Our services
Pest Control & Removal
From rats and mice to wasps, bed bugs and cockroaches, Blades Pest Solutions delivers fast, RSPH-qualified treatment across the UK - with same-day appointments and 24/7 emergency call-outs. Choose a pest below for our full identification, treatment and prevention guide.
What we treat
Pests we treat
Expert identification, treatment and prevention for the UK's most common pests.
Ants Control
Ants are small, typically 2-15 mm long, and vary in colour from black to red or brown.
Ant treatment guide
Bed Bugs Control
Bed bugs are small, flat, and oval-shaped insects, typically reddish-brown in colour.
Bed Bug treatment guide
Bees Control
Recognising Bees: Identifying bees correctly is crucial for managing their presence safely and effectively.
Bee treatment guide
Beetles and Carpet Beetles Control
Beetles: Beetles are a diverse group of insects with thousands of species found in the UK.
Beetle and Carpet Beetle treatment guide
Cockroaches Control
Cockroaches are one of the most persistent pests in the UK, and they pose significant health risks.
Cockroach treatment guide
Fleas Control
Fleas are small, wingless insects that feed on the blood of mammals and birds.
Flea treatment guide
Flies Control
Flies come in various types, including house flies, fruit flies, and drain flies: House Flies: Typically grey with black stripes, about 6-7 mm long, with hairy bodies and large, red eyes.
Fly treatment guide
Mice Control
Mice are typically recognised by their small size, with bodies measuring 7-10 cm long, not including the tail.
Mouse treatment guide
Pigeons Control
Recognising Pigeons: Pigeons, also known as rock doves, are common urban birds and can become a nuisance when they roost or nest in inappropriate places.
Pigeon treatment guide
Rats Control
Rats are typically identified by their grey or brown fur, long, scaly tails, and robust bodies, measuring 20-40 cm in length including the tail.
Rat treatment guide
Silverfish Control
Recognising Silverfish: Identifying silverfish correctly is crucial for managing their presence safely and effectively.
Silverfish treatment guide
Squirrels Control
Squirrels are common but can be troublesome if they enter your home or business.
Squirrel treatment guide
Wasps Control
Wasps are typically slender with narrow waists, smooth bodies, and can range from 1-2.5 cm in length.
Wasp treatment guide
Not sure what you've got?
Compare & identify
Telling pests apart changes how they're treated. These quick guides help you work out exactly what you're dealing with.
Identification
Bed Bugs vs Fleas: Bites & Identification
Bed bugs and fleas both bite at night and hide in soft furnishings, but they need very different treatment. Here is how to tell which one you really have so you can act fast.
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Carpet Beetles vs Bed Bugs: How to Tell Them Apart
Both turn up in bedrooms, but they are very different problems with very different fixes. Here is how to tell carpet beetles from bed bugs so you take the right action first time.
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Noises in the Loft: Is It Rats, Mice, Squirrels or Birds?
Scratching or scurrying overhead? The sound, the time of day and the signs will tell you whether you have squirrels, rats, mice or birds - and what to do about it.
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Rat Droppings vs Mouse Droppings: An Identification Guide
Found droppings but not sure what left them? This guide shows you how to tell rat droppings from mouse droppings by size, shape and location - and why getting it right changes the right course of action.
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Rats vs Mice: How to Tell the Difference
Rats and mice leave very different clues, and knowing which one you have changes how the problem is treated. Here is how to tell them apart quickly and what to do next.
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Wasp or Bee? How to Tell the Difference
Wasp or bee? Getting the identification right changes everything: wasps can be treated, but honey bees are vital pollinators that we relocate or leave wherever we safely can.
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Got a pest problem? We'll sort it - fast.
Speak to a local, RSPH-qualified engineer now. 24/7 emergency cover and same-day response across the UK.