Mice in a shared roof space
Sidcot Road · Three visits over four weeks
Scratching reported in a Sidcot Road terrace. Baiting inside the void plus proofing at the eaves and around the soil pipe, with the neighbour's side checked too.
Open 24/7 · Trained pest control technicians covering all of Somerset
Pest control in Cheddar
From the Gorge to the village, Cheddar wasp nests, rats and bird problems handled by local technicians.
Sedgemoor · BS27 postcodes · open 24/7
Local knowledge
Why pests take hold in Cheddar
We treat pest problems across Cheddar every week — Bradley Cross, Nyland, Draycott and Sidcot Road, and the lanes in between. Here the Gorge, the caves and the visitor food outlets combine to keep rats, gulls and wasps active through the whole season, and village housing plus strawberry-line smallholdings and holiday accommodation makes up most of what we survey.
Most Cheddar bookings are tourist-season rodent contracts, wasp nests at campsites and gulls on catering roofs. A qualified technician surveys first, treats, then proofs — including at The Gorge and Station Road, so the problem does not simply come back.
Booking takes a minute: postcode, pest and when you first noticed it. We cover the whole of BS27, day or night.
Treatments
What we treat in Cheddar
One local team for every kind of job in Cheddar — 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 Cheddar and the BS27 postcodes villages around it, 24 hours a day.
Emergency
Wasp & hornet nest removal in Cheddar
Wasp and hornet nests removed anywhere in Cheddar — roofs, soffits, sheds and air bricks — usually within hours of your call.
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 Cheddar
Mice and rats removed from Cheddar lofts, kitchens, cellars and gardens — with the route in found and sealed, not just baited.
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 Cheddar.
More on rat & mouse control →Urgent
Bed bug treatment in Cheddar
Discreet bed bug treatment in Cheddar, in unmarked vans. Full room treatment plus a follow-up, with clear preparation instructions.
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 Cheddar
Cockroaches in a Cheddar property are treated at the harbourage points behind units and appliances, with reports for your inspection file.
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 Cheddar
A full flea treatment across the ground floor and pet areas, plus the vacuuming routine that finishes the job off properly.
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 Cheddar.
More on flea treatment →Routine
Ant control in Cheddar
Ant nests traced back to source and treated across Cheddar, rather than spraying the trail and hoping.
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 Cheddar
Cluster flies in Cheddar lofts each autumn and bin-area flies in summer — we find the source and treat it, then screen the openings.
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 Cheddar.
More on fly & cluster fly control →Routine
Moth & carpet beetle treatment in Cheddar
Carpet moth damage is common in the older Cheddar houses around Nyland. We identify the species, treat and then monitor.
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 Cheddar
Loft squirrels and roof-nesting gulls or pigeons in Cheddar — controlled within the law, then proofed properly.
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 Cheddar.
More on squirrel & bird control →Routine
Mole & rabbit control in Cheddar
Mole catching across Cheddar gardens, paddocks and smallholdings — set in the active runs, not scattered across the field.
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 Cheddar.
More on mole & rabbit control →Routine
Commercial pest control contracts in Cheddar
Businesses around Cheddar Gorge use us for scheduled monitoring and rapid response, with paperwork that satisfies an inspection.
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 Cheddar.
More on commercial pest control contracts →Pests gone for good in Cheddar
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 Cheddar callouts
Cockroach control in a commercial kitchen
The Gorge · Gel baiting · monitored to zero
A kitchen near Cheddar Gorge with activity behind the line. Treated overnight to avoid closing, monitored weekly, and signed off with an inspection-ready report.
Gull and pigeon proofing
Station Road · Survey, removal and netting
Birds nesting on a flat roof where the Gorge road is packed with visitors most of the year, so commercial visits are timed for opening or closing. Nests removed within the law once fledged, and netting fitted before the next breeding season.
Rat activity in the garden and drains
Bradley Cross · Two visits · proofing included
Runs found behind a shed in Bradley Cross leading to a damaged drain. Secured bait stations, drain repair advised, and no activity at the follow-up.
Examples of the work we do locally, written as a guide to what to expect.
What people say
Feedback from Cheddar
★★★★★
"The nest was above the back bedroom window and we couldn't open it. Treated in one visit, no mess, and he explained exactly what to expect for the next few hours."
★★★★★
"Discreet van, no fuss with the neighbours, and he came back twice to check the stations without charging extra."
★★★★
"We needed the paperwork right for our inspection and it was. Monthly visits, sealed stations, everything logged and signed."
Coverage
Where we work around Cheddar
Bradley Cross
Bradley Cross sits on our daily BS27 round, with same-day slots for wasp nests and rodent emergencies.
Nyland
We work in Nyland discreetly in unmarked vans — worth knowing because the Gorge road is packed with visitors most of the year, so commercial visits are timed for opening or closing.
Draycott
A few minutes from Cheddar Gorge, so Draycott jobs usually fit into an existing run the same day.
Sidcot Road
Mice and rats from Sidcot Road homes and gardens, treated and then proofed so they cannot get back in.
The Gorge
Landlord and letting work in The Gorge, with a written report after every treatment.
Station Road
Regular callouts in Station Road — village housing plus strawberry-line smallholdings here, so most visits start with a loft and eaves inspection.
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Identify it now
Not sure what you've got in Cheddar?
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.
Cheddar pest control FAQs
How quickly can you get to me in Cheddar?
We cover BS27 24 hours a day. Wasp nests and rodent emergencies in Cheddar are usually attended the same day, and everything else within a day or two — Bradley Cross and Nyland are on our regular round.
What does pest control cost in Cheddar?
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 Cheddar before you commit.
Why do I keep getting pests at my Cheddar property?
Locally, the Gorge, the caves and the visitor food outlets combine to keep rats, gulls and wasps active through the whole season. 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 Cheddar?
Yes. Village housing plus strawberry-line smallholdings and holiday accommodation is what we see most here, and the Gorge road is packed with visitors most of the year, so commercial visits are timed for opening or closing. 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 Cheddar, 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 Cheddar before any work starts.
Do you offer emergency pest control in Cheddar?
Yes. If you search for emergency pest control or an exterminator near you in Cheddar 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 Cheddar 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 Cheddar and provide a written report either way.
Do you cover the villages around Cheddar?
We do — Bradley Cross, Nyland, Draycott, Sidcot Road and the surrounding lanes are all part of the same BS27 round, along with the rest of Sedgemoor.
Something not answered here? Send us the details — we reply with a plan and a price.
Contact us
Book a technician in Cheddar
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 Cheddar
Trained technicians, no call-out charge, fixed price agreed before we treat. Call, WhatsApp or send the form — we answer 24/7.