Beaver Pest Control London - Pest Control London

 Beaver Pest Control London are based in Tooting, South London and provide bird control and pest control services in London, Kent, Surrey and Middlesex. Beaver Pest Control is the trading name of Beaver House Services Ltd that was established in 1990 and is a member of the British Pest Control Association - BPCA - and we are certified to ISO9001 quality standard and a member of Constructionline.

Beaver Pest Control can treat for the following pests:

• Bed Bugs
• Beetles
• Cockroaches
• Fleas
• Foxes
• Garden Ants
• Mice
• Pigeons and other pest birds (See also www.1st4pigeoncontrollondon.co.uk)
• Rats
• Squirrels
• Stored product pests
• Textile Beetles and Clothes Moths
• Tropical Ants
• Wasps (See also www.waspcontrollondon.co.uk)

Please also refer to our Bird Control website at: www.1st4pigeoncontrollondon.co.uk

Beaver Pest Control London predominantly deals with pigeon and gull problems although other pest bird species can also be controlled.

Roosting of birds can be classified according to how many are present. If there are a lot of birds in one area it suggests that the pulling factors are significant, these could be a sheltered area, a source of food and water or even south facing ledges or pipes.

The above factors will determine whether roosting pressure is high, medium or low, and in turn this will affect the type of bird deterrent required.

In addition to proofing against birds we will clean the area of droppings and, if necessary, jet wash and paint to remove or hide staining. We will also spray with an insecticide to kill any related insect pests and with a biocide to destroy any bacteria.

Proofing is the name given to the methods used to prevent pests entering an establishment. Beaver Pest Control specialise in providing and fixing these systems.

Proofing is essential as part of integrated pest control management. It is your first line of defence; it advertises your commitment to pest-free conditions and your compliance with the Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Safety Regulations 1995.

Beetles belong to a group of insects known as Coleoptera (sheathed wing). They account for around 25% of all known life forms.

Many beetles can be beneficial to society and do not require treatment; they may only be outside or just occasional intruders. Nevertheless, once certain types enter and start to attack food produce or textiles they can then cause an immense amount of damage. These types of beetles are usually known as SPI (Stored product insects) or textile pests.

Treatment will depend upon the type of beetle and therefore careful identification is required first. For example the woodworm beetle looks almost identical to the biscuit beetle but both attack completely different materials and thus require a different approach in treatment. 

The flea belongs to the order of insects known as siphonaptera, they are wingless insects with well developed rear legs, which allows them to jump. Their mouth parts are adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood.

Cat fleas causes the most problems for British home owners and if there is not an animal around or there are a lot of fleas they resort to biting humans, usually around the ankles and legs.

Once fleas have established themselves within a home animals will need to be carefully treated as well as the home itself, off the shelf aerosol products are not normally effective.

Our trained staff will be able to give you further advice over the phone as to how we can help you, whether you will require one visit or two, our charges and how you can also help yourself. Getting rid of fleas really is a team effort.  

The black garden ant (Lasius niger) is the most common ant to be found in the UK. It is deemed to be a pest once it migrates inside or starts to cause damage to mortar or the stability of paving. The nest is made up of a single queen and a colony of around 4,000–6,000 workers (sterile females). 

If garden ants have become a pest we will survey the situation to determine where the ants are harbouring and usually apply a residual insecticide or dust accordingly. Advice and recommendations will be provided to help you deter further ant invasions. 

The Feral pigeon originated from the Rock dove and is around 33cm in length and common in urban environments. Feral pigeons can breed throughout the year; two eggs are usually laid with incubation lasting around three weeks.

Fouling of buildings can be both an aesthetic problem and, due to their acidity, also destructive. Droppings can block gutters and pipes; they can create a slip hazard and encourage insects to infest buildings. The dust from droppings and feathers have been associated with an increase in asthmatic attacks.

Salmonellosis and Ornithosis are connected with pigeons, and bird fleas and mites can lead to further problems for humans. Please also click this link go to our dedicated bird control web site. 

Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) were introduced to the UK from the USA in the late nineteenth/early twentieth century. Their success in breeding, foraging and its resilience has led to a decrease the native red squirrel. 

Beaver Pest Control can use traps or Warfarin in a loft and cage traps outside. Fixed prices and advice can be given directly over the phone.   

Textile pests can be a significant threat to clothes, furnishings and especially textile collections. There are numerous species of beetles and moths that can cause damage to fibres. Among the most common are clothes and house moths and fur and carpet beetles.  

You will need to positively identify the textile pest to assure that the right treatment is carried out. To do this you can describe the insect over the phone to us or send it to us in a non crush container. We can also visit the site if required. 

If you are calling with regards to a commercial outlet or a museum we will visit the site to carry out a free quote and discuss the completion of a method statement. In these cases it would be advisable to adopt an ongoing detection and treatment program.  

In the UK, wasp nests only last for one year, but the queens work over winter to create new nests in the following year and towards the end of the summer the workers can be very aggressive. 

Wasp stings can be very painful and occasionally lethal. A professional should be employed with the correct protective clothing; they will usually treat the heart of the nest with an insecticidal powder applied with a special applicator.