Pest Control in Islington: Exciting new developments and rising pest pressures

Pest control in Islington covering Upper Street & Angel | Fast, discreet service for N1 homes & businesses amid local redevelopments

Islington has always been a borough of contrasts, from one street you’ve got historic Georgian terraces, leafy garden squares and classic British pubs; on the next, a modern block of flats, diverse restaurants and new cultural spaces. It’s this mix that gives N1 its unique and sort after character, but it’s also what makes the area such a hotspot for pests.

Building work and the ever present nightlife

Redevelopment is a huge part of the picture. Projects like Islington Square, a major mixed-use scheme off Upper Street, are transforming Islington’s old spaces into a pet day care, indoor golf company and fitness studio, alongside the continuous development of new shops and homes. That’s exciting for not just residents and businesses, but for pests too as it’s a period of opportunity.

Rodents in particular are disturbed by construction work, as the ground is dug up and old voids are exposed, rats and mice are pushed out of their hiding places. When they are uncovered, they simply spread into surrounding streets and properties in search of food and shelter. Add to that the growing number of bars, restaurants, and cafés along Upper Street, Essex Road, and around Angel, with all the bins, deliveries, and late-night footfall that come with them, and it’s no surprise that pest call-outs in Islington remain high.

Why pests thrive in N1

Some of the local factors that make Islington so appealing to pests:

• Historic housing stock – old basements, shared walls, and hidden voids are perfect pathways for mice and cockroaches.
• Mixed waste storage – flats above shops, market stalls on Chapel Market, and restaurant bin stores create easy pickings.
• Green spaces – Barnard Park, Highbury Fields, and Regent’s Canal towpaths give pigeons, squirrels, and foxes shelter within walking distance of homes.

The usual suspects

We see a familiar line-up in Islington, though each area has its quirks:

• Mice and rats – especially active around basements, communal bins, and older drains.
• Cockroaches – concentrated in busy kitchens and food storage areas.
• Wasps – nesting in lofts and wall cavities during summer months.
• Clothes moths – common in period homes storing fabrics or vintage furniture.
• Bird pests – pigeons nesting along Upper Street rooftops, leaving mess on balconies and blocking gutters.

Staying ahead of the problem

The warning signs are easy to miss at first. Scratching in the walls, droppings under the sink, or a sudden increase in flies around bin stores. Left unchecked, though, a small issue can become a real headache.

That’s why at Mercury Pest Control we take a proactive approach: surveying buildings, proofing entry points, and tailoring treatments for both heritage terraces and modern flats. With over 15 years in North London, we’ve seen how Islington’s changing landscape affects pest behaviour and we know how to keep ahead of it.

Whether you’re running a restaurant near Angel, moving into one of the new Islington Square apartments, or managing a family home by Highbury Fields, the right pest control plan is the best way to protect your space.

London pest control services that we provide

Mercury Pest Control provide expert pest control across all of London for both residential and commercial properties.

The most common London pests include;

• Pest control surveys in London | professional inspections, pest surveys, and commercial pest control contracts to identify pest activity and entry points
• Textile insect control in London | expert treatment for clothes moths, carpet beetles, and other fabric pests, including moth and carpet beetle surveys & treatments
• Rat control in London | effective rat control & prevention, rodent control, and removal for residential and commercial properties
• Mouse control in London | safe mouse control & proofing and rodent control treatment solutions
• Squirrel control in London | humane squirrel control removal and loft protection services
• Wasp and fly control in London | fast and reliable wasp control, wasp nest removal, and fly control treatments
• Bed bug treatment in London | thorough bed bug control treatments and ongoing monitoring
• Drainage surveys for rats in London | specialist CCTV drain surveys, drain surveys, drainage cleaning/high pressure jetting, and drainage no dig repairs/relining to trace and block rat access routes
• Commercial pest management in London | tailored commercial pest management, commercial pest control contracts, and pest prevention plans for all businesses including restaurants, offices, warehouses, and retail spaces
• Integrated pest management in London | long-term, environmentally responsible pest control solutions
• Flea control in London | targeted flea control treatments for residential and commercial properties
• Cockroach control in London | professional treatments for cockroaches and ongoing monitoring for all species
• Ant control in London | effective solutions for ant control and eradication of various species
• Bird control & pigeon proofing in London | professional bird deterrents and pigeon control & proofing systems for commercial properties

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