Fast, professional pest control for homes and businesses in Broxbourne and the surrounding area — fixed costs, guaranteed treatments where applicable, and a local team who know the area.
Pest problems rarely disappear by themselves. In many cases, the longer an infestation is left untreated, the more difficult and expensive it can become to control. Not sure what pest you have? Tell us what you've seen, where you've seen it and the signs you've noticed, and we'll help you determine the most likely cause.
Broxbourne is a Lea Valley town known for its riverside parkland and watersports centre, with a mix of 20th-century family housing and newer developments close to the station. Like anywhere in Hertfordshire, properties here run into the full range of common household pests — from rats and mice to wasp nests, ants and bed bugs.
The area has an estimated population of around 15,000, spanning a genuine mix of property types and ages — which affects how pests get in and how a treatment plan should be approached.
Being local to Hertfordshire, we're able to offer prompt appointments across Broxbourne and the surrounding Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Wormley area, with most enquiries responded to the same day.
Finding pests inside your home can be extremely unpleasant. Whether you've discovered droppings behind the kitchen cupboards, heard scratching in the loft or woken up with unexplained bites, getting the problem identified early is important. We provide discreet residential pest control with treatments selected according to the pest, the size of the infestation and the affected area of the property.
Pests can quickly become a serious issue for restaurants, shops, offices, warehouses, rental properties and other commercial premises. Atlas Pest Connect provides pest-control solutions for local businesses, landlords and property managers, including one-off treatments and help with recurring pest problems.
We believe pest control should be straightforward, whether you're in one of Broxbourne's 20th-century family homes or a newer development near the station. You'll receive clear information about the treatment required, transparent costs and professional pest-control services without unnecessary complications, delivered by people who know the local area.
An overview of every pest we treat in Broxbourne, common signs to look for, and how we approach treatment.
Rats can cause substantial problems once they gain access to a property, and Broxbourne's riverside setting and network of ditches and watercourses can make outdoor areas particularly attractive to them.
Common signs include scratching noises inside walls or ceilings, droppings, gnaw marks, disturbed food packaging and sightings around gardens, sheds or land backing onto the Lea Valley parkland.
Our rat-control service can help with rats in houses, lofts, kitchens, wall cavities, gardens and outbuildings across Broxbourne. Treatment isn't simply about dealing with the rats you can see.
Mice are common in both older and newer Broxbourne housing, squeezing through gaps as small as a pencil to reach warm lofts, kitchens and airing cupboards.
You may notice droppings in cupboards or under appliances, gnawed food packaging, a musty smell or faint scratching at night, particularly along skirting boards and behind kitchen units.
We treat mouse infestations throughout Broxbourne homes and identify likely entry points, since a lasting solution needs more than simply removing the mice already inside.
A few wasps in the garden aren't necessarily a problem, but regular activity entering and leaving the same point can indicate a nearby nest, and Broxbourne's mature gardens and parkland edges give them plenty of choice of sites.
Wasps commonly build nests in lofts, roof spaces, wall cavities, sheds, garages, trees and underground areas, including gardens close to the river and the watersports centre.
Attempting to disturb an active nest can result in multiple wasps defending it, so we provide fast, professional treatment for accessible and high-level nests throughout Broxbourne.
Bed bugs travel in luggage, furniture and clothing, so they can turn up in any Broxbourne property regardless of age or how well it's kept, from family houses to flats near the station.
Signs include small itchy bites in a line or cluster, tiny blood spots on bedding, and dark speckled marks along mattress seams, headboards and skirting boards.
Our bed bug treatments are designed to deal with all life stages, since eggs and hidden bugs missed on a first pass can lead to the problem returning.
Flea problems in Broxbourne often follow a pet bringing them indoors, but fleas can also be picked up from gardens and outdoor areas frequented by foxes, cats or squirrels around the parkland.
Bites are usually found around ankles and lower legs, and you may see pets scratching more than usual or small dark specks of flea dirt in carpets and bedding.
We treat fleas at all life stages across carpets, soft furnishings and pet areas, as eggs and larvae hidden in fibres can restart an infestation if left untreated.
