Masons Pest Control is a family-run business based in Teddington. We have over 40 years' professional pest control experience dealing with all types of infestations, which means our qualified, experienced staff can get rid of your unwanted visitors quickly, safely and effectively. Whether you already have a pest problem at your home and business, or you need to stay pest-free, we can help. We have been using Mason's Pest Control services for a number of years and have always found the company to be most helpful.
During visits our technicians will take the time to explain what may have caused your pest infestation to help prevent it happening again. As a small, local company we don't have lots of overheads, so you'll find our prices competitive too. We're also discreet. None of our vans are sign-written, so we won't be advertising your pest problem to anyone else. Our technicians are fully qualified and trained, and we're accredited by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and Basis Prompt. We can also be found on Checkatrade where we have great reviews from lots of happy, pest-free customers.
If you think you have bed bugs in your home you'll want to get rid of them as quickly as possible. They are found all over the world and as they cannot fly they have to crawl or be transported by a host, usually on clothing, in luggage or other places they can hide. Getting rid of bed bugs is very difficult, and if not treated properly they will return. This is why it's important to call in a professional pest controller like Masons Pest Control. The first sign of an infestation are blood stains found on bed sheets, this could be either from bites or from crushed bugs.
Bees rarely cause pest problems, however it can be alarming to discover a feral swarm of bees in your garden, wall cavity or chimney, and pest companies do receive calls about this. Masons Pest Control will only treat bees if they are a danger to public health, andin most cases we are able to move swarms safely without harm to the bees or our customers. The three main types of bees are the bumblebee, the solitary or masonry bee, and the honey bee. Bumblebees aren't easily confused with other bees and are large, furry and round.
Wasps can become a real nuisance in the summer when they build nests in roofs, attics, sheds, garages, gardens, and even inside houses. If you seelots of waspsat your home orbusiness then there's a good chance you have a wasp nest nearby. Dealing with a wasp problem doesn't usually involve removing the nest but treating the wasps inside. This can be very dangerous as the nesting wasps can become aggressive, causing them to sting you and others as they defend their nest and young. This is why we recommend you arrange for a professional company like Masons Pest Control to treat your wasps quickly, safely and effectively, keeping you and others safe from the threat of wasp stings.
Hearing noises in your attic or loft could be a sign you have squirrels living in your roof. The warm, dark spaces are ideal environments for squirrels to live and build their nests in. Although squirrels are generally not a threat to people, they can cause damage to your house by chewing woodwork and ceilings, stripping insulation and gnawing through electric wires which can cause a fire hazard. If you think you have squirrels in your attic then you need to take action fast. As well as the damage squirrels cause to your property, their droppings may become breeding grounds for insects which can carry bugs and diseases into your home.
Finding rats in your home can be distressing, and if you find them in your business they could cause serious damage to your reputation. Rats also cause damage to property as they will gnaw away at insulation, pipes, electrical wires, doors, floorboards and soft furnishings. Rats can also spread some nasty diseases in their search for food and shelter, including salmonella and listeria which cause food poisoning, so it's important to deal with a rat infestation as quickly as possible. The quickest, most effective way to get rid of a rat problem is to call a BPCA-certified pest controller like Masons Pest Control.
No-one likes to think they have a pest infestation in their home, but if you suspect you have some unwanted visitors then the faster you act the better. Calling a professional pest control company like Masons means you benefit from years of training and experience dealing with all types of pests. We can give you solid, professional advice about what your pest might be and the best way to deal with it. If you have a pest problem which needs you to prepare for our visit, for example bed bugs, fleas or moths, we give clear instructions on our pest pages, or we can advise you beforehand.
We work closely with many facilities and estate management companies, mostly keeping private and commercial buildings free from mice and rats although we can tailor our contracts to suit your own specific needs. We have excellent working relationships with our commercial customers and have worked in some properties for over 20 years. We believe this is because we're professional, reliable and cost effective. We don't oversell our services and are always honest about your pest control needs. If you're looking for ongoing and preventative pest control then call us today.
Birds can become a real nuisance when they're roosting and nesting in the wrong place. It's not only their mess that causes problems, they can also damage property by loosening roof tiles and blocking guttering. In south west London and Surrey the most common nuisance birds are feral pigeons. There are some steps you can take to keep them away from your property, like blocking off holes and securing rubbish bins and other food sources. However sometimes you need professional bird control to keep your home or business bird-free.
Flies can be a real nuisance when they buzz around your home or business. You can try ignoring them but if you start seeing lots of flies building up, you could be facing an infestation that needs professional fly control. There are over 100,000 species of flies worldwide. In the UK they are considered pests because they can transmit diseases, contaminate food and even carry the eggs of parasitic worms. You can take some easy, cost-free measures to deter flies, like cleaning or using DIY fly products.