Brentwood has leafy residential roads, a busy high street and woodland and farmland close by, so the pests we deal with here vary a good deal. Rats and mice, wasps, squirrels, fleas, bed bugs, ants and cockroaches all turn up. If you are unsure what you have heard or seen, tell us and we will work it out.
A first visit means identifying the pest, explaining why it is there and agreeing a plan and cost before we start. We keep our advice practical and honest, and we will tell you if a problem is likely to clear with simple changes rather than treatment.
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Mature trees and woodland edges around Brentwood are good for squirrels, and a roofline next to a branch is an easy way in. Grey squirrels nest in lofts and eaves, gnaw timber and cables, and the scratching tends to be loudest at first light and around dusk. Mice and rats can make similar noises, so we check the loft, the droppings and the likely entry points before assuming which animal it is.
Squirrels are covered by rules on how they may be dealt with, so we use lawful and humane methods and look for the entry point as well as the animal. Without proofing the roofline, a new squirrel can simply move into the same gap, so the repair matters just as much as the removal does, and we show you where it needs doing.
Brentwood is a commuter town, and many homes are empty for much of the day. That can mean a mouse or flea problem builds quietly before anyone notices it. Look for droppings behind appliances, bites around the ankles, pets scratching or a stale smell in a cupboard, and let us know what you find so we can check the right places and avoid wasting your time.
Cafes, restaurants and shops on the high street have a different pattern, with food waste, deliveries and back-of-house areas to manage. We inspect where staff do not normally look, such as under equipment and around drains, and explain what we see in plain language, with simple actions your team can carry on between visits, so the service keeps working after we have left.
In Brentwood, we usually suggest a short list of changes: cut back branches that touch the roof, repair loose tiles and soffits, keep bins shut and feeding stations for wildlife tidy, and store food in sealed boxes. We also cover Billericay, Epping and Basildon close by, and jobs across CM13 to CM15 follow the same approach, with the plan agreed before work begins.
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Most household pests leave clues behind, and learning to read droppings, damage, noises and timing will help you decide what you are dealing with and what to do next.
Read the guide →Pest problems follow the calendar, so knowing what tends to appear in spring, summer, autumn and winter helps you prepare early and spot trouble before it grows.
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Rats are secretive and mostly active after dark, so the first clues are usually small marks and sounds rather than a sighting of the animal itself.
Read the guide →Squirrels are active by day, mostly at dawn and dusk, and sound like heavy bounding and scrabbling. Rats are mainly nocturnal and tend to scuttle and gnaw. Droppings and entry points help us confirm which one it is.
Grey squirrels are subject to rules, and there are limits on how they can be trapped and what must be done with them. That is why we use lawful, humane methods and explain them. Please do not trap or poison them yourself.
Yes. We inspect food areas, storage and waste, identify any pests and agree a plan that fits your opening pattern. We keep a record of what we find and do, and give your team practical advice for the days between visits.
Tell us what you have found and roughly where it is. We will come back to you — or call 01245 327 274 if it is urgent.
