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 →The first thing we do is look at how your premises are used and where pests could get in or find food. Then we agree a simple plan, whether that is a single treatment or a regular schedule of checks with a written record.
Farms, barns and rural premises
Around Sidbury, where there are barns, feed stores and stacked materials, rats and mice are usually the main concern, along with the odd wasp nest or flies in warmer months. Older stone and cob walls often have gaps that are hard to see but easy for a mouse to use, and thatch, timber and roof voids add more hiding places.
We inspect outbuildings and yards as well as the main building, looking for burrows, droppings, gnawing and runs along walls. Control is done with careful baiting and trapping, placed where livestock, pets and people cannot reach, and we explain what you can change to make the site less attractive.
Holiday lets and village hospitality
Holiday-let owners in Sidbury need to think about two things: pests that move in while a property is empty, and pests that arrive with guests, such as bed bugs. Quiet periods between bookings are when mice and insects settle in unnoticed, so a check before the busy season is sensible.
Pubs and food outlets need dependable records too. We leave a short written note after each visit, which gives you something to show an auditor or inspector, and gives your own staff a clear list of anything to fix, such as door gaps or waste storage.
Straightforward service across the valley
We cover Sidbury and the surrounding EX10 countryside, and we also work in nearby Sidford and Sidmouth. Rural jobs sometimes need a bit more travelling, so tell us about the site when you call and we will plan the visit properly. You will talk to the person who deals with your pest problem, and we keep the work discreet.
Frequently asked questions
Do you treat farm outbuildings in Sidbury?
Yes. We inspect barns, stores and yards for rats, mice and other pests, then use controlled baiting and trapping that keeps livestock, pets and people safe. We also advise on feed storage and proofing so problems do not simply return.
How often should a holiday let in Sidbury be checked for pests?
That depends on how it is used. A check before the busy season and after any quiet spell is a sensible start. If guests report anything unusual, such as bites or droppings, call us promptly and we will inspect.
Can a village pub use your records for inspections?
Yes. After each visit we leave a written record of what was checked and done, plus any advice. It is designed to be clear and dated so you can show it to an inspector or auditor when asked.