Pest Control in Thornton & Allerton

Common Pests in Thornton & Allerton

Rats are common across the area, particularly near the older agricultural land boundaries and in the allotments and gardens of residential streets. Mice readily enter the stone-built terraces through gaps in traditional construction. Wasps are a significant summer pest, with the elevated position and proximity to open countryside increasing nesting activity. Cluster flies are notably common in the rural properties around Denholme and on the higher ground. Moles cause problems in gardens and playing fields across Thornton and Allerton. Squirrels access loft spaces in properties near the wooded areas around Thornton Viaduct.