Pestforce

22/10/2026

Having a squirrel in your attic is not just annoying on your ears but is a major safety risk as well.

Squirrels are rodents with incredibly strong teeth, and they will constantly gnaw on hard materials to keep them filed down. Once inside your roof, they can chew through structural wooden timbers, lift roof tiles, and most dangerously, gnaw straight through your electrical wiring.

Understanding the severe damage they can cause is vital for every homeowner. By recognising that squirrels in the attic represent a very real fire hazard and financial risk, you will know exactly why it is so important to call a professional immediately rather than ignoring the scratching noises above your ceiling.

14/10/2026

Hearing scratching, scurrying or movement above your ceiling could mean a squirrel has found its way into your roof space.

Squirrels can get through surprisingly small gaps, often around loose tiles, damaged soffits and other weak points.

We can identify how they are getting in and advise on the right approach to help protect your home from further damage.

02/10/2026

Celebrating our outstanding reviews from September.

Check out our Stories on Facebook every evening to see our latest Review of the Day!

Proudly sitting at nearly 32,800 five-star reviews, you know you are in safe hands with Pestforce.

Visit pest-force.co.uk to get in touch with your local Pestforce pest controller.

28/09/2026

Why Do I Suddenly Have So Many House Flies?

If you're suddenly dealing with lots of flies, there's ALWAYS a reason they're there.

Flies are attracted to sources of food and breeding, particularly rotting organic waste. That could be an overflowing bin, food waste or another nearby source.

Rather than simply dealing with the adult flies, identifying where they're coming from is an important part of effective pest control.

Find the source, deal with the cause and you can tackle the problem properly.

24/09/2026

The Simple Fix for Fruit Flies 🪰

Fruit flies can quickly turn into a kitchen nuisance, especially when overripe fruit is left sitting around.

The good news? Sometimes the simplest solution is the most effective.

Check fruit bowls, food waste and other sources of decomposing organic material. Removing the source can help break the breeding cycle and prevent the problem from continuing.

21/09/2026

Tiny Flies Around Your Sink? Here's Why

You could be dealing with drain flies. Damp, dirty areas around drains can provide the ideal conditions for them to breed.

Keeping drains clean and clear, along with removing standing water and clearing blocked gutters, can help remove the conditions these pests need.

19/09/2026

Paul helped me with a flea infestation. I would highly recommend him.

Paul helped me with a flea infestation. I would highly recommend him. ★★★★★

17/09/2026

The Bin Bag Mistake That Attracts Flies

An open bin bag, overflowing bin or food waste left sitting around can quickly attract house flies.

Flies are drawn to rotting organic waste, which can also provide a place to feed and breed.

Keeping bins sealed and removing waste regularly can help prevent fly problems before they start.

16/09/2026

A huge shout-out to The Forces Group, which won a National Business Award last week at the ICC in Birmingham! 🏆

The award recognises organisations that help other business owners grow and succeed. It’s a proud moment for everyone across Pestforce, Lockforce and Washforce.

At the heart of the award entry were the stories of local business owners. Building a successful business has helped people across the network spend more time with family, gain greater financial security, employ others and grow in confidence.

Congratulations to the team at The Forces Group and to the local business owners and teams whose hard work made this possible. Thank you, too, to every customer who chooses to support a local business. 👏

14/09/2026

DIY wasp nest removal is one of the most common ways people end up stung, repeatedly.

Wasps don't just attack the person who disturbs the nest, they release a pheromone that signals the rest of the colony to swarm. Without the right protective gear and knowledge of how they behave, it can go wrong fast.

A professional doesn't just spray and go. They assess the nest, the access, and the risk to people and pets before treating it properly the first time.

Found a nest? Leave it to Pestforce, not a can of shop-bought spray!

10/09/2026

Once it drops below 13°C, wasps start disappearing, but not all of them...

The nest has already made next year's queens, and instead of dying off like the rest, they're now looking for somewhere warm to hide for winter. That's often inside your home. Lofts, sheds, wall cavities, anywhere quiet and dry.

So if you spot wasps indoors in autumn with no nest around, this is usually why. And whichever queen picks your property will be back in spring to start one.

Pest Control Expert Natalie explains what to look out for.

10/08/2026

Excellent service. Pleasant operator, Connor, clean & tidy, dealt with wasps nest in quick time. Good communications, phoned to advise of call, then arrival.

Excellent service. Pleasant operator, Connor, clean & tidy, dealt with wasps nest in quick time. ★★★★★

13/07/2026

Really happy with the service provided by Paul. After months of hearing scratching in the walls and a failed poisoning attempt, he helped to identify the entry point into the house and closed it off. It’s been quiet since. Hoping that puts an end to it!🐀

Really happy with the service provided by Paul. After months of hearing scratching in the walls and a failed poisoning attempt, he helped to identify the entry point into the house and closed it off. ★★★★★

10/07/2026

Brilliant! Removed a large and nasty wasp nest the same day I called. Very relieved customer

Brilliant! Removed a large and nasty wasp nest the same day I called. Very relieved customer. ★★★★★

22/06/2026

★★★★★

14/04/2026

Very happy with the service provided. Quick response time with direct and professional action taken.

Very happy with the service provided. Quick response time with direct and professional action taken. ★★★★★

14/03/2026

Myself and my neighbours had a rat problem on our side of our building (we are part of a shared 4 -in -a -block property). Problem initially started at theirs as they are on the ground floor but the wee beggars made their way up to mine through the wall cavity and decided to eat through the wall in my kitchen. Called a `well known` pest control company who quoted me a silly price so searched around and found Paul at Pestforce and went by Google reviews here and got him to come out. He was very thorough in checking both houses out and eventually found the problem of a hole in the wall outside where they were getting in so sealed that and sealed the inner wall too. Price was very reasonable compared to what I had been quoted and so far so good no more `little visitors` Would recommend this company and would not hesitate to call them out again for any issues with pest control.

Myself and my neighbours had a rat problem on our side of our building (we are part of a shared 4 -in -a -block property). Problem initially started at theirs as they are on the ground floor but the wee beggars made their way up to mine through the wall cavity and decided to eat through the wall in....

23/02/2026

Excellent and speedy service for a great price.

Excellent and speedy service for a great price. . ★★★★★

21/02/2026

Had problems with dam squirrels in my yard
Guy came out well presented uniform talked me through it problem now solved would use again

Had problems with dam squirrels in my yard Guy came out well presented uniform talked me through it problem now solved would use again ★★★★★