Who Can Offer Pest Control in the Braintree District?

When a pest problem strikes, it’s important to understand what your options are straight away. This means knowing exactly who can offer an efficient and effective pest control service in your area. So, over the coming months, Pest Defence will highlight three separate areas in the UK, demonstrating the various pest control services on offer and weighing up the pros and cons of each. This article will look at the Braintree District in particular.

Braintree’s town hall – Photo © Brenda Howard (cc-by-sa/2.0)

DIY pest control

This can seem like a tempting option at first, however, it can quite easily backfire. Firstly, one of the key reasons why someone with a pest problem may opt to go it alone is because it saves money. But, what they fail to take into account is the money they’ll spend on various pest control products anyway and, further, what will happen if these products don’t actually solve the problem!

Another problem is health and safety. It’s unlikely that someone attempting DIY pest control will buy any safety equipment for the reasons mentioned above. Consequently, attempting to remove potentially harmful insects such as wasps, or disease-carrying rodents, with no protective gear could be extremely dangerous.

As you can see, it’s much safer – and could well be cheaper in the grand scheme of things – to simply to hire a professional service to treat your pest problem.

Braintree’s council service

A second option is Braintree council’s own pest control service. They have two pest control officers who can offer a service for rodents, wasps, ants and fleas, but lack the time and expertise to offer a truly extensive service. Common pests such as bees, moles, bedbugs and cockroaches can’t be dealt with by the council and, unfortunately, this is a pest control service that you will still have to pay for.

So, Braintree council’s service may suffice if your problem isn’t particularly large and it doesn’t need to be resolved right away. However, for a more reliable service, it’s best to call upon professionals.

Choosing a professional service

When browsing through professional services, there are specific qualities that you want to be looking out for, namely, a company with a good reputation, a decent array of services on offer and plenty of experience. There are various ways that you can be sure of such things, for example, quality accreditations, health and safety certifications and client testimonials are all excellent markers. Just remember: opting for the lowest price does not necessarily mean the greatest value. When it comes to pest control, a safe and effective resolution is paramount, so choosing a service that can achieve this is your best bet.

Pest Defence

Pest Defence offer their services to homes and businesses throughout the Braintree District. From Halstead and Gosfield to Ridgewell and Toppesfield, Pest Defence constantly deliver exceptional pest removal, fast call-out times, a special emergency service and knowledgeable staff that you can rely on. We are fully accredited by the British Pest Control Association, and have been helping Braintree residents rest easy for years!

If you are a Braintree resident and you are concerned about a pest problem in your home or business premises, then Pest Defence Ltd can help. We offer a wide variety of first-rate pest control services, and provide expert advice to ensure that a repeat problem will not occur. If you would like to find out more, call our helpful team today and get our experts on the case!