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As temperatures drop across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, and neighbouring counties, pest control professionals are seeing a sharp rise in rodent activity indoors. Cold, wet conditions force pests such as mice, wood mice, and rats to seek warmth, shelter, and reliable food sources, often inside homes, businesses, farms, and equestrian facilities.

For many households and businesses, the weeks after Christmas are spent packing away decorations, removing indoor and outdoor lights, and accessing storage spaces that may not have been opened since the previous year. While this annual clear-out can feel routine, it provides a valuable opportunity to check for early signs of pest activity.

Rodent activity on UK farms is increasing, and the threat they pose to agricultural businesses has never been more serious.

Pest control fines hurt… but reputational damage can be far worse

Awaab’s Law and Pest Control: What Property Owners, Landlords and Occupiers Need to Know

A recent case in Hemel Hempstead shows just how damaging poor pest control can be. In September 2025, The Range was fined £66,666 after failing to control a rat infestation at its store

Bed bugs are one of the most distressing pests to discover in your home. Despite their name, they are not confined to beds – these tiny, flat insects can hide in cracks, furniture, luggage, and clothing, coming out at night to feed on human blood.

As the days grow shorter and a crisp chill fills the air, many of us in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, and beyond notice an unwelcome increase in our eight-legged housemates. Autumn is spider season, but before you reach for the nearest object to shoo them away, it's important to understand why they're suddenly appearing in greater numbers and what you can do about it.

As the warmer months arrive, so do the unwelcome visitors that can turn your summer into a real nuisance. From buzzing wasps and bees, to persistent ants - and increasingly, bedbugs and fleas - summer pests can quickly become more than just an annoyance. They can pose health risks and even damage your home.

As the warmer months arrive, so do the unwelcome visitors that can turn your summer into a real nuisance. From buzzing wasps and bees, to persistent ants - and increasingly, bedbugs and fleas - summer pests can quickly become more than just an annoyance. They can pose health risks and even damage your home.