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PDF Guide12 pages
Homeowner
Homeowner's Rodent Prevention Guide
A comprehensive guide to identifying signs of rat and mouse activity, proofing your property and preventing infestations before they start. Includes a seasonal calendar.
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Practical pest prevention guides, property protection resources and compliance checklists, created by our NPTA-accredited technicians and free to download.
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Rodent Prevention
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Commercial Compliance
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Landlord Resources
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Seasonal Guides
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PDF Checklist6 pages
Commercial🔒 Registration required
Commercial Pest Control Compliance Checklist
Everything a South Wales food business, hotel or healthcare facility needs to have in place before an EHO inspection. Aligned to HACCP and Food Safety Act requirements.
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PDF Guide8 pages
Landlord
Landlord's Guide to Pest Control Responsibilities
Who is responsible for pest control in a rental property, landlord or tenant? This guide explains the legal position, practical obligations and what to do when a problem arises.
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PDF Checklist4 pages
Homeowner
Rodent Proofing Checklist, Home Edition
A room-by-room inspection checklist to help homeowners identify every potential rat and mouse entry point in their property, with guidance on the right proofing materials.
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PDF Calendar14 pages
Seasonal
South Wales Seasonal Pest Calendar 2025
Month-by-month guide to pest activity across South Wales. Know what to watch for, when to act and how to prepare your property for each seasonal pest surge.
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PDF Guide6 pages
Homeowner
Solar Panel Bird Proofing, Homeowner's Guide
Everything you need to know about protecting your solar panels from bird damage and nesting. Includes signs to watch for, warranty information and what a professional proofing installation involves.
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PDF Guide10 pages
Commercial🔒 Registration required
EHO Inspection Readiness Guide for Food Businesses
A practical guide for Cardiff and South Wales food businesses on what EHOs assess, how to present your pest control documentation and what questions to expect.
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PDF Guide8 pages
Homeowner
Bed Bug Identification & Response Guide
How to identify bed bugs, confirm an infestation, prepare for professional treatment and prevent bed bugs from returning after travel. Includes a visual identification guide.
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PDF Checklist6 pages
Commercial🔒 Registration required
Commercial Property Maintenance Pest Prevention Checklist
A structural inspection checklist for property managers and commercial premises, identifying building fabric issues that create pest access and harbourage opportunities.
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PDF Guide10 pages
Landlord🔒 Registration required
HMO & Multi-Occupancy Pest Management Guide
Pest management in HMOs and multi-occupancy properties requires a coordinated approach. This guide covers responsibilities, treatment coordination and EHO compliance for landlords.
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PDF Guide5 pages
Seasonal
Wasp Season Preparation Guide, South Wales
Everything homeowners and businesses in South Wales need to know before and during wasp season. Includes nest identification, risk assessment and when to call a professional.
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PDF Guide6 pages
Homeowner
Loft Decontamination Guide, After Pest Infestation
Why loft cleaning matters after a rodent or bird infestation, what professional decontamination involves, how to assess contamination and what to expect from a re-insulation service.
Prevention Tips
Quick Wins for Pest Prevention in South Wales
Seal all gaps around pipes at ground and roof level
Rats enter through gaps the size of a 50p coin. Mice through a gap the size of a pencil. Check where every pipe and cable enters your building.
Use heavy-duty, lidded bins for all food waste
Lightweight bin bags and uncovered compost are the primary attractants for rats and mice in South Wales gardens.
Inspect your property every spring before pest season
A March walk-around catching gaps, blocked gutters and potential wasp nest sites prevents a summer of problems.
Act at first sign, don't wait to confirm
The earlier a pest problem is treated, the faster, cheaper and less disruptive the solution. One droppings sighting is enough to call us.
For businesses: book a pest risk assessment today
Understanding your risk profile before an EHO visit puts you in a far stronger position than reactive treatment after one.
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