Protex Pest Control Services

15/07/2026

The newspapers have been writing about 'mutant bed bugs’ spreading across the UK as summer travel peaks.

With more of us travelling, staying in hotels, and booking short-term holiday rentals, bed bugs are easily hitchhiking back into homes inside suitcases and clothing. When people try to deal with them using cheap shop-bought sprays, they find the bugs simply survive the treatment.

If you are travelling this summer, there are a few straightforward ways to protect your property:

• Inspect first - Don't put your suitcase straight onto the bed or carpet when you check into a room. Use the luggage rack and do a quick check of the mattress seams for tiny black spots.

• Heat is your best tool - When you get back, wash your travel clothes at 60°C immediately.

• Skip the DIY chemicals - Successfully eradicating an infestation requires a targeted combination of deep inspection, physical extraction, and professional heat treatments. A successful treatment needs a professional pest control technician.

If you manage a hotel, a short-stay rental, or a commercial property in London and want to make sure your preventive checks are in order, get in touch with our team at Protex Pest Control.

Email [email protected]

08/07/2026

If you are lucky enough to have some outdoor space, you’ll want to enjoy it without having to worry about pest birds stealing your snacks or causing a health risk due to their bird droppings.

Our bird control team are experienced bird netting installers, and will ensure the right type of net is used for your property. They work with small and large properties.

To obtain a no obligation quotation email [email protected]

01/07/2026

The England team aren’t the only one’s focusing on a net this summer! 😉 ⚽

Our bird control team are out and about helping London residents and commercial properties keep nesting pigeons away with professionally installed bird netting and bird deterrents.

Here’s an example of a job we did at a football stadium near London.

Pigeons will seek out places where there is space to shelter and food to eat.

The Protex Pest Control bird control division can access your roof and grandstands to install effective pigeon deterrents . Our IRATA qualified abseilers have extensive experience of complex installations on multi-story buildings, car parks and stadiums. Get in touch if you need to deter pigeons from your venue.

24/06/2026

How the summer heatwave can drive pests to your property ☀️🐀

When a heatwave hits the UK, our daily routines change completely. We fling windows open, turn up the air conditioning, and look for any way to stay cool. But we are not the only ones reacting to the rising temperatures.

Hot weather changes how insects and rodents behave.

It is important to understand what can happen to your property during a hot spell so that you know how to keep your property protected.

Find out more - https://protexpest.co.uk/2026/06/24/how-the-summer-heatwave-can-increase-pests/

17/06/2026

We joke, but if bedbugs find their way into your home, it can be extremely unpleasant and worrying.

And the most common ways for bedbugs to get into your home, is in clothing, luggage, or furniture. Often, it is the eggs that become attached to these materials, which then transfer onto the soft furnishings in your home.

If you think you might have bedbugs, please contact us straightaway before the problem increases.

We do not recommend you try to get rid of bed bugs yourself.

One of our trained pest control experts will be able to assess the problem and recommend the correct treatment. We use the most effective solutions available to the pest control trade.

Email [email protected].

10/06/2026

Living with a pest infestation can result in anxiety, psychological distress, sleep disruption, fatigue, stigma, shame, social isolation, depression and low mood.

In a new report by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), it states that depressive symptoms were 2.9 times more likely in households with a cockroach infestation and 5.1 times more likely in households with both cockroach and mouse infestations.

The report also shows that:

🪳 Professional pest control reduces the average cost of an infestation by around £2,000 in complex cases, compared to situations where professional help is not sought. Delayed intervention costs an average of £700 more per case in direct costs.

🐀 An average of 64% of pest management is reactive rather than preventative. The consequences of inaction are clear. On average, 41% of clients would face reputational damage without pest control intervention, while 26% could face legal or enforcement action.

Contact us today for your preventative pest control assessment – email [email protected]

03/06/2026

Pigeons nesting on your solar panels?

Solar panels on rooftops provide a warm and safe place for birds. They will nest under the panels to benefit from the added protection and shelter they provide.

The most effective way to deter pigeons from nesting is to install bird netting, spikes or a solar skirt. Bird netting or solar skirts are placed around the edge of your solar panels to prevent pigeons from accessing the area underneath. Bird spikes are fixed to the edges of the panels to keep the pigeons away.

It’s also important to ensure that there isn’t access to any leftover food around your property. Keep your rubbish in sealed bags and put it into a bin with a lid.

The best way to protect your solar panels is to use a professional. Bird netting must be fitted correctly to ensure that it is effective and won’t hurt or trap the birds. It’s also dangerous to do anything on your roof without the correct equipment and protection.

Our bird control experts have more than a decade of experience installing bird netting and bird deterrents. We have a specialist team of IRATA qualified rope access technicians to reach the highest of places. We will safely remove an infestation, clean the droppings and prevent recurrence in the future.

Contact us for a no obligation quotation - [email protected].

20/05/2026

Why DIY pigeon control can backfire. 👇

Pigeons have almost become as synonymous with London as the iconic red bus. Unfortunately, their presence can quickly become a nuisance causing droppings, noise, and potential health risks.

Many Londoners, frustrated by pigeon problems, might consider tackling the issue themselves.

However, trying DIY pigeon removal and bird deterrents can often backfire, leading to bigger problems and potential harm. Hiring a professional bird control expert in London is the wiser choice.

Find out more here - https://protexpest.co.uk/2024/02/28/pigeon-control-london/

Many Londoners, frustrated by pigeons, might consider trying DIY pigeon removal but this lead to bigger problems and potential harm.

06/05/2026

How are pest control costs calculated?

The costs to remove or deter pests from your property will vary depending on several factors.

There are different treatments for each pest. All our treatments are specially for the pest control trade and are the safest and most effective solutions to solve a pest problem.

We will provide a quotation for bird control and abseiling work following a surveyors visit to your site, as each situation is so unique.

If we are solving a rat or mice infestation, our pest control technicians will need to return to the property to check the baiting points and ensure that all pesticides and carcasses are safely removed. The number of visits will vary depending on the severity of the infestation.

Learn more - https://protexpest.co.uk/2025/01/22/how-are-pest-control-costs-calculated/

The costs to remove pests from your property will vary depending on several factors. The severity of the infestation plays a role in calculating the cost.

01/04/2026

Bedbugs are difficult to remove as they can hide in the tiniest of cracks and crevices in your furniture. Please contact a professional pest control company if you have a bedbug problem. Email us [email protected]