Pest control in Richmond
We provide pest control in Richmond for houses, flats, rental properties and business premises. Mice, rats, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps and other insects need different treatment, so every visit starts with inspection. We explain suitable options, the areas to be treated and the preparation needed, followed by practical instructions for cleaning, room use and any agreed review.
- Rodent and insect services for homes and businesses
- Inspection before treatment is recommended
- Clear preparation, aftercare and proofing advice

Arrange pest control for your property
Contact us with your Richmond postcode and a description of the activity. Tell us about affected rooms, previous products, children, pets and access restrictions. We check available appointments and discuss the likely preparation. If you need urgent help, same-day attendance is checked against availability and the work required.
- Give your postcode and current signs
- Discuss affected rooms and access
- Receive a treatment recommendation
- Follow the agreed preparation and aftercare
Mice and rat treatment
For rodents, we check accessible food storage, travel edges and possible entry weaknesses connected to the signs. Suitable traps or secured baiting may be positioned following inspection. Placement takes account of occupants and non-target animals, and controls must stay where agreed so treatment can be reviewed usefully.
Bed bugs in sleeping areas
Bed bugs require inspection around accessible mattress seams, frame joints and nearby furniture. We plan a suitable method for the findings and contents, with specialist heat options requiring assessment. Preparation covers bedding and belongings, including what to contain and what needs access. A room should not be emptied indiscriminately into another part of the home.
Keep suspect belongings in the affected room until handling is explained. Preparation can involve laundry, contained items and access around the bed. Do not move a suspect mattress to another home or assume disposal is necessary before inspection.
Cockroach treatment and cleaning
For cockroaches, we check identification and likely hiding places near appliances, food and moisture. Appropriate insect bait, targeted application and monitoring may be selected. The instructions explain food protection and how to clean without disturbing treatment points. Do not add a household spray over bait or relocate controls after the appointment.
Wasp nests and other insect services
Wasp treatment starts with assessing insect activity, nest position and access. Keep the entrance unblocked and avoid disturbing it. We explain the work, restrictions and whether physical removal is relevant. A nest inside a void may not be removable during a treatment visit, and later building repairs are a separate consideration.
Proofing and checking progress
We consider prevention alongside activity. Secure food, accessible spillage and waste routines matter, while relevant gaps or damaged thresholds can need repair. Proofing follows an appropriate sequence with treatment. We explain which accessible openings can be addressed and which repairs require a landlord, builder or specialist rather than implying every hole is included.
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Rat control
Inspection of activity, suitable traps or secured baiting, and advice on relevant entry repairs.
View service →02Bird management
Assessment of roosting activity and building access before suitable management or proofing is recommended.
View service →03Commercial pest control
Inspection and treatment planned around staff, stock, food preparation and operating hours.
View service →Pest control in Richmond: your questions answered
Can you quote before identifying the pest?+
We can discuss the likely service from your description, but unclear signs or inaccessible areas may require inspection before the full work can be confirmed.
Is every treatment a spray?+
No. Options can include traps, secured rodent bait, insect bait and targeted application, chosen for the pest and the setting.
Will you explain when I can use the room again?+
Yes. The access and cleaning instructions depend on the actual treatment, and we explain them as part of the visit.
What does the treatment quote include?+
We confirm the areas, treatment and any agreed review visits. The price depends on the pest, property and work required; separate repairs are identified.
Can I arrange an urgent appointment?+
Call with the current signs and postcode. We check availability and preparation; same-day attendance depends on the schedule and service needed.
Can you plan treatment around children and pets?+
Yes, tell us who uses the space before booking. We explain suitable placements and any areas that people or animals must avoid.
Will I need to leave treated rooms?+
Restrictions depend on the method. We explain drying, re-entry, ventilation and cleaning instructions for the actual treatment before work begins.
Do you help landlords and business premises?+
Yes. We discuss occupants, working hours, shared access and who can arrange relevant entry repairs, with practical aftercare for the people using the space.
Clear instructions before and after the work
Inspection looks at accessible physical signs and the surroundings relevant to identification. We explain the proposed controls, precautions and quote before starting. The agreed work includes the areas being treated and any follow-up arrangement. A concealed building route or repair outside the pest treatment may require separate permission, access or another contractor. Other insect problems need source-led treatment: fleas involve resting areas and preparation; moths and beetles can involve fabrics or stored material; flies and ants require their own checks. We explain cleaning, re-entry and the review point for the chosen method. Follow-up depends on the findings and confirmed quote, not a universal visit package.
Arrange pest control in Richmond
Call 020 3404 6650 for pest control in Richmond. Tell us what you have found and we will discuss a suitable appointment.