Bird deterrents during the winter

Do I need to think about bird deterrents during the winter? During winter, our bird control team and bird deterrent experts can hang up their hats and rest up until summer…….said no pest control company ever! Feral pigeons don’t migrate.  They can easily survive in the UK during the winter and will continue to breed.    If […]

Rat control services in London

Catching rats in London. Read the Q&A with Jim England, CEO at Protex Pest Control What is it like helping London’s property owners and businesses remove and deter rats from their properties?    Read our Q&A with Jim England, CEO at Protex Pest Control in London. Protex Pest Control provide rat control services and rat removal […]

Top tips to prevent wasps from nesting in your home

Top tips to prevent wasps from nesting in your home Discovering a wasp nest near your home can be a distressing experience, especially for those with allergies. While a previous wasp nest doesn’t guarantee a recurrence, understanding wasp behaviour and implementing preventative measures is crucial. If you suspect a wasp nest is present, we recommend […]

Who is responsible for a pest infestation in a rented property?

Who is responsible for a pest infestation in a rented property? A question our pest control team are frequently asked is, “Is who is responsible for a pest infestation in a rental property?  The landlord or the tenant?    Unfortunately, it’s not always a straightforward answer and often depends entirely upon the circumstances and the type of […]

How to stop pigeons nesting on property

Pigeons flying over a building. On Protex Pest Control website

How to stop pigeons nesting on your property Pigeons are not a pleasant sight if they are nesting on your property.   The desire to remove pigeons quickly is understandable. They can spread diseases such as histoplasmosis, and salmonella.  Their droppings are corrosive and can also cause stonework, metals and brickwork to erode.  The mess caused […]

How to stop mice or rats from entering your property.

Check for gaps in kitchen cupboards to stop mice from entering your home.

How to stop mice or rats from entering your property. As we head into the colder season, the team here at Protex Pest Control get ready for the increase in call outs to deal with rats and mice.  Here’s our top tips to help you stop mice or rats entering your property. While rats and […]

The biggest pests in the food industry are

The biggest pests in the food industry are… Where there is food, there will be pests. We all know that where there’s food, the risk of pests follows. For restaurants, cafes, takeaways, and every business in the food industry, staying vigilant against these unwanted guests is a non-negotiable aspect of maintaining hygiene, protecting your reputation, […]

Keep the pests away from your BBQ

Keep the pests away from your BBQ Read our handy guide to keeping the pests away from your BBQ. Why pest control during BBQ season is essential As the weather warms up across the UK, we naturally spend more time outdoors, and that often involves barbecues. Unfortunately, the same pleasant conditions that draw us outside […]

Approved pest control supplier for the public sector

Protex Pest Control Is An Approved Bloom Accredited Supplier We are pleased to announce that we have officially become a Bloom Accredited Supplier. It means we are approved to provide pest control services to the public sector and can be selected directly via the Bloom Managed Sourcing Process.  It also ensures public sector procurement specialists […]

BBC 1 Breakfast News

BBC 1 Breakfast News Our CEO, Jim England appears on BBC Breakfast news to talk about pest control services. You can also watch us on ITV’s Dirty Britain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqobAzipdW8&ab_channel=oliverpgregory