Pest & Property Solutions Ltd is recognised as one of South Wales' leading pest control and property protection authorities. Our experts are regularly called upon by local and national media, industry bodies and community organisations for commentary, guidance and education.
NPTA accredited · 30+ years serving Cardiff and South Wales · Trusted by businesses, homeowners and local government
Media Coverage
From local South Wales news to national industry publications, our experts are trusted commentators on pest control, property protection and prevention.
Pest Magazine features Gareth Davies and Steve Strawbridge from Pest & Property Solutions discussing solar panel proofing, bird exclusion work, and the use of Defender Jaws for protecting solar panels from pigeons.
Gareth Davies of Pest & Property Solutions discusses RatGate, a humane drain-installed rodent prevention device designed to stop rats entering properties through sewer systems.
Gareth Davies shares practical mouse-prevention advice for homeowners, focusing on how to keep rodents out before they become a larger household problem.
A profile of the Pest Expert Consortium launch, featuring Gareth Davies as a founding member and explaining the aim of creating a more transparent national pest control network.
Gareth Davies comments on Wales' glue board ban and warns about the potential impact on professional rodent control in homes, restaurants and city-centre businesses.
A practical consumer advice feature where Gareth Davies shares expert tips on dealing with mice and preventing rodent issues in the home.
BBC News covers Gareth Davies' response to the Welsh glue trap ban, including his concerns about rising rat activity and limited tools for professional pest controllers.
Pest Magazine's December 2023 / January 2024 issue includes an "On The Road" feature where Simon King spends time with Gareth Davies of Pest & Property Solutions.
A BBC Wales video media appearance linked from the Pest & Property press page, suitable to list as a broadcast or video interview feature.
The Washington Post features the viral "Welsh Tidy Mouse" story, with Gareth Davies explaining the rodent behaviour behind the mouse's unusual collecting habits.
WalesOnline follows Gareth Davies through Cardiff, highlighting first-hand examples of rat, cockroach and flea issues affecting the city.
Pest Magazine's June / July issue is linked from the Pest & Property press page and features industry news, frontline pest-control views, trend analysis and editor interviews.
WalesOnline reports on a severe Cardiff cockroach infestation handled by Gareth Davies, highlighting the scale of pest issues found inside the property.
A Pest Magazine digital issue linked from the current press page. Use this as an industry feature card.
A Western Mail press feature linked from the current Pest & Property press page.
Pest Magazine's October / November 2024 issue includes an "On The Road" feature where Simon King spends the day with Gareth Davies, owner of Cardiff-based Pest & Property Solutions.
Expert Commentary
Our technicians are trained professionals with decades of combined experience. These are the insights media, industry bodies and clients return to us for.
The most common mistake homeowners make is treating a rat infestation without addressing the entry points. Rats are creatures of habit, block the route and they'll find another. Structural proofing is the only permanent solution.
EHOs don't expect zero pest activity, they expect documented, proactive management. A business without a pest control contract and service records is in a far worse position than one with minor activity and full documentation.
South Wales has predictable pest seasons. Wasp queens emerge in March. Rodents move indoors in October. Bed bugs peak with summer travel. Planning around these cycles is far more effective than reactive treatment.
We regularly see failed bird proofing installations because the wrong product was specified. A pigeon will simply roost next to a spike that isn't installed at the correct density. Survey first, specify second, install last.
Our specialists are available for press comment, radio and TV interviews, written expert contributions and speaking at industry events. We cover pest control, property protection, commercial compliance and prevention across South Wales.
Community & Trust
Pest & Property Solutions Ltd has served South Wales for over 30 years. We're not a national franchise with a local phone number, we're a genuine local business built on local knowledge, local trust and genuine commitment to the communities we work in.
From partnering with housing associations to protect vulnerable residents, to delivering free pest education in local schools, to supporting small food businesses through their first EHO inspection, we believe that expertise should be shared, not just sold.
About Our CompanyWe work with South Wales housing associations to deliver free pest assessments and prevention advice to vulnerable and elderly residents.
Our technicians deliver free pest awareness sessions to primary and secondary schools across Cardiff and the wider South Wales region.
We regularly provide free compliance guidance to small food businesses facing their first EHO inspection, helping them understand what's needed before any commercial agreement.
Each wasp season and autumn rodent season, we proactively distribute free prevention guides to local community groups, residents' associations and social media channels.
We're a local business that has served this region for over 30 years. We're invested in the communities we protect, not just the contracts we win.
Accreditations & Standards
Our accreditations aren't marketing. They represent independent, third-party verification of our training, equipment, insurance and treatment standards, the same standards regulators and EHOs expect.
The National Pest Technicians Association supports and accredits qualified pest control technicians across the UK, maintaining standards of practice and professional development.
All our treatments are carried out in full compliance with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations, using HSE-approved products applied by trained, certified technicians.
The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme, independent verification of our health and safety standards, training and operational compliance.
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