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Pest control in Wandsworth
Rats, mice, bed bugs, cockroaches, wasps and pigeons. BPCA-certified technicians across Battersea, Putney, Tooting, Balham and the rest of the borough.
★★★★★ 4.9 on Google
BPCA member
Same-day visits
Phone lines: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm
Postcodes we cover
What we treat
Pests we deal with in Wandsworth
Homes, rented flats and businesses. We find how they get in, treat them and seal the gaps.
Rats
Bait, traps and proofing, so they don’t find their way back in.
Rat control →
Mice
Two visits 7 to 10 days apart, then the gaps sealed so they stay out.
Mouse control →
Bed bugs
Inspection, treatment and a follow-up, for flats, houses and HMOs.
Bed bug treatment →
Cockroaches
Gel and targeted treatment for flats, kitchens and food businesses.
Cockroach control →
Wasps
Nest treatment from spring to autumn, including lofts and eaves.
Wasp nest removal →
Pigeons
Netting, spikes and bird wire, and we clear the fouling.
Pigeon control →
Local know-how
Why pests spread in Wandsworth homes
Most homes here are flats, and many are Victorian houses split into flats. Mice and cockroaches move between them through shared floors and walls, so treating one flat often isn’t enough.
Rats go where there’s water and food:
Thames riverside Battersea to Putney
River Wandle
Wandsworth Common
Tooting Commons
Battersea Park
Northcote Road
Tooting Market
New Covent Garden Market Nine Elms
68%
of households live in a flat
London: 54%
17.7%
live in a house split into flats
London: 11.1%
36.3%
rent privately
London: 30.0%
Source: Census 2021, ONS
Council or private
Wandsworth Council pest control or EcoCare?
The council runs its own paid service. Here’s how the two compare.
Wandsworth Council
EcoCare
Who it’s for
Homes and businesses. Council tenants go through their housing team.
Homeowners, tenants, landlords and businesses.
Booking
Online form, paid upfront by card.
Phone or online. Same-day visits.
Proofing the gaps
Not in its list of services. Advice only for squirrels.
Yes, quoted after the survey.
Pigeons
Not on its list for homes.
Netting, spikes and bird wire.
Renting privately? The council says a recent infestation is usually the tenant’s to sort out, unless a building defect caused it. Council details checked October 2026; prices change, so see the council’s pest control page.
How it works
A rat or mouse job, step by step
Chris, our technician for south-west London, covers Wandsworth.
1
Free assessment
We find the runs and how they get in, including lofts and under floors.
2
Treatment
Bait, traps or contact gel, in tamper-resistant stations near kids or pets.
3
Second visit, 7 to 10 days later
We check for activity, top up, and seal the gaps if you’ve gone ahead.
4
Written report
Proofing is quoted separately. Landlords and agents get the same report.
Areas
Every part of Wandsworth
Plus nearby SW4, SW16 and SW19, and the rest of London. Not sure if we cover your street? Call and ask.
Battersea
SW11
Nine Elms
SW8
Balham
SW12
Putney
SW15
Roehampton
SW15
Tooting
SW17
Wandsworth Town
SW18
Earlsfield
SW18
Southfields
SW18
Reviews
What customers say
★★★★★ 4.9 on Google · recent reviews from across London
★★★★★
“Chris delivered wonderful and friendly customer service. All his advice was clear and he sorted out our rather significant mouse problem!”
Jane F. · Mice · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“No bed bugs seen anywhere in our property. George was excellent, very knowledgeable and explained everything he was doing clearly.”
Greg C. · Bed bugs · Sep 2026
★★★★★
“The phone service was fantastic. They will help you through the problem, prep and what to do after the treatment.”
Angus M. · Oct 2026
FAQ
Pest control in Wandsworth: common questions
Does Wandsworth Council do pest control?
Yes. It runs a paid service for homes, which you book online and pay for upfront by card. It treats rats, mice, cockroaches, ants, wasps, bed bugs and squirrels in lofts, but not foxes or bees. Council tenants go through their housing area team instead.
Who pays for pest control in a rented flat in Wandsworth?
The council’s guidance is that a recent infestation is usually the tenant’s responsibility if they have lived there for some time. If a building defect caused it, the council expects the landlord to arrange treatment and proofing. Either way, put it in writing to your landlord.
Which parts of Wandsworth do you cover?
The whole borough, including Battersea, Nine Elms, Balham, Putney, Roehampton, Tooting, Earlsfield, Southfields and Wandsworth Town (SW8, SW11, SW12, SW15, SW17 and SW18).
Why do mice keep coming back in my flat?
In converted houses and blocks, mice travel from flat to flat through shared floor voids, risers and party walls. If only one flat gets treated, they can come back from next door. The shared areas then need treating and proofing too, which usually falls to the landlord, freeholder or managing agent.
How does a rat or mouse treatment work?
Usually two visits, 7 to 10 days apart. We use bait, traps or contact gel, in tamper-resistant stations if children or pets are around. You get a written report, and proofing is quoted separately after the free assessment.
Does the council deal with pigeons?
Pigeons aren’t on the council’s list of treatments for homes. We deal with pigeons using netting, spikes and bird wire, and we clear the fouling.
Do you work with restaurants and shops in Wandsworth?
Yes. We work with food businesses, shops and offices, and we can arrange visits outside opening hours.
When can you come out?
Usually the same day, and often within the hour. Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 7pm, and Saturday 10am to 6pm.
Pests in Wandsworth? Talk to a technician today.
Phone lines: Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat 10am–6pm