London pests that go bump in the night this Halloween 

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October is a month of cobwebs, pumpkins and all things spooky, . For London households, the scariest creatures aren’t ghosts or ghouls, they’re the pests sneaking into your home as the nights grow colder and darker.

At Mercury Pest Control, we know Halloween is all about creepy-crawlies. So, let’s shine a light on the pests you might meet this season, the ones that really do go bump in the night.

Spiders: the misunderstood house guests 

Nothing screams Halloween quite like a spider dangling from the ceiling. They might startle you as they dash across the carpet, but the truth is, spiders are the unsung heroes of autumn. When they head indoors, they’re not after you, they’re after the insects that sneak into your home.

In fact, the bigger the spider, the harder it’s been working to keep your home free of flies and moths. So, before you grab the nearest shoe, remember: these ‘eight-legged freaks’ are free pest control in disguise, and they will leave you alone, if you leave them alone. 

The real horror story: mice and rats

Spiders might earn their keep, but mice and rats are a different story altogether. When rodents invade London homes, they bring three things with them: disease, damage and drama. They contaminate food, gnaw through wiring and multiply at a terrifying speed. IT can be a truly horrific experience for us humans. 

During autumn, mice and rats are more attracted to the indoors, due to the added warmth our houses bring. They like to find quiet secluded spaces, such as loft spaces, wall cavities, behind kitchen cupboards or appliances, or even (unused) fire places. 

If you notice droppings anywhere in your house, scratching noises at night or food packets mysteriously nibbled, you most likely have a four legged house guest, and unlike a Halloween scare fest, this pest won’t vanish when the lights come on, it’s time to call the professionals. 

Cockroaches: the ultimate survivors

Cockroaches are resilient. Some love to say they would be the only creatures left after a nuclear apocalypse, meaning, they may be one of the toughest pests around. They carry harmful bacteria, thrive in the shadows and can cause serious issues for both homes and businesses.

For restaurants, takeaways and food production sites, a cockroach outbreak is more than unpleasant, it’s reputation-ruining. If you’re spotting live or dead roaches, finding their small, dark, pepper-like droppings, noticing brown, oily smear marks, discovering empty egg casings, or detecting a persistent, musty or oily odor, it is time to give Mercury Pest Control a call. 

Moths and pantry pests: the fabric and food destroyers

An estimated 5%-10% of us suffer from mottephobia: the fear of moths. For many, moths are the stuff of nightmares, but in the real world, they will leave you with ruined jumpers and cupboards full of chewed food packets. Clothes moth larvae feast on natural fibres, leaving tiny holes in your favourite items. Pantry moths, meanwhile, make themselves at home in cereals, pasta and even spices.

These pests don’t just snack on food, they chew straight through packaging, meaning your kitchen can quickly become their buffet table.

Common hotspots for pantry moths include:

• Cereals, grains and pasta
• Dried fruit, nuts and even pet food
• Left out Trick or Treat snacks

Spotting casings, webbing or food damage is your sign to call in Mercury Pest Control before things spiral out of control.

Don’t let pests haunt your home and call London Pest Control this Halloween

Spiders may deserve a reprieve this spooky season, but rodents, cockroaches and moths are a different matter. Left unchecked, they can spread quickly and cause serious damage to your health, home or business.

At Mercury Pest Control, we deal with London’s most stubborn infestations every day. Whether it’s rodents in your walls, cockroaches in your kitchen or moths in your wardrobe, our qualified team will act quickly to stop pests in their tracks.

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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