Pest Control Bonnington

Pest Control in Bonnington

Bonnington is a scattered parish on the edge of Romney Marsh, where the flat marshland meets the rising ground of the Kent hills. The handful of houses here sit among drainage ditches, sheep pasture and open fields and the landscape is as flat and open as anywhere in Kent. This is classic rat territory. The ditches that criss-cross the marsh provide water and cover and the agricultural activity keeps food supplies topped up year-round. We carry out rat control at properties across the Bonnington area and the challenge is always the same. With so much suitable habitat surrounding every home, keeping rats out requires good building maintenance as well as active pest management. Blocking gaps under doors, around pipe entries and in outbuilding walls makes a real difference.

The damp conditions on the marsh also create problems with insects. Fleas are carried by the sheep and livestock that graze the pastures and by the foxes and rabbits that live along the ditchbanks. Homes with dogs that walk across the marshland regularly deal with flea problems and treating both the pet and the house is essential for getting on top of an infestation. The dampness also means that ground-floor rooms in older properties can suffer from woodlice and other moisture-loving insects, though these are more of a nuisance than a health concern.

Mice move into buildings around Bonnington as the weather cools and the older properties on the marsh with their thick walls and uneven foundations are the hardest to keep sealed. Mouse control in these homes often requires patience and a systematic approach to finding all the entry points. During summer, wasp nests appear in outbuildings and roof spaces and the undisturbed nature of many of the buildings around Bonnington means colonies can grow large before they are spotted.