If you’ve spotted signs of rats or mice in your Edinburgh property, the infestation is almost certainly more established than those first signs suggest.
Rodents are rarely found alone.
Edinburgh’s mix of older tenement buildings, Victorian drainage infrastructure, and the Water of Leith running through residential and commercial areas creates conditions that sustain a significant year-round rodent population.
We provide professional pest control and a dedicated rodent control service in Edinburgh for homes and businesses throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.
With BPCA-accredited pest control technicians, a free pest survey on every job, and same-day response for urgent callouts, call 0131 526 3220 to speak to our Edinburgh team.
Rat Control and Mouse Control in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s older housing stock presents particular challenges for rat control and mouse control.
Brown rats are well established in the city’s drainage network, and the Old Town’s historic stone buildings provide the gaps and voids that allow rodents to move between properties and sewers with very little resistance.
Treating rat infestations in Edinburgh
For rat control in Edinburgh, our pest control technicians carry out a full survey of your property before any treatment begins.
We map entry points, identify harbourage sites, and build a clear picture of where the infestation is active.
Once we know the size and scale of the issue at hand, we will tailor our approach for effective solutions.
Mouse control in Edinburgh
House mice are the most common indoor rodent pest in Edinburgh.
They enter properties through gaps as small as 6mm, nesting inside walls, behind cookers, and within kitchen units.
If you need to get rid of mice in an Edinburgh property, catching the problem early makes treatment far more straightforward than dealing with a colony that’s been active through a full winter.
Effective mouse control combines targeted trapping, bait placement inside the property, and pest proofing to seal the entry points that allowed access.
Without that last step, the local mouse population will replace any cleared infestation within weeks.
Pest proofing and prevention
Every rodent control job in Edinburgh includes advice on proofing the property against re-infestation.
We repair or seal structural defects using wire mesh, metal plates, and rodent-grade foam where needed.
We also identify contributing factors, including drainage defects and food storage issues, that give pests ongoing reasons to return.
The attending pest control technician advises what to address to stay pest free in the long term pest prevention.
Signs You Have a Pest Problem in Your Property
Pest infestations are rarely obvious in the early stages.
By the time most people contact a pest controller, the problem has been active for several weeks. These are the signs that usually prompt a call.
Rat Signs
Droppings along skirting boards and in loft spaces, gnaw marks on timber and pipework, and smear marks along walls where rats follow regular routes.
Burrow activity in garden soil near fences and foundations also indicates an established rat infestation nearby.
Mouse Activity Signs
Small droppings scattered in kitchen cupboards and behind appliances, gnaw marks on packaging or skirting boards, and scratching sounds in walls and ceilings after dark.
Not Sure? Contact Our Pest Control Service
They may seem like similar signs, but it is important to know which rodent you are dealing with as both require separate approaches for treatment.
Don’t worry if you aren’t sure what rodent is in your property. That’s exactly what our pest controllers are trained to identify.
We start every treatment with a pest survey so we can identify the pest species before any treatment begins.
Our team makes sure to apply the right method first time, for a solution that works.
Pest Control in Edinburgh: Wasp Nests, Bed Bugs, Moths, Ants, Bird Control, and More
We don’t just handle rodent control. Our team correctly identifies and manages a full range of pest species.
The pests below are among the most common pest control callouts our Edinburgh pest control team handles alongside rodent work.
Wasp nest removal in Edinburgh
Edinburgh wasp nest problems typically start in late spring when new colonies establish in roof spaces, shed walls, garden structures, and under eaves.
Wasp nests grow rapidly through summer and a nest left untreated through June and July can contain thousands of insects by August.
Wasp nest removal in Edinburgh requires treatment at the nest itself. Our pest control technicians treat the nest directly, and we revisit if necessary to confirm the nest is fully inactive.
Bed bug and moth treatment
Bed bugs is a tourist city which means it is constantly under attack by bed bugs.
Early treatment matters because bed bugs spread easily between rooms and adjoining properties.
Moth infestations damage natural fibre clothing, carpets, and upholstery.
