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Nests removed in Broadstone Wasps are mostly a problem in July and August but we’re removing wasp nests right through the Autumn, sometimes as late as November. Last week we were called out to Broadstone to deal with a wasp nest tucked under an earth cable cover. Awkward spot! The nest was a large one, […]

Drain surveys, prevent rats from sneaking in! When you cannot find how rats are getting into your property then 90% off the time it will be a drain issue. This property had a rat problem in Poole for a long time. We asked them to get a drain survey weeks ago, they finally had it surveyed […]

You’re anxious about your pest problem.  You’ve called us out and one of the team has arrived on your doorstep.  So what happens when we visit? Let’s let some of our customers describe there experiences of what happens during a visit: “Very impressed and a very quick service to attend my property once I contacted […]

Here are the top six signs to help you tell if you have rats: We’ve put together a list of the most common signs to tell if rats are living in your home. Can you hear the sound of squeaking in your wall cavities? Are there rat droppings in the attic, behind your oven or […]

Bird proofing On this page we discuss the use of bird proofing we did in Bournemouth where pigeons were causing a hazard. This created a humane and reliable solution, preventing unwanted guests through the use of pigeon netting. If pigeons, bats or other flying pests are accessing parts of your building, they could be causing […]

Damaged air bricks Older style damaged air bricks allow rodents to squeeze through gaps as well as easily damaged new plastic bricks. Take a look at this post discussing plastic versions as well as the effect rodents can have on them. Air bricks are often made up of a mesh or grille covering a hole, […]

  Check out this rather grisly repurposing of an old wasps nest in Blandford, Dorset. Yes, rats had taken up residence in this Blandford attic and were enjoying their papery home. Until we were called in. Schedule regular rodent control visits with South Coast Pest Control to prevent rodent infestation. If you are experiencing problems […]

So what size gap do rats need to enter your property? The answer is they’ll squeeze through an astonishingly narrow opening. The missing element in this old iron grid would only be the width of 1/10th of a brick. Maybe 2-3 cm. But this was a nice first job of the day, proofing a building […]

Ready for the rodents! Thanks to our wonderful vans, we are able to provide a pest control service in good time and with the right tools for every job to be ready for the rodents and any other pests bothering your household or business! October 2018 Our new van was recently sign written by Signs […]

We find that one of the best ways to protect your premises from gulls and pigeons is high quality anti bird netting. Pigeon netting provides an effective barrier without harming the birds themselves. Netting is available in a range of colours and is ideal for protecting areas close to the birds’ nesting sites. It’s strong […]

We’re pleased to announce South Coast Pest Control are now NADC certified. The NADC is the National Association of Drainage Contractors. Certification means we’re qualified to use CCTV to examine your drains for breaks and damage allowing rodents to enter your property. We all know that rats live in our mains sewers, and the pipes […]

Loft clearance can be tricky (and dangerous) if rodents have contaminated the area. We recently completed a large clean up in Poole. We were the third pest control company the owner contacted, as the previous companies they had spoken to do not get involved with clearance work. This house was rat infested with hundreds of […]

Pest Calendar Dorset The SCPC pest calendar will prepare you for all the rodent issue to come in the year, read on to find out exactly what to expect from house invaders! When do rodents start coming in for winter warmth? What’s the worst time of year for cluster flies? When is the ant season? […]