Integrated Pest Management Services
At Pest Defence, we specialise in integrated pest management (IPM), providing a gold-standard approach to long-term pest prevention, identification and control. Rather than one-off treatments, an integrated pest management plan will help you to prevent infestations and prepare your site proactively.
Wherever you’re based in London and Essex, we offer IPM solutions tailored to your sector and your site. Get in touch to learn more or to arrange an appointment with our team.
What is Integrated Pest Management?
Integrated pest management – sometimes called integrated pest control – is a structured strategy, prioritising prevention. That means we combine inspection, monitoring, proofing, hygiene and targeted treatments to keep your premises free from pests all year round.
We only use chemical treatments sparingly and with precision, minimising the risk to people, pets and non-target species found in the wider environment of your site.
Our integrated pest management services are ideal for:
- Landlords and HMO managers
- Offices and facilities managers
- Restaurants, pubs and cafes
- Hotels and hospitality
- Healthcare facilities
- Schools, colleges and universities
When you engage in our IPM services for your site, you can expect:
- Lower risk for people, children and pets, meeting strict compliance guidelines
- Balanced ecosystems with natural pest prevention
- Reduced long-term costs, removing the need for emergency action
- Improved reputation for your brand with an eco-conscious approach
- Protection of your daily operations, keeping your business running
IPM Solutions from Pest Defence
At the heart of IPM is the need for a constant cycle of improvement. Our services mean that we can help any client, whether they already have pests or just need to ensure they continue to deter them. We deploy the following cycle:
- Survey and identify – Inspecting your site to find pests, we act on facts rather than guesswork.
Monitor and set action thresholds – Regular checks and analysis of trends to create clear trigger points for action. - Prevention-first strategy – We proof your premises, then recommend housekeeping and waste management changes, stopping pests from gaining a foothold.
- Targeted control – When needed, we intervene with physical or biological controls, only using chemicals when urgently needed.
- Review and refinement – We evaluate results, update your plan and raise your standards continuously over time.
We’re happy to discuss your need for integrated pest management to control pests no matter where you are in London and Essex, including Colchester, Chelmsford and Brentwood.
Contact us today to start with a site risk assessment and baseline survey for your building, commercial grounds or premises.