Pest Control Northfleet Green

Pest Control in Northfleet Green

Northfleet Green is a small residential area on the southern edge of Northfleet, sitting higher up the hill away from the Thames and closer to the open countryside towards Istead Rise and Meopham. It has a quieter feel than the main part of Northfleet, with a mix of inter-war and post-war housing along tree-lined streets. The proximity to farmland and the green spaces on this side of the town brings pest pressures that are partly urban and partly rural. Rats move between the fields and hedgerows to the south and the gardens and outbuildings of the houses and the transition zone between countryside and housing is always where we see the most activity. We deal with rat control in this part of the DA area throughout the year.

Mice are equally common, getting into the older properties through gaps in brickwork, around pipes and under doors. The inter-war houses that make up a good portion of Northfleet Green have cavity walls and suspended timber floors that naturally develop gaps as the building settles and ages. A thorough mouse control job means identifying those entry points and sealing them, because just trapping or baiting without proofing will only give a short-term result.

Wasps are a reliable summer pest here, with nests turning up in loft spaces, garden sheds and cavity walls across the area. The gardens in Northfleet Green tend to be a decent size with mature planting and that provides plenty of sheltered nesting spots. We carry out wasp removal quickly, usually treating the nest on the same day. Squirrels occasionally cause problems too, with grey squirrels getting into roof spaces from the mature trees along the streets. The damage they do to wiring and timber makes squirrel control worth dealing with promptly.