Letchworth Garden City Vermin Control

Vermin can refer to a number of different types of pests. Since there is no legal description for vermin, the term is normally considered to refer to rodents such as mice, rats and grey squirrels as well as insects like ants, wasps, bed bugs and cockroaches. Vermin are typically nuisance pests which can spread disease or cause other health and safety issues such as contaminating food. If you believe there might be a vermin infestation on your premises, it is critical to speak to an expert pest control company immediately as pests may breed very quickly and create more problems.

The approach to pest control for vermin will change depending on the species. While rodents tend to be caught using traps, insects are ordinarily controlled by using an insecticide delivered either as a spray or as a powder. In addition, it’s important to remove the access to food and shelter. Most animals will only venture into homes or other buildings where it is possible for them to do so, meaning that if you take steps to secure your property they generally do not try and force their way in. Eliminating their access to food may involve covering pet food and correctly storing all dried foodstuffs. Removing the access to shelter may require properly securing basements and roof spaces by blocking up any gaps, and making sure that external walls don’t have any small gaps for them to enter through.

Qualified pest control companies can advise you on the best way to deal with a vermin problem. This will usually involve a treatment of the area coupled with help and advice on how to stop the pests from returning.