Advice
Pest Control for Landlords and Holiday Lets
Rented homes and holiday lets face particular pest risks, and acting quickly on a report protects your property, your tenants or guests, and your reputation.
Read the guide →Older properties and nearby parkland suit wildlife just as much as visitors, so rodents, wasps and insects are fairly common callers. We keep our work discreet, explain what we find and keep a written record.
Character buildings and parkland on the doorstep
Thatched roofs, old beams, stone or cob walls and uneven floors have charm, but they also have gaps, voids and warm spaces that mice and other pests make use of. Open green space nearby brings squirrels, rats and wasps into contact with buildings, particularly around bins and outside eating areas.
In Cockington we inspect carefully and avoid anything heavy-handed around delicate or historic fabric. Proofing a character building takes thought, and we will say where a repair should be left to a builder or thatcher. Where treatment is needed we choose methods that are safe for staff, visitors and any pets nearby.
Tea rooms, cafes and food service
Anywhere in Cockington serving food to visitors needs to keep pests out of kitchens and stores. Outdoor seating, crumbs, bins and deliveries can all attract wasps, flies and rodents, and a single sighting in front of customers does damage quickly. A regular programme keeps small problems from growing.
Visits are planned around opening times, and we aim to leave things as tidy as we found them. We note findings, treatments and any advice on waste, storage or gaps in a dated record you can keep on file. That is handy if an inspector or an auditor asks how pests are managed.
Guest accommodation and holiday lets near Cockington
Owners of guest houses, cottages and holiday lets around Cockington have another worry: guests find the problem before you do. Fleas, bed bugs, mice and wasp nests all need prompt, quiet handling between stays. We can attend, treat where appropriate and keep it discreet. We also cover Torquay and Paignton, so anyone with several properties across Torbay can use one provider. If you are unsure what you are dealing with, describe it and we will advise.
Frequently asked questions
Can you work on a thatched or listed-style building?
We can inspect and treat older buildings carefully. Where proofing would involve the roof or historic fabric, we will say so and suggest a specialist, rather than do anything that might harm the structure.
Why do tea rooms attract wasps in summer?
Sugar, drinks and food waste bring wasps to outdoor seating and bins. Covered bins, quick clearing and sealing gaps help, and we can deal with nests nearby that are drawing them to your premises.
Do you keep visits discreet for guest accommodation?
Yes. We aim to avoid disturbing guests, can visit between stays and keep equipment low-key. Afterwards we give you a short record of the work, which is useful if the property is managed by an agent.