Pest Control Manchester

Our pest control services in Manchester

Clark Pest Control offer a wide range of pest infestation solutions in Greater Manchester and the surrounding area.

When you contact us, our fantastic service team will provide a friendly and efficient service to guarantee a fast response, and an effective solution, to your pest control problem.

Just some of the many pest services we offer include:

Bird Control in Manchester

Birds are an often overlooked pest problem but when a population of pest birds is uncontrolled they can spread dangerous diseases, cause significant loss of reputation, and result in property damage.

Bird species that are considered common pests in the UK when roosting on or near domestic or commercial properties include:

• Gulls
• Feral Pigeons
• Starlings
• Crows
• Rooks
• Swallows

There are many reasons that you may not want large populations of these birds settling on your property:

Health Risks

Pest birds can transmit many air-borne and food-borne diseases which can be harmful to humans. These diseases are often present in bird faeces and when a large pest bird population exists, the risk of accidental human consumption rises. Feral pigeons alone carry over 100 pathogens including Salmonella and E. coli.

Property Damage

Having birds constantly fouling on your property does not only cause serious health concerns as a result of disease carrying potential but can also compromise general health and safety on your property and cause expensive property damage over time.

The constant build up of droppings can make floors slippery and unsafe and if one of your customers were to slip you could face expensive legal consequences.

Bird poop also has an extremely high toxicity level and, over a period of time, it will erode stonework and even metal which can result in expensive property repairs and even compromise the structural integrity of your building.

Bird Proofing Solutions

No two pest control Manchester cases are the same and the bird proofing solution which may work well for one of our clients may be unsuitable for you.

When you contact Clark Pest Control we will conduct a free survey and use our years of pest control experience to determine the perfect solution for your needs.

We will also utilise the latest in bird deterrent technology to ensure that once we have tackled your pest problem it doesn’t return any time soon.

Some common pest bird solutions that we use include:

Bird Netting

Bird netting is a highly efficient measure to prevent pest birds from reaching common roosting or nesting spots on your property.

Highly customisable, these nets come in a wide range of sizes, materials, and colours, and are designed to let in as much light as possible and not damage the aesthetic of your building.

Bird netting can be used in a huge range of situations from protecting large scale commercial factories to covering a single plant or plot in a domestic garden.

Bird Spikes

Bird spikes are a fantastic way to stop pest birds from landing in common roosting spots including balconies, roofs, and windowsills.

Despite their name, bird ‘spikes’ do not harm or kill birds, which would be a violation of animal welfare laws, and are actually just blunt points that will force gulls or pigeons to take off again when they try to land.

In some cases, we will need to combine spikes and netting with other deterrents such as bird decoys (Fake owls etc.), hawk kites, and motion triggered sprinklers.

In extreme circumstances where deterrents are ineffective as a form of bird pest control, we can employ further measures such as trapping and humane shooting.

Rodent Control

When you say the words “Pest Control” to someone, mice, rats, and other rodents are often the first pest species that come to mind.

Finding evidence of rodents in either domestic homes or commercial premises is a distressing and even embarrassing experience, but Clark Pest Control Manchester can help. We offer a discreet service to you or your business to eradicate your rodent pest problems, and ensure your infestation is removed for good.

Rodent Species

There are a range of rodents that often invade properties in the Greater Manchester area that Clark Pest Control provides specialist treatments to help eradicate.

Some of the most common rodents we deal with on a day-to-day basis include:

1) Brown Rats

Brown Rats are the most common rat species in the UK. They are around 250mm in length, with small ears and light brown fur. They also have a long tail which is longer than their body.

Brown rats cause a range of health and safety concerns to nearby humans, carry a range of diseases, and can chew through almost anything. They often choose to chew through electrical wires when living inside property meaning they pose a significant fire risk.

Up to 25% of house fires are thought to be caused in such a way so acting fast to hire professional rat control when you see evidence of an infestation is essential.

2) Black Rats

The population of black rats in the UK has dwindled significantly since the invasive brown rat species was introduced, however, they are still a dangerous pest that Manchester exterminators are used to eradicating and can cause a lot of damage if left untreated.

They are smaller in size than their fellows at around 200mm with a pointed nose and a slender body in comparison.

These pests are excellent swimmers and are often found in properties in towns and cities close to the sea, having arrived from abroad.

Warehouses near docks or which contain imported goods are most likely to be infested by black rats, who will eat just about anything humans do and plenty of other things as well.

3) House Mice

You could be forgiven for thinking that the much smaller and cuter looking house mouse is much less serious to have in your property than other rodents.

It is true that house mice are a lot smaller than rats, with their body measuring just 70-100mm on average, but a house mouse infestation carries all the same risks as their larger cousins and pest control for this species is essential.

Not only do mice carry dangerous pathogens and are just as capable of gnawing their way through pretty much anything inside a property, a sighting can cause severe loss of reputation for businesses, and newer restaurants or food preparation facilities may never recover.

Furthermore, house mice breed at a very fast rate, so a population can increase in size rapidly, so the sooner you take action the better.

4) Grey Squirrels

When Grey squirrels were introduced in the UK in the 19th century it would have been very hard to predict just how much damage they would go on to cause.

Not only have they all but wiped out red squirrels across the majority of the country, but they are also unwanted pests that invade homes and their removal has become a staple of pest control in Manchester.

These rodents, which have been aptly named ‘tree rats’, may look cute and fluffy bounding about the trees in your local park, but the sound of them gnawing their way through your loft at 3 am is certainly not so pleasant.

This not only negatively impacts your quality of life by interrupting your sleep and work, but also can be the first indication that significant property damage is occurring.

Clark Pest Control will provide a comprehensive squirrel control service for all these rodents using a combination of rodenticides, trapping, and installing preventative measures. For more information call us today on 0800 808 5615.

Insect Control

Whilst insect infestations may not be quite a prominent or as visible as rodent pest problems, they are just as annoying to live with and challenging to remove.

Clark Pest Control Manchester offers a quality pest control service every time, identifying exactly what treatment that works best for you or your company, every time.

Some of the insects that cause the most pest control problems for our clients in Manchester are:

• Moths– There are several moth species that can cause problems in your home. Textile moths destroy clothes and fabrics laying eggs and larvae that chew their way through your best outfits, whilst Stored Product Moths infest food stocks.
• Wasps– Finding a wasp nest in your property is a scary experience and wanting to get rid of it as soon as possible is the natural reaction. Trying DIY pest removal on a wasp nest is a bad idea, however, as these pests will often attack if they are disturbed. At Clark Pest Control we are experts in wasp nest control and will ensure the wasp nest removal process is a quick and unobtrusive as possible.
• Fleas – Pests not only cause health risks to humans, but your precious pets are also at risk, no more so then with a flea infestation. Fleas will normally enter the home on the back of a cat or a dog but once inside they will explore the local area, infesting carpets, pet blankets and more. Signs of a flea presence include pets scratching, bite marks, and bare areas of skin.
• Bed Bugs– Bed bugs, whilst not carrying diseases which can be transferred to humans, will hide in your bedroom and cause nasty bites and rashes when you are asleep. Bed bugs are particularly prominent in shared accommodation such as hotels

Contact Clark Pest Control

At Clark Pest Control Manchester we have years of experience delivering the best domestic and commercial pest control services to customers across Manchester and the surrounding area.

Whether you are experiencing a pest problem at home or on business premises, our British Pest Control Association certified Manchester pest control experts will guarantee you amazing results, with great communication throughout.

Call 0800 808 5615 today to get a FREE quote, identification survey, and advice from our fully trained expert sales team.