Emergency Pest Control
Barton-upon-Humber& Surrounding Area

Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, landlords are responsible for maintaining the structure of the property, which includes blocking pest entry points such as gaps around pipes and damaged air bricks. If a pest infestation is caused by structural defects, the landlord must arrange and pay for treatment. If the tenant has caused the infestation through poor hygiene or waste management, the cost may fall to the tenant.

Yes — if you are finding holes in wool, silk or cashmere garments, you likely have a clothes moth infestation. A pest controller can identify the species, locate the source (often in dark undisturbed areas like wardrobe corners or under furniture), and apply targeted treatment. Prevention includes regular vacuuming, washing clothes before long-term storage, and using cedar wood or lavender sachets as natural deterrents.

Yes — a wasp nest near a frequently used entrance is a genuine safety risk, particularly for children, elderly people and anyone with a wasp sting allergy. Wasps become aggressive when they feel their nest is threatened, and multiple stings can cause anaphylactic shock in allergic individuals. Do not attempt to block the nest entrance or spray it with household products. Call a pest controller for safe removal.

Check your mattress seams, headboard joints and bed frame crevices for small dark spots (faecal marks) and tiny rust-coloured blood stains on your sheets. Bed bugs are 4 to 5mm long, flat and brown — they hide during the day and feed at night. Do not throw away your mattress or use shop-bought sprays, as this often spreads the infestation to other rooms. Contact a professional pest controller who specialises in bed bug treatment.

Remove all exposed food immediately and store everything in sealed glass or metal containers — rats can gnaw through plastic. Clean surfaces with disinfectant, as rat urine and droppings carry Weil's disease (leptospirosis) which can be fatal in humans.

After a pest controller treats a wasp nest, the colony will typically die within 24 to 48 hours. You may notice increased wasp activity around the nest entrance immediately after treatment — this is normal as returning wasps carry the insecticide inside. Keep windows closed and avoid approaching the nest during this period. The nest does not need to be physically removed once treated.