Flea treatment after a pet infestation
Forton · One treatment · full ground floor
Bites around the ankles in a Forton home with two cats. Carpets, soft furnishings and pet bedding areas treated, with a vacuuming schedule for the following fortnight.
Open 24/7 · Trained pest control technicians covering all of Somerset
Pest control in Chard
Somerset's highest town gets plenty of loft rodents — Chard mouse and rat control with proofing included.
South Somerset · TA20 postcodes · open 24/7
Local knowledge
Why pests take hold in Chard
Callouts in Chard cover Furnham, Avishayes, Forton and Tatworth and the outlying lanes. Because the hilltop estates back onto farmland and the old factory sites hold long-standing rat harbourage, treatment here is as much about proofing as it is about the treatment itself.
Locally that usually means farm-edge rats, factory and workshop contracts and mice in rented terraces. We find the entry point rather than just treating what you can see — important here, where long steep approaches to the Avishayes estates and wide plots mean external baiting points are spread out, and we cover Combe St Nicholas and Winsham too.
Insured, discreet and local. Nothing is charged by the hour and nothing is added afterwards, right across TA20.
Treatments
What we treat in Chard
One local team for every kind of job in Chard — whether you are looking for pest control near you, an exterminator, vermin or rodent control, fumigation of a room, or a scheduled contract for a business. Every service below covers Chard and the TA20 postcodes villages around it, 24 hours a day.
Emergency
Wasp & hornet nest removal in Chard
Nests treated the same day across Chard, from Furnham to Avishayes. We treat at the entry point so the whole nest goes, not just the wasps you can see.
Signs: A steady stream of wasps in and out of one point in the roof, a soffit, an air brick or a shed corner, usually from June onwards.
One visit in almost every case · We visit, then quote a fixed price
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More on wasp & hornet nest removal →Urgent
Rat & mouse control in Chard
Rodent control across Chard: survey, secured bait and traps, then the entry points blocked. Furnham and Avishayes keep us busiest.
Signs: Droppings behind appliances, gnawed packaging, scratching in the loft or under floors at night, and a sharp ammonia smell in cupboards.
Usually two to three visits over a few weeks · We visit, then quote a fixed price
Also searched as: rat control, mouse control, mice pest control, rodent control in Chard.
More on rat & mouse control →Urgent
Bed bug treatment in Chard
We treat bed bugs across Chard including Avishayes flats and lets, with landlord-ready paperwork if you need it.
Signs: Rows of bites on arms and legs, small blood spots on the sheets, and dark specks along the mattress seams and headboard joints.
Two visits, around two weeks apart · We visit, then quote a fixed price
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More on bed bug treatment →Urgent
Cockroach control in Chard
Cockroach treatment for Chard kitchens, flats and food premises, with gel baiting and monitoring until the count is zero.
Signs: Insects scattering when the kitchen light goes on, a musty smell, droppings like ground pepper behind units and around warm appliances.
Two to three visits · We visit, then quote a fixed price
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More on cockroach control →Urgent
Flea treatment in Chard
Fleas cleared from Chard properties, including rentals between tenants around Forton. One treatment covers most homes.
Signs: Itchy bites around the ankles, pets scratching constantly, and tiny dark specks in pet bedding or on light-coloured carpet.
One treatment, occasionally a second · We visit, then quote a fixed price
Also searched as: flea treatment, flea fumigation, how to get rid of fleas in the house, carpet flea spray treatment in Chard.
More on flea treatment →Routine
Ant control in Chard
Garden and indoor ants around Furnham and Avishayes treated in a single visit in most cases, including flying-ant season.
Signs: A marching trail across the kitchen floor or worktop in spring and summer, fine soil heaps on the patio, or flying ants in late July.
One visit for most homes · We visit, then quote a fixed price
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More on ant control →Routine
Fly & cluster fly control in Chard
Autumn cluster flies around Furnham and Forton treated in the roof space, with fly units fitted for commercial kitchens.
Signs: Sluggish flies gathering at sunny upstairs windows in autumn, or a constant buzz around bins, drains and food prep areas in summer.
One to two visits · We visit, then quote a fixed price
Also searched as: cluster fly treatment, fly infestation control, drain fly treatment, how to get rid of flies in the loft in Chard.
More on fly & cluster fly control →Routine
Moth & carpet beetle treatment in Chard
Clothes moths and carpet beetles in Chard — wool carpets, wardrobes and floor edges treated, with the old nests behind it dealt with too.
Signs: Bare patches in wool carpet under furniture, holes in knitwear, small silvery moths in wardrobes, or tiny mottled beetles on windowsills.
Two visits for most homes · We visit, then quote a fixed price
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More on moth & carpet beetle treatment →Urgent
Squirrel & bird control in Chard
Squirrels and nesting birds removed legally and humanely in Chard, with mesh, netting or spikes so the space cannot be reused.
Signs: Heavy daytime movement in the loft, chewed cabling or insulation, gulls nesting on a flat roof, or pigeons roosting and fouling a shopfront.
A survey, then treatment and proofing visits · We visit, then quote a fixed price
Also searched as: grey squirrel removal, squirrels in the loft, pigeon control, seagull nest removal in Chard.
More on squirrel & bird control →Routine
Mole & rabbit control in Chard
Moles and rabbits on land around Furnham and Forton controlled to the countryside code, with advice on keeping them out afterwards.
Signs: Fresh mole hills appearing overnight across a lawn, paddock or sports pitch, or rabbit damage to borders, crops and banks.
