Pest Control Edinburgh
Saltire pest control based in Edinburgh and serving all of the Lothian’s. Here at Saltire pest control we take extreme pride in offering the highest level of service we can provide to make sure your property or premises is pest free.
We are highly experienced and qualified to carry out a professional service and will always go the extra mile to satisfy our customers as we understand how important it is to keep your home and work place safe from pests.
Pest Control Services
Rats and Mice
Rats and mice can sometimes gain access to your property or business premises and it is always best to treat them as early as possible to avoid damage and hygiene issues.
Signs to look out for:
Droppings: Mice droppings are small, about the size of a rice grain and normally are black or brownish in colour. Rat droppings are the same colour but larger like the size of a raisin.
Foul Smells: It is common to smell rat or mice urine if the infestation is high and more likely to notice in attic areas when the urinate on the insulation.
Chewing: Rats and mice are rodents and have a constant need to chew and keep their teeth from overgrowing so sometimes you can notice areas in your house chewed or sometimes food products may have been ripped open.
Grey Squirrels
Grey squirrels are a common pest. They may look harmless and cute but they can cause severe damage in a property. They can gnaw on wood and insulation or even live wires which may cause a fire or electrical issues.
Signs to look out for:
Noises: Scratching or rustling noises coming from the attic area when the squirrels are nesting or foraging.
Climbing: Spotting squirrels around the roof area or climbing up walls to access the roof.
Droppings: The smell of urine or the site of dropping in the attic area. The smell of urine can linger on loft insulation.
Garden: The regular siting of squirrels in garden area. This will normally be around a bird feeder.
Bird Control
Here at Saltire Pest Control, we provide a wide range of bird control services, including proofing work to prevent birds from nesting and guano clean-up to address potential health issues caused by droppings.
We always remove bird droppings thoroughly and disinfect all affected areas, ensuring your home or premises is free from harmful bacteria. Our expert team follows strict protocols to guarantee the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness after completing the job.
Bird droppings, also known as guano, pose serious health risks, carrying diseases like salmonella, psittacosis, and other harmful bacterial infections. It is always safer to trust professionals with bird-related issues, as appropriate PPE must be worn when handling these tasks to ensure safety.
Solar Panel Proofing
Pigeons nesting underneath solar panels can cause problems with noise, droppings and the accumulation of nesting materials. At Saltire Pest Control, we provide professional solar panel bird proofing across Edinburgh and surrounding areas, helping prevent pigeons and other birds from accessing the sheltered space beneath your panels.
We usually install specialist solar panel proofing guards, with protective mesh available where the gap between the panels and roof requires an alternative solution. Accessible nesting materials are removed as necessary to prepare for installation.
Our service is available for both domestic and commercial properties, providing an effective way to protect your solar panel installation from unwanted bird activity.
Wasps
Here at Saltire Pest Control we are trained professionals at dealing with those stingy! wasps.
The treatment we carry out is fast acting and normally solves the issue within 24 hours but normally works a lot faster.
We always recommend that you call the professionals in when dealing with wasps as the can be dangerous to treat if you are not trained and not wearing the appropriate equipment.
Bed Bugs
Bed Bugs are a real nuisance and can cause a significant amount of distress and discomfort when they are present in your home.
They are very easy to be transported from place to place so it’s advisable that they are treated as soon as possible.
It’s common for them to travel on clothes, in suitcases, in hand bags and even transported on furniture.
Rabbits
Rabbits can be harmless but in large numbers they can cause a lot of destruction.
They are known to burrow under ground which can cause damage to buildings or your garden.
We use traditional methods to control rabbits, mainly by the use of ferrets and purse nets.
Saltire Pest Control offers rabbit control services with years of experience in this field of work.
Ants
Ants can be an unpleasant and unhygienic nuisance in your home or business. They often form large colonies, crawling over worktops and other surfaces in search of food and potentially contaminating it.
Saltire Pest Control has the experience and expertise to deal with ant infestations swiftly and effectively.
Professional treatment is recommended, as shop-bought powders and gels often only kill individual ants on contact. Professional products target the colony, including the queen, helping eliminate the infestation at its source.
Moths
Signs of moths in your house or premises can include:
- Holes in carpeted areas in your home.
- Damage to clothes. Moths feed on silk, wool, fur and feathers your wardrobe can be a dinner table to larvae!
- Signs of damage to taxidermy, normally see patches of fur coming loose or feathers lying on the floor.
Fleas
Fleas are one of the most common household pests in Edinburgh, causing discomfort for both people and pets. Small, fast-moving and difficult to eliminate without professional help, fleas can quickly spread through carpets, bedding and soft furnishings.
At Saltire Pest Control, we provide expert flea control and flea removal services across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, using proven treatments that target every stage of the flea life cycle.
Cockroaches
Cockroaches are a growing problem in both homes and businesses across Edinburgh, with German and Oriental cockroaches being the most common species.
At Saltire Pest Control, we provide fast, reliable, and discreet cockroach treatments tailored to your property. Our trained team quickly identifies the source of the infestation, applies safe and targeted treatments, and offers proofing solutions to prevent re-occurrence.
Pest Proofing and Prevention
Here at Saltire Pest Control we carry out a range of proofing and pest prevention services. Serving all of Edinburgh and the Lothian’s. We always recommend that after a treatment is carried out for any pest that proofing measures get carried out.
Here are some examples of entry points that rats and mice use to gain access areas of your property. These areas should always be sealed up and proofing work carried out after treatment has finished.
Entry Point for Mice
Here you can see a well used entry point for mice. The dark smear you can see on the photo is indicating that this is a well used entry for mice into this property.
Entry Point for Rats
Here is an entry point for rats that were getting access into the property through this large gap. We always recommend after a treatment is carried out that these areas are sealed up to refuse rodents access.
Bird Proofing
Commercial Contracts
Saltire Pest Control can provide a service for commercial contracts to prevent pests in your home, office, restaurant, shop or even farm yard.
We thrive in providing our customers with a professional, friendly service and always work to the highest standard.
To arrange a free survey contact us on 07763 63 63 90 or for further information visit our Commercial Contacts page.
