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Pest control in Abbey Wood
Local pest control in Abbey Wood (SE2) for rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps and more. Homes, landlords and businesses, from our base in SE16.
Local pest control in Abbey Wood
Most of Abbey Wood is post-war houses and newer flats close to the Elizabeth line station. Lesnes Abbey Woods and the open land towards Thamesmead mean rats, foxes and wasps in gardens, and new blocks bring pigeons and grey silverfish.
Abbey Wood is split between the Royal Borough of Greenwich and the London Borough of Bexley. Lesnes Abbey Woods and the ruins of Lesnes Abbey are on the Bexley side.
Map of London borough boundaries and the River Thames. Area positions are approximate.
Common pests in Abbey Wood
Rats under sheds and decking
Rats dig in under sheds, decking and compost bins in Abbey Wood gardens, then look for a way into the house.
Find out moreMice moving in for winter
Mice move from gardens into Abbey Wood family homes in autumn. We treat and seal the gaps around pipes and air bricks.
Find out moreWasp nests in summer
From June to September we treat wasp nests in eaves, air bricks, lofts and sheds across Abbey Wood, usually in one visit.
Find out moreSquirrels in lofts
Trees and green space around Abbey Wood mean grey squirrels in lofts and roof spaces. We deal with them legally and proof the roof.
Find out moreFoxes in gardens
Foxes dig under sheds and decking in Abbey Wood gardens. We use humane deterrence and proofing at the right time of year.
Find out moreBed bugs in rented homes
Busy rentals, house shares and short lets in Abbey Wood mean bed bugs can arrive with any new tenant or guest. We inspect, treat and follow up.
Find out morePest control services in Abbey Wood
Rat control
Rats in the loft, kitchen, garden or drains. Inspection, baiting, trapping and proofing.
View serviceMouse control
Mice in kitchens, flats and offices. Find the entry points, treat and proof.
View serviceBed bug treatment
Bites, blood spots or live bugs? Inspection, treatment and follow-up.
View serviceWasp nest removal
Wasp nests in roofs, lofts, walls and gardens. Usually one visit.
View serviceCockroach control
German and Oriental cockroaches in kitchens, flats and food businesses.
View serviceSquirrel control
Grey squirrels in lofts and roof spaces. Legal control and proofing.
View serviceWe also deal with fleas, ants, flies, moths, carpet beetles, silverfish, spiders, pigeons, gulls and foxes. See all pest control services.
How it works
- Book online or call. Tell us what you have seen and when suits you. A standard visit in Abbey Wood is £90.
- Inspection and treatment. We find the pest, how it is getting in and what is attracting it, then treat safely around children and pets.
- Proofing and follow-up. We seal entry points where needed and come back to check the problem has gone.
Through the year
In Abbey Wood, as across South London, rats and mice move indoors from October, wasp nests peak in August, and bed bugs and cockroaches are active all year in heated homes. See our pest calendar.
Not just Abbey Wood
We are based at South Dock Marina in SE16 and travel across South, Central and East London and nearby Kent, including streets and postcodes that do not have their own page here. If you are near Abbey Wood and not sure we cover you, get in touch or call 020 8050 2022.
Nearby areas
We also cover Thamesmead, Plumstead, Erith, Welling, Woolwich. See all the areas we cover.
Pest control in Abbey Wood: questions and answers
Do you cover Abbey Wood?
Yes. We cover Abbey Wood (SE2) and the surrounding streets from our base at South Dock Marina in SE16. Call 020 8050 2022 or book online.
How much does pest control cost in Abbey Wood?
A standard visit is £90, the same as everywhere we work. If you need follow-up visits or proofing, we explain the work and agree the price before we continue. See our prices.
How quickly can you get to Abbey Wood?
We aim to see urgent problems, such as rats indoors or a wasp nest by a door, as quickly as we can. Call us and we will tell you when we can attend.
Can you deal with squirrels or wasps at my house in Abbey Wood?
Yes. We treat wasp nests, usually in one visit, and deal with grey squirrels in lofts legally and humanely before proofing the roof.
Who do I report rats to in Abbey Wood?
If rats are coming from neglected land or a neighbouring property, you can report it to Royal Borough of Greenwich's environmental health team. For rats in your own home or business, we can inspect and treat.
Do you work with landlords and letting agents in Abbey Wood?
Yes. We arrange access with tenants, treat and proof, and send a written report. See pest control for landlords.
Need pest control in Abbey Wood?
Book a visit online and choose a date that suits you, or call and talk it through with us.