Lightning Pest Specialists

Lightning Pest Specialists A family-run pest control business with over a decade's experience preventing and resolving pest problems throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.

We keep our prices low without sacrificing the quality of our service.

It's time for my annual post to make sure everyone knows I'm still alive! As the weather starts to warm up, the insects ...
19/03/2026

It's time for my annual post to make sure everyone knows I'm still alive!
As the weather starts to warm up, the insects are making a nuisance of themselves already. Treated my first couple of ant jobs that were already plaguing properties last week.
Even with this nice weather, the rodents are still feeling the chill of a night and are seeking shelter in people's homes. Here is a kickboard I pulled down to reveal the greasy marks from the mouse fur to indicate a very well used entry point.
If you hear any scuttling or have any concerns, just send a message or give me a call and I can sort it out.
Take care in the meantime, and I'll probably be back in 2027 🤣 (I'll try and do better this year)

It's been way too long since my last Facebook update, but I've been so busy keeping Edinburgh (and all of the lothian ar...
21/12/2024

It's been way too long since my last Facebook update, but I've been so busy keeping Edinburgh (and all of the lothian areas) free from pests that I don't always get the opportunity to update my socials!
It's been another hectic year, and I'd like to wish everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year.
Although pests don't like to take holidays, I do need to take one from time to time, and I'd like to spend a bit of family time over the festive period, so I'll be unavailable for any call-outs until the week of the 30th Dec.
I'd also like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for your continued trust in resolving your pest problems.
See you all in the New Year!

It's not just France that are inundated with bedbugs! I've certainly seen more than my fair share in recent times. This ...
11/10/2023

It's not just France that are inundated with bedbugs! I've certainly seen more than my fair share in recent times. This particular case had gotten out of control, but you can see plenty of tell-tale signs of bedbug spotting in all the likely harbouring areas.
Don't let the bedbugs bite! Call Lightning Pest Specialists for a swift response and effective treatment.

This wet weather doesn't seem to want to let up and I'm finding that the rodents are seeking shelter during this monsoon...
02/08/2023

This wet weather doesn't seem to want to let up and I'm finding that the rodents are seeking shelter during this monsoon season, so if you hear any scratching in the walls or loft space, chances are you have an unwelcome visitor.
One of the first bits of advice during a rodent treatment is to remove food sources as this will attract vermin. In this picture of a customers garden, what appears to be gravel in their garden turned out to be a full sack of bird seed strewn on the ground. This was just one of 3 areas in their garden providing an all-you-can-eat buffet for anything passing by.
It comes as no surprise that rats were making good use of this abundance of food.

The wasp season has well and truly begun, so keep your eyes peeled for them. Already had a few gardeners getting stung w...
17/07/2023

The wasp season has well and truly begun, so keep your eyes peeled for them. Already had a few gardeners getting stung when trimming hedges, builders landscaping gardens and ripping through the subterranean nests, and plenty getting into the loft spaces just now. Getting them treated early is the best course of action as the number will be lower and there will be no potential juvenile queens to possibly return in future years.

This job certainly gets me to many unique places. Here I am standing in front of a tree planted by the lover (David Rizzio) of Mary Queen of Scots as a gift to her, making it a whopping 450 years old!

20/05/2023

Out and about saving the bees again. These guys have taken up residence in a bird box which was easily removed and relocated to somewhere less obstructive and a better surrounding environment for them to feed/pollinate.
Massive thanks to one of my customers for kindly letting me use their land (they had an empty bee hotel already, so this is a cheating way of getting bees!)

I've been plugging away, keeping the rodents at bay these last few months! However, a milestone was hit in the last coup...
22/04/2023

I've been plugging away, keeping the rodents at bay these last few months! However, a milestone was hit in the last couple of weeks, which was celebrated in style with a lovely gammon roast... it has now been a full year since setting up the business, and I would like to thank my family for their support and all the customers that have put their faith in me to rid them of their problems.
Here's to many years to come.
Cheers to you all!

Looks like a rat may have been trying to audition for the ratatouille sequel and trying it's paw at baking. After nibbli...
23/02/2023

Looks like a rat may have been trying to audition for the ratatouille sequel and trying it's paw at baking.
After nibbling through the back of a kitchen cupboard it had then dragged all of the cupcake cases behind the kickboards along with a few packets of chocolate nibbles.
Things you don't expect to find when you open your cupboard! If you have any concerns, don't hesitate to get in contact.

When the rats have been living in your shed and not only chewed your favourite gardening gloves, but also found the slug...
17/01/2023

When the rats have been living in your shed and not only chewed your favourite gardening gloves, but also found the slug pellets rather tasty (and turned their droppings blue!). The cold weather means that rodents are seeking refuge to stay warm. An easy area is under decking/sheds or even in the loft above. If you have any concerns about any scratching noises that weren't there before, give Lightning Pest Specialists a call to arrange a survey/treatment.

It always makes me happy when I see a glowing review or recommendation for Lightning Pest Specialists, but a bottle of w...
12/01/2023

It always makes me happy when I see a glowing review or recommendation for Lightning Pest Specialists, but a bottle of wine as a thank you for a job well done is also much appreciated!
Here's to another successful year ahead 🍷

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22 East Farm Of Gilmerton
Edinburgh
EH178TG

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Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm
Saturday 8am - 5:30pm
Sunday 8am - 5:30pm

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