Pest Control Services in Croydon

Mice are the most common call-out in the denser parts of Croydon, and in flats they are rarely a single-property problem. Mice travel through shared voids, service risers and cavity walls, so treating one flat while the neighbouring ones go untreated usually means they come back. If you live in a block, raise it with the managing agent as well as booking a treatment, because a coordinated approach is the only thing that reliably works.

Out in the suburban streets the pattern shifts towards rats, which are more often linked to drainage faults, garden compost and bird feeders than to anything inside the house. A pest controller who only lays bait without finding the entry point is treating the symptom. Ask what they intend to do about proofing, because that is the part that stops the problem recurring.

Wasps are seasonal and comparatively cheap to deal with, typically £75 to £100 for a nest. The cost rises when access is awkward, such as a nest in a roof void or behind fascia boards. Do not attempt a nest yourself if it is high up or near an entrance you use daily.

Using professional pesticides legally requires the technician to hold a recognised competence qualification, and the main trade bodies are the British Pest Control Association and the National Pest Technicians Association. Both audit their members, so membership is a reasonable thing to ask about before booking.

If you rent, responsibility depends on the cause. Where an infestation stems from disrepair, such as gaps in brickwork or a broken drain, it is generally the landlord's problem to fix under their repairing obligations. Report it in writing and keep the record, because that written trail matters if the landlord disputes it later.

Reviewed by the South London Trades editorial team. Listing data is refreshed continuously; pricing guidance was last reviewed in August 2026.