Pest Control Dudley

Pest Control in Dudley

Dudley is a large Black Country town in the West Midlands, dominated by its medieval castle and sitting at the heart of one of England's most heavily industrialised landscapes. The town has a dense mix of Victorian terraces in the older neighbourhoods, post-war council estates across the hillsides and newer developments on reclaimed industrial land. The terraced streets around the town centre and in areas like Kates Hill, Eve Hill and Netherton are where most pest problems are concentrated. Rats move through the aging drainage system and along the back alleyways between rows of houses, feeding on food waste around bins and in shared yards. We deal with rat control right across Dudley and the older terraces with their Victorian drains keep us busiest.

Mice are just as common in these properties. The terraces share party walls and once mice are inside one house they can move along the entire row through the gaps and voids in the brickwork. Mouse control in Dudley's terraces is most effective when the entry points are found and sealed, not just the mice inside dealt with. The post-war estates tend to have fewer issues but are not immune and mice can find their way into any property with gaps around service entries or poorly fitting doors. Bed bugs are a growing problem in the town, turning up in the rental properties and houses of multiple occupation that are common in the inner areas. Bed bug treatment requires professional equipment and a thorough approach.

Wasp nests are a constant summer issue across all parts of Dudley. The flat roofs on many post-war garages, the soffits on terraced houses and the garden sheds on the estates are all favourite nesting spots. Wasp removal is one of our most frequent summer calls from the town. The green spaces around Dudley Zoo and the castle grounds also attract squirrels and other wildlife that can spill into nearby streets.