Leading pest solutions

24/07/2026

Another brilliant July Installer of the Month entry, this time from the team at Leading pest solutions 👏🐦

They have used Defender Wide Plastic Pigeon Spikes to protect several of the pigeons’ favourite perching spots on this property, including the roof ridge, television aerial and chimney stack.

The wide curved ridge tiles required a double row of spikes, installed with the pins overlapping to ensure there were no comfortable gaps for pigeons to land. This is exactly the sort of careful placement we love to see.

Defender Wide Plastic is one of our favourite spikes. The flexible polycarbonate pins have a natural spring to them, helping to discourage birds without bending out of shape. When installed in the UK, they also come with a 15 year material warranty.

Their lightweight construction makes them particularly useful for aerials, as they deter birds from perching without disrupting the television signal 📺

The team also remembered the chimney stack, another popular lookout point where pigeons can leave fouling on the roof, block gutters and create ongoing cleaning and maintenance costs.

Thank you to Leading Pest Solutions for choosing Defender Bird Spikes and for tagging us in this excellent installation 📸

For help with perching pigeons in Hornchurch, Upminster and the surrounding area, give the team at Leading Pest Solutions a call and get the problem sorted once and for all.

12/07/2026

🐦 Another successful bird proofing installation completed! 🏠

We recently installed high-quality plastic bird spikes along the roof ridge and TV aerial to prevent birds from landing and roosting.

Birds resting on rooftops and aerials can cause:
✔️ Bird fouling
✔️ Damage to roofs and aerials
✔️ Blocked gutters
✔️ Ongoing maintenance and cleaning costs

Our professionally installed plastic bird spikes provide a safe, humane and effective deterrent, helping to keep birds away while protecting your property.

If you’re having problems with nuisance birds at your home or business, get in touch with Leading Pest Solutions Ltd for a free, no-obligation quote.

📍 Covering Essex & London

Defender Bird Spikes

27/05/2026

17/05/2026

During inspection, evidence showed rats were gaining access beneath the exterior wall area of the property through gaps and open voids. To prevent further ingress, all identified access points were professionally proofed using a strong sand and cement mix. The area was first cleared of loose debris and soil before the voids and gaps were filled and sealed to create a solid barrier against rodent entry. Proofing works were completed to help prevent future infestations and improve the integrity of the external structure.

17/05/2026

Always grafting. Rats entering property from neighbouring property, re cementing area to stop rats gaining entry.

04/03/2026

Bed Bug Treatment – Steam & Insecticide Application

This property had clear signs of bed bug activity, with live specimens discovered behind wall fixtures and around the bed area.

To eliminate the infestation, we carried out a targeted bed bug treatment using professional steam and insecticide application.

Treatment process:
• Full inspection of the affected room
• Removal of fixtures and inspection behind frames and fittings
• High-temperature steam treatment applied to cracks, joints, and harbourage areas to instantly kill bed bugs and eggs
• Residual insecticide applied to key areas including skirting boards, bed frames, and surrounding surfaces to provide ongoing control
• Advice given to the occupant on preparation and follow-up procedures

Steam is highly effective because the heat penetrates deep into cracks and fabric areas, killing bed bugs at all life stages, while the insecticide provides longer-term protection against remaining activity.

Early detection and professional treatment are essential when dealing with bed bugs to prevent the infestation spreading throughout the property.

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

Squirrel Activity in Loft Space

Severe squirrel activity identified within the loft void. Evidence included disturbed and compacted insulation, droppings throughout, and clear nesting areas formed within the insulation.

Squirrels can cause significant damage once inside a property. They commonly:
• Tear up insulation for nesting
• Gnaw timber, pipework and stored items
• Chew electrical wiring, creating fire risks
• Damage plasterboard and loft boarding
• Create strong odours and contamination from droppings and urine

In this case, trapping measures were installed and one squirrel was successfully caught. Further proofing and access point identification will be carried out to prevent re-entry and protect the property long-term.

If you’re hearing scratching or movement in your loft, it’s important to act quickly before further damage occurs.




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19/02/2026

Pigeon Cull & Guano Clean – Commercial Warehouse

Attended a commercial warehouse following reports of a pigeon infestation within the building. Large numbers of pigeons were roosting internally at high level steelwork and ledges, resulting in significant guano contamination to walls, flooring, and stock areas.

A controlled pigeon cull was carried out in accordance with current wildlife legislation and site-specific risk assessments. All works were undertaken safely using appropriate equipment and strict safety protocols.

Following the cull, a full guano clean was completed. This included:

• Removal of heavy guano deposits from floors, walls, ledges and structural steel
• Manual scraping of impacted areas
• Safe collection and disposal of contaminated waste
• Application of professional-grade disinfectant to sanitise affected areas
• Deep clean of floor surfaces to remove residue and reduce slip hazards

All operatives wore full PPE including disposable coveralls, gloves, and respiratory protection due to the health risks associated with pigeon guano (including bacteria and airborne spores).

Site left clean, sanitised, and significantly reduced risk of further contamination.

18/02/2026

Kitchen Unit Proofing – Rat Entry Point

Attended property following reports of rats entering the kitchen area. On inspection, a gap was identified beneath the kitchen units at floor level, allowing rodent access from behind the cabinets.

Kickboards were removed to gain full access to the void. The affected area was cleared of debris and inspected for additional entry points. Proofing works were then carried out by sealing the identified gaps using rodent-resistant materials to prevent further access.

All areas were secured and kitchen units reinstated.

Entry point successfully sealed. No further access possible via this location.