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 →We tailor each plan to the premises. A town centre cafe needs something different from a unit on an estate or a landlord with several flats, so we start with a look round and an honest conversation about what is needed.
Town centre shops and food businesses
Older buildings in Ottery St Mary town centre often share walls, roof voids and drains with neighbours, which means a pest problem next door can quickly become yours. Mice and rats use shared cavities and service ducts, and cockroaches and ants like warm kitchens. Takeaways and cafes also produce a steady stream of food waste.
We check kitchens, stores, yards and bin areas, then treat what is active and point out what needs proofing. You get a written note after every visit. If you are asked about pest control by an auditor or inspector, you can show them exactly what has been done and when.
Landlords, agents and mixed-use buildings
Landlords and managing agents in Ottery St Mary often need a single contact who can deal with tenants quickly and discreetly. We attend flats above shops, shared stairwells and communal bin stores, and we keep records so you know which unit had what, and what was done about it.
It helps to catch repeat problems early. If the same building keeps having mice or insects, it usually points to a gap, a waste habit or a shared void that needs attention. We will tell you what we think is causing it rather than simply treating the symptoms.
Farmland edges and working units in EX11
With farmland close by, units and workshops on the edge of Ottery St Mary can see more rats and mice than premises in the centre. We check yards, stores and loading areas as part of the job. We also cover Sidford and Whimple nearby, so we can often combine visits if you run more than one site.
Frequently asked questions
My neighbour's shop has mice. Can that affect my business in Ottery St Mary?
It can. Shared walls, roof spaces and drains let mice travel between buildings. We inspect your premises for entry points and activity, treat what we find and suggest proofing, though we cannot treat a neighbour's property without their agreement.
Do you provide pest control for flats above shops?
Yes. We can treat communal areas and individual flats when the landlord or agent asks us to, and we keep records so you can see which units have had problems and what was done.
Can you work quietly so customers do not notice?
Yes. Our technicians are discreet, and we plan visits around your trading pattern. Monitoring points and traps are placed out of sight and away from customers, staff and food preparation.