Several short visits until the ground is clear · We visit, then quote a fixed price
Also searched as: mole catcher, mole control, rabbit control, how to get rid of moles in a lawn in Chard.
More on mole & rabbit control →Routine
Commercial pest control contracts in Chard
Commercial pest control across Chard and South Somerset, with audit-ready reporting and callouts between visits included.
Signs: Any pest sighting in a kitchen, shop, care home, school, pub, warehouse or rental portfolio — where one report can affect your rating or your licence.
Monthly, quarterly or to your audit schedule · We visit, then quote a fixed price
Also searched as: commercial pest control, pest control contract, restaurant pest control, landlord pest control in Chard.
More on commercial pest control contracts →Pests gone for good in Chard
Trained technicians, no call-out charge, fixed price agreed before we treat. Call, WhatsApp or send the form — we answer 24/7.
Recent work
Typical Chard callouts
Mice in a shared roof space
Tatworth · Three visits over four weeks
Scratching reported in a Tatworth terrace. Baiting inside the void plus proofing at the eaves and around the soil pipe, with the neighbour's side checked too.
Cockroach control in a commercial kitchen
Combe St Nicholas · Gel baiting · monitored to zero
A kitchen near the Chard Reservoir with activity behind the line. Treated overnight to avoid closing, monitored weekly, and signed off with an inspection-ready report.
Gull and pigeon proofing
Winsham · Survey, removal and netting
Birds nesting on a flat roof where long steep approaches to the Avishayes estates and wide plots mean external baiting points are spread out. Nests removed within the law once fledged, and netting fitted before the next breeding season.
Examples of the work we do locally, written as a guide to what to expect.
What people say
Feedback from Chard
★★★★★
"We needed the paperwork right for our inspection and it was. Monthly visits, sealed stations, everything logged and signed."
★★★★★
"Droppings behind the cooker and I was at my wits' end. Three visits, all on time, and he showed me every gap he'd blocked before he left."
★★★★★
"We rent the flat out and needed it dealt with between tenants. Done in the window we had, with a report for the agent."
Coverage
Where we work around Chard
Furnham
Business premises in Furnham on scheduled contracts, with callouts between visits included.
Avishayes
Avishayes sits on our daily TA20 round, with same-day slots for wasp nests and rodent emergencies.
Forton
We work in Forton discreetly in unmarked vans — worth knowing because long steep approaches to the Avishayes estates and wide plots mean external baiting points are spread out.
Tatworth
A few minutes from the Chard Reservoir, so Tatworth jobs usually fit into an existing run the same day.
Combe St Nicholas
Mice and rats from Combe St Nicholas homes and gardens, treated and then proofed so they cannot get back in.
Winsham
Landlord and letting work in Winsham, with a written report after every treatment.
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Identify it now
Not sure what you've got in Chard?
Describe what you've seen, heard or been bitten by. We'll tell you the most likely pest, how urgent it is, the treatment it needs and what to do before a technician arrives.
Your answer will appear here — likely pest, how urgent it is, the treatment needed and what to do first.
Chard pest control FAQs
How quickly can you get to me in Chard?
We cover TA20 24 hours a day. Wasp nests and rodent emergencies in Chard are usually attended the same day, and everything else within a day or two — Furnham and Avishayes are on our regular round.
What does pest control cost in Chard?
There is no call-out charge. A technician surveys the property, tells you what the problem is and quotes a fixed price before any treatment starts, so you know the full cost in Chard before you commit.
Why do I keep getting pests at my Chard property?
Locally, the hilltop estates back onto farmland and the old factory sites hold long-standing rat harbourage. That is why we proof as well as treat — blocking the entry points is what stops the problem coming back a few months later.
Do you work on older or listed buildings in Chard?
Yes. Victorian terraces on the High Street and big 1970s estates up the hill is what we see most here, and long steep approaches to the Avishayes estates and wide plots mean external baiting points are spread out. We work with the building rather than against it and use discreet, matching proofing where it is visible.
Are your treatments safe around children and pets?
Yes, when used properly. Rodent baits go into tamper-resistant stations out of reach, insecticides are applied by a trained technician, and you are told exactly how long to keep the room clear and what to do afterwards.
How much does pest control cost in Chard, and is it cheaper than the council?
Council pest control teams charge per treatment, usually run weekday office hours and often have a waiting list. We are out 24/7, there is no call-out charge, and the fixed price is agreed with you in Chard before any work starts.
Do you offer emergency pest control in Chard?
Yes. If you search for emergency pest control or an exterminator near you in Chard at 10pm, someone answers. Wasp nests, rats indoors and pests in a food business are treated as same-day jobs.
Is my landlord or me responsible for pest control in a Chard rental?
Generally the landlord is responsible where the problem comes from the building — holes, drains, shared roof spaces or an issue that existed when you moved in — and the tenant where it comes from how the property is being used. We work for landlords, agents and tenants in Chard and provide a written report either way.
Do you cover the villages around Chard?
We do — Furnham, Avishayes, Forton, Tatworth and the surrounding lanes are all part of the same TA20 round, along with the rest of South Somerset.
Something not answered here? Send us the details — we reply with a plan and a price.
Contact us
Book a technician in Chard
Tell us what you've seen and we'll come back with a fixed price and the first available visit. Wasp nest or rodents right now? Call us — we answer 24/7.
Pests gone for good in Chard
Trained technicians, no call-out charge, fixed price agreed before we treat. Call, WhatsApp or send the form — we answer 24/7.