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Pest control in Forest Gate
Local pest control in Forest Gate (E7) for rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps and more. Homes, landlords and businesses, from our base in SE16.
Local pest control in Forest Gate
Forest Gate is made up largely of Victorian terraces, many converted into flats. Wanstead Flats and long gardens bring foxes, squirrels and wasps, and converted terraces see mice.
Forest Gate is in the London Borough of Newham, on the edge of Wanstead Flats, the southern tip of Epping Forest.
Common pests in Forest Gate
Rats under sheds and decking
Rats dig in under sheds, decking and compost bins in Forest Gate gardens, then look for a way into the house.
Find out moreMice in older houses
Period homes in Forest Gate have voids under floors and behind kitchen units where mice nest and breed.
Find out moreWasp nests in summer
From June to September we treat wasp nests in eaves, air bricks, lofts and sheds across Forest Gate, usually in one visit.
Find out moreSquirrels in lofts
Trees and green space around Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate gardens. We use humane deterrence and proofing at the right time of year.
Find out moreFleas in homes
Pets, foxes and previous occupants can leave fleas behind in Forest Gate homes. We treat floors and furniture while your vet treats the pet.
Find out morePest control services in Forest Gate
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 Forest Gate 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 Forest Gate, 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 Forest Gate
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 Forest Gate and not sure we cover you, get in touch or call 020 8050 2022.
Nearby areas
We also cover Stratford, West Ham, East Ham. See all the areas we cover.
Pest control in Forest Gate: questions and answers
Do you cover Forest Gate?
Yes. We cover Forest Gate (E7) 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 Forest Gate?
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 Forest Gate?
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 Forest Gate?
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 Forest Gate?
If rats are coming from neglected land or a neighbouring property, you can report it to Newham Council'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 Forest Gate?
Yes. We arrange access with tenants, treat and proof, and send a written report. See pest control for landlords.
Need pest control in Forest Gate?
Book a visit online and choose a date that suits you, or call and talk it through with us.