How To Keep These Three Common London Pests Out Of Your Home

There’s nothing quite like the unpleasant shock of realising that your beautiful home has some new tenants in the form of a pest infestation. London is a beautiful, bustling city and unfortunately that means that there is a wide variety of different insects, rodents and other animals who want to make their way into your living space. Whether they’re flying, crawling or burrowing, we all have to face pests from time to time so it helps to be prepared. Here a few of the most common offenders and a few simple things that you can do to make sure they get out and stay out.

Wasps

It may be chilly now but the warmer weather will soon return, and with it the familiar buzzing of those pesky wasps. In the spring, you may start to them buzzing around your windows, doors and gutters while looking for a place to start a nest, so keep an eye on the insulation in spaces like attics, sheds, and in wall cavities.

Once a wasp nest has been set up they are can be difficult to get rid of, as they are aggressive and will definitely attack if they feel threatened. If you want to discourage them, then make sure that you avoid any build-up of rubbish and that you are keeping your gutters clean to prevent any build-up.

Ants

If you don’t keep an eye on those crumbs, you know what comes next… Ants are one of the most common pests, drawn to warmth and an abundant food supply, which is why they are so often found in kitchens. It’s important to make sure that you keep your floors and surfaces clean, and that you securely fasten and seal any waste containers and rubbish bins.

Remember, if you’ve can see one then there are almost certainly more about, and if there’s a nest you will need to call in the experts. Operating across West London and Sussex, DK Environmental have more than a decade’s worth of experience in Twickenham pest control and beyond, and they will always use the most humane methods available to ensure that your intruders are dealt with.

Rats

We all know that, if we live in a city, then the chances are we’re going to be meeting our fair share of rats. If you live in London, then you’ll know that these critters are not shy about making their presence known. Now, even if you don’t have a rodent phobia, there are several reasons why you want to make sure your home is free of the creatures.

Not only are they a health hazard, but they are born nibblers and can cause an incredible amount of damage to pipes and wiring in your home. How do you keep them out? Well, if they are determined to get in, they probably will (at which point you should be calling pest control) but ensuring that the insulation in your house is well maintained will help cut down on entry points and, again, try to make your property less enticing by ensuring that rubbish containers are clean and closed.