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 →Being so close to open country affects what businesses see. Rodents come in from fields and hedges, and in colder months mice and rats look for warm buildings. We help you stay ahead of that with sensible checks and practical advice.
Moorland edges and colder months
As temperatures fall, pests move towards warm kitchens, stores and roof spaces. Okehampton premises near the town edge are closer to rough ground and fields, so rodents have less distance to travel. Gaps at doors, around pipes and under eaves are usually all they need.
We inspect inside and out, looking at bin areas, outbuildings and the base of walls, as well as kitchens and stores. Where we find activity, we use baiting and trapping suited to the setting, and we explain what you can do to make your premises less inviting through the winter.
Hotels, pubs and holiday lets
Accommodation providers and pubs in Okehampton often have older buildings, large kitchens and many guests coming and going. Bed bugs, cockroaches and flies are as much a worry as rodents. A quick response when a guest raises a concern protects your reputation, and written records show you took it seriously.
We can set up routine visits to check kitchens, stores, rooms and bin areas, or come out only when needed. Holiday-let owners often like a check before the busy season so that problems are dealt with before guests arrive.
Farms and rural sites around EX20
Farm shops, agricultural businesses and rural workshops in Okehampton and around EX20 deal with feed stores, barns and yards. We look at storage, waste and entry points, treat what is active and suggest improvements. We also cover Crediton and Sourton, so if you run sites across West and Mid Devon we can often plan visits together.
Frequently asked questions
Why do pests get worse in Okehampton in the colder months?
Mice and rats move towards warmth and food when it gets cold, and premises near fields and moorland are easy targets. Checking gaps and storage in autumn helps, and we can inspect if you notice signs.
Can you help a guest house deal with bed bugs quietly?
Yes. We inspect the room, confirm what is there and treat it discreetly, then follow up. Bed bugs travel in luggage and furniture, so they are not a sign of poor cleaning, and acting early limits the spread.
Do you work with farm businesses near Okehampton?
Yes. We inspect barns, feed stores and yards for rats and mice, use safe baiting and trapping methods around livestock, and advise on storage and tidying so the site is harder for pests to use.