Pest Control Putney Heath

Pest Control in Putney Heath

Putney Heath sits on the high ground between Putney and Wimbledon Common, where the houses overlook the open heathland that stretches down to Tibbet's Corner and the A3. The properties here are among the largest in the SW postcode, with big detached houses, generous grounds and the mature trees that go with an area that borders one of London's most important green spaces. That proximity to the heath and to Wimbledon Common directly affects the pest picture. Grey squirrels are everywhere here, moving from the oak and beech trees on the common into loft spaces through gaps under tiles, lifted lead flashing and weak spots in the soffit boards. We deal with squirrel problems on Putney Heath throughout the colder months and the large rooflines of the houses here give squirrels more potential entry points than the average terraced house.

Mice also take advantage of the green surroundings. The gardens on Putney Heath are large enough to have their own ecosystems, with compost heaps, woodpiles, sheds and mature hedges all providing cover for mice before they find a way into the house. The older properties with their multiple extensions and alterations have more potential entry points than the original structure alone and the junctions between old and new construction are where gaps most often develop. Mouse control on Putney Heath often involves a thorough external survey as part of the treatment to identify where mice are entering the building.

Rats are present in the area too, though they tend to be associated with the streams and ditches that drain the heath rather than the urban drainage issues seen closer to the Thames. Wasp nests appear in the larger roofs and outbuildings during summer and ground nests on the heath edge are common in the sandy soils. Putney Heath is an exclusive residential area with the natural world right on its boundary and managing the interface between the two is what pest control here is all about.