A comprehensive drain survey undertaken for rat ingress points in Stroud, today identified not one, but two, redundant and uncapped lines on the sewer system. Redundant lines below ground are often left uncapped and allow rats out of the sewer system, where they will...
Whilst undertaking a loft clean following a resolved rat infestation in Stroud we identified multiple areas of damaged electrical wiring. Chewed wires pose a significant risk to both the safety of the property and those living in the home. This is a risk it can be...
Squirrel control programme initiated in Minchinhampton, Stroud today. The damage caused to the trees by the grey squirrels has to be one of the worst cases we have seen, with vast areas of bark completely stripped off tree limbs. The photos speak for themselves, each...
An initial site survey in Stonehouse, Stroud today to investigate an internal rat infestation. A thorough survey of the property identified a hole in the ground leading into the foundations of the property, an easy access point for rats and right next to where the...
Conclusion of a rat pest control job in Stroud today, proofing up a hole which had been allowing rats into the basement of this property. When it comes to rats, finding their entry point is key to stopping the problem permanently. Although many pest control providers...
Wasp nest removal completed in Stroud this week. After the weight of the nest began damaging the ceiling, removal was the only way to go with this one. Full removal of the nest and a return visit to re-plaster the ceiling to repair the area. Wasp nest treatments and...
Treating a wasp nest in Stonehouse this afternoon, located behind an air conditioning unit of a local business. Reached this one with ease using our extendable pole, literally a life saver when it comes to treating nests on higher levels! Contact us today to book a...
In Leonard Stanley today to treat a wasp nest behind an air conditioning unit. Not had many nests behind these units so far this year but variety is always good!! If wasps are posing a health and safety risk to your home or business please get in touch and we will help!
Today started with a wasp nest treatment to a nest in a bush in Stroud! Although more unusual to be called out to nests in bushes (in comparison to those we treat on properties), we regularly treat wasp nests in bushes and trees which are causing health risks to...
Back to Randwick in Stroud today to initiate a rat control programme after numbers have been increasing in the garden. The rats have set up home underneath the wooden planter and have been busy creating tunnel systems in and out both sides. Check out our photos below...
One of two wasp nests treated at this property in Amberley today. A common location for nests is under eaves of properties. Although the nest itself cannot be seen, the nest is identified by the area of activity (wasps going in and out of a specific location). Contact...
Back to see one of our regular customers in Frampton Mansell, situated between Stroud and Cirencester, today. A change up from the usual mice monitoring at this property with a wasp nest treated in a hole in the wall! Contact us to book a wasp nest treatment at your...
You may remember our previous post where we identified a gas pipe in Stroud had been installed directly through the sewer pipe. The break in the pipe had allowed rats to exit the sewer system and tunnel into the property. With the pipe repaired and the rats eradicated...
A visit to Rodborough in Stroud last week to investigate how rats have been entering this property for over 11 years! After years living in the property and several visits from other contractors the homeowner contacted us to resolve the on-going rat infestation in her...
We have concluded investigations into how rats have been entering a property in Dudbridge, Stroud today. The initial survey of the property identified no entry points, however we suspected there may be a hidden issue below external decking at the rear of the property....
Another day, another drain defect in Stroud! The homeowners at this property had been experiencing continual rat infestations and the identification of this fault now explained why. Excavation work we completed discovered the gas pipe had been moled directly through...
The customers at this property in Stroud had been dealing with rat infestations for many years. Upon hearing noises once again they contacted us and we set up a camera to confirm the culprit. Although briefly caught on the bottom left of the screen it was clear this...
We have been busy proofing a property in Minchinhampton this month, completing several visits to prevent rats accessing the property. The works completed so far include: Replacing a plastic storm water drain cover with a metal grill as the rats had chewed the plastic...
After reports of hearing noises in a loft in Stroud we set up a camera to identify the pest at large and lo and behold, Mr. Ratty made an appearance! Wildlife camera surveys are a key tool in our investigations when noises are being heard where other physical...
The wildlife camera caught this squirrel in action this week, who has been running rampant through the loft at this property in Stroud. Cage traps have now been set up to manage the problem to prevent the squirrel causing any further damage inside the property....
We are now mid-season for wasp nests and the jobs are coming in thick and fast for us to eradicate these common summer/autumn pests. This wasp nest treatment was carried out in Stonehouse and clearly shows the nest itself, which has been carefully constructed by the...
One of the many services we offer is loft cleaning and disinfecting when there have been previous pest infestations. This week we removed all soiled loft insulation, vacuumed mice droppings and cluster flies on the flooring and followed up by disinfecting the area and...
I am amazed at the complete disregard rats have towards any human presence at the moment, as you can see from this photo (taken at a property in Stroud). Their current desperation for food is leading to adaptations in their behaviour - to be out during the day and...
With the majority of food premises closed for business during the Covid-19 pandemic the food sources rats and mice would usually have available, largely from waste disposal areas, have reduced drastically. Our customers are therefore finding an increase in rodents...
ACD PEST CONTROL
89 Glebe Road, Minchinhampton
Stroud, GL6 9JY
Mobile: 07854 945 709
Tel: 01453 883 849
Email: info@acdpestcontrol.co.uk