Pest Control Riseden

Pest Control in Riseden

Riseden is a scattered rural area near Goudhurst in the Kent High Weald, set among the orchards, hop gardens and rolling countryside that make this part of the county so distinctive. The handful of properties here are mostly traditional Kentish farmhouses and cottages, many with tile-hung facades, timber frames and clay tile roofs that have stood for centuries. These beautiful older buildings can be more vulnerable to pest problems than newer construction, simply because time creates gaps and cracks that even the smallest rodents can squeeze through. The surrounding agricultural land adds to the challenge, providing rats and mice with a steady supply of food from orchards, grain stores and farmyards.

Brown rats are the pest we deal with most often around Riseden. The rolling terrain channels rainwater into streams and ditches that rats follow from field to garden and once they reach a property they will quickly investigate any potential food source. Fallen apples, bird feeders and compost bins are all common attractants. Our rat control technicians begin every job with a careful survey to map out where rats are active and how they are getting close to the building. Treatment is then targeted and followed up to make sure the problem is fully resolved. Mice are also a frequent issue in the older homes around Riseden and our mouse control service includes proofing to stop them from returning.

The many barns, oast houses and outbuildings that are part of the rural landscape around Riseden make ideal nesting spots for wasps during the warmer months. A nest tucked into a quiet corner can grow rapidly through summer and by August it can contain thousands of wasps. Our wasp removal service deals with nests of any size and we also handle squirrel problems in lofts across the Goudhurst area.