time, woodworm can seriously weaken hardwood, triggering severe damages within its framework.

Now, weakened structural elements can give way resulting in a huge repair service cost or at worse; severe injury. It is therefore that a woodworm problem is a significant issue if found in:

  • Lumber joists
  • Load-bearing timber
  • Roofing
  • Rafters
  • Structural timber

As mentioned, there are numerous consider figuring out the influence and level of an invasion and this requires to be verified by a specialist before any kind of action is taken.

how do you get woodworm?

The root cause of woodworm is generally high-moisture material in your timber, mainly searched for by grown-up female beetles in summer season to ensure that eggs can be laid. The larvae then delve, as well as when it leaves, leaves the departure holes you frequently see.

 

One of the most typical symptom of a woodworm assault are the little openings seen around your hardwoods. However these holes are usually brought on by beetles when they get to maturation and also leave the wood in order to go searching for a 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 are pests treated?

This will vary depending on the type of pest. For insects, an insecticide spray or powder will usually be applied to the area. For other pests such as rodents, poison and traps will generally be used. Birds and larger mammals are often caught and released back into the wild.

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.

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