Common moth species in Edinburgh include the common clothes moth and the brown house moth.
Treatment covers adult moths, larvae, and eggs, with advice on preventing further damage to stored textiles.
Ant, flea and fly control
Ant infestations range from garden species entering through ground-floor openings to established pest control issues in commercial kitchens and food storage areas.
Flea control covers both the pet and the property to deal with the full lifecycle.
Fly control includes electronic fly control units and fly screen installation for commercial premises with food hygiene requirements.
Bird control services
Pigeon control is the most frequent pest bird control callout in Edinburgh, with pigeons causing structural damage and fouling on rooftops, window ledges, and commercial premises across the city centre and surrounding areas.
Our bird control include netting, proofing, and species-appropriate deterrents.
We also provide gull control across Edinburgh and the Lothians, where coastal gull species cause persistent problems on both commercial and residential buildings.
Commercial Pest Control in Edinburgh
Commercial premises in Edinburgh face pest pressures that residential properties don’t.
Food businesses, hospitality venues, hotels, and care facilities across the Edinburgh area operate under strict environmental health requirements, and any pest infestation discovered during an inspection can result in immediate closure.
A rat problem or wasp nest in a commercial kitchen is a compliance control issue, not just a nuisance. Resolving it quickly and documenting the treatment is a requirement for environmental health purposes, and failure to do so can affect insurance cover and audit certification.
We provide commercial pest control services for businesses throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians, including planned pest management contracts with regular inspections, monitoring, and rapid-response treatment. Documentation from our visits supports environmental health, insurance, and audit compliance requirements.
For businesses that need to demonstrate pest control credentials for audit purposes, we hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications. We’re members of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), which sets the standards for the pest control industry in the UK.
Areas We Cover in Edinburgh and the Lothians
As a local pest control company, we’re serving all areas of Edinburgh and the Lothians, including East Lothian, West Lothian, and Midlothian. Our Edinburgh pest control team covers every part of the city and the wider region.
We also serve properties across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas including Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Penicuik, Livingston, Dunbar, and Haddington. If you’re not sure whether we cover your area, call us and we’ll confirm.
The City of Edinburgh Council environmental health team provides a pest control service for some pest species, but capacity is limited and response times can be slow during busy periods.
For urgent pest control issues across Edinburgh, a private service typically offers a faster response and a clearer treatment plan.
Why Our Edinburgh Pest Control Team
As a trusted pest control business, here’s what sets our Edinburgh service apart when you’re comparing pest control companies in Edinburgh.
Over 2 Decades of Pest Control Service in Edinburgh
Founded in 2001 and based in Glasgow, our experienced pest control team has direct experience in the pest control industry working across Edinburgh, the Lothians, and wider Scotland.
Not every pest control company based in Edinburgh itself can offer that depth of specialist knowledge across pest management.
BPCA Accredited Professional Pest Control
We’re members of the British Pest Control Association and our pest control technicians hold BPCA qualifications.
Membership means our practices are independently assessed, and we can provide documentation confirming pest control standards to any Edinburgh business that needs it.
For industry leading pest control, contact Pest Solutions today.
Full Range of Pest Services in Edinburgh Area
From rodent control to wasp nest removal in Edinburgh, bed bug treatment, moth control, bird control services, and more.
We cover every common pest species Edinburgh residents and businesses encounter.
Emergency Pest Control
Our pest control experts always aim to get out to you as soon as we can.
Urgent callouts receive a same-day response across the Edinburgh area wherever possible.
Effective Pest Control
We provide pest control solutions designed to resolve the pest infestation at the source and keep your property pest free going forward.
Get Your Free Edinburgh Rodent Control Survey
If you have a rat problem, mouse infestation, or any other pest control issue in your home or business, get in touch with our pest control Edinburgh team and we’ll arrange a free survey.
Our local Edinburgh pest control team delivers effective pest control solutions across the city and the Lothians, dealing with pest issues right at the source rather than treating symptoms.
Call our friendly team today on 0131 526 3220 for a free, no-obligations quote. Same-day response is available for emergency pest control callouts across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.