Black garden ants are a familiar summer sight in Broxbourne, often following trails from garden borders and patios into kitchens in search of food and moisture.
Look out for visible trails along skirting boards, worktops and windowsills, particularly near sinks, bins or areas where food is stored.
We offer effective ant treatments for Broxbourne homes that target nests as well as visible trails, helping to prevent the problem simply returning outdoors.
Cockroaches are less common in Broxbourne than some pests but can establish themselves in kitchens, bathrooms and commercial premises where warmth, food and moisture are available.
Signs include a persistent musty odour, small dark droppings resembling coffee grounds, shed skins and occasional sightings at night around pipework and appliances.
Our cockroach treatments target both visible insects and hidden harbourages, since a thorough approach is needed to stop a small sighting becoming a wider infestation.
Clothes and textile moths can affect any Broxbourne home, with older properties' natural-fibre carpets and stored woollens particularly at risk in quiet, undisturbed areas.
Signs include irregular holes in clothing, carpets or upholstery, silken webbing or larval cases, and small moths flying up when wardrobes or drawers are disturbed.
We provide moth treatments covering wardrobes, carpets and storage areas throughout Broxbourne, addressing larvae as well as the adult moths you may have noticed.
Carpet beetles can damage natural fibres in carpets, rugs, upholstery and clothing, and their larvae often go unnoticed for some time in the quieter corners of Broxbourne homes.
Signs include irregular holes in fabric, shed larval skins, small fast-moving adult beetles on windowsills, and fine debris near affected materials.
Our carpet beetle treatments target both the adult beetles and the larvae responsible for fabric damage, helping to prevent recurring problems in the home.
Grey squirrels are a regular sight in Broxbourne's parkland and riverside trees, and they can readily move from gardens into lofts, particularly in older housing with accessible roof edges.
Signs include scratching or running noises in the loft during daylight hours, gnawed timber or cabling, and torn insulation used for nesting material.
We deal with squirrels in lofts and roof spaces across Broxbourne, including safe removal and identifying how they gained entry to help prevent it happening again.
Fly problems in Broxbourne can be more persistent near bin storage, garden waste and the ditches and watercourses that run through parts of the town, especially in warmer months.
Common signs include clusters of flies around kitchen bins, windows or outdoor seating areas, and small maggots near food waste or drains.
We provide fly-control treatments for homes and outdoor spaces in Broxbourne, tackling breeding sites as well as the adult flies causing a nuisance.
“Excellent service from start to finish. We had been hearing scratching in the loft for several nights and discovered we had rats. They arrived quickly, explained where they were getting in and dealt with the problem professionally. Really pleased with the service.”
“We found a wasp nest in the roof above our back bedroom. The technician arrived when promised and treated it quickly with no fuss. By the following day there was no more activity. Very efficient and reasonably priced.”
“We started finding mouse droppings behind the kitchen units and wanted it sorted before it became a bigger problem. They identified the entry points, carried out the treatment and gave us some really useful advice about proofing. Would definitely recommend.”
“After weeks of getting bitten we finally discovered bed bugs in one of the bedrooms. The whole situation was explained clearly and the treatment was very thorough. Great communication throughout and thankfully we are now bed bug free.”
“Our dog unfortunately brought fleas into the house and they quickly spread into the carpets and furniture. We booked a treatment and the difference was brilliant. Friendly technician, clear instructions and a very professional service.”
“We had a squirrel getting into the loft and making an unbelievable amount of noise early every morning. They found how it was getting into the roof, dealt with the problem and advised us about preventing it happening again. First-class service.”
Local pest control throughout the following areas of Hertfordshire and the Essex border.
You don't need to know whether the scratching in your ceiling is a mouse, rat or squirrel before contacting us. Tell us what you've noticed: scratching noises, droppings, bites, damaged food, holes, insects, nesting material, unusual smells — and we'll help you work out the likely cause.
Ten local guides covering the pests we're asked about most in Broxbourne.
Tell us what you've seen and where, and we'll get back to you — usually the same day.
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Yes, Broxbourne is one of our core coverage areas, along with Hoddesdon, Cheshunt, Wormley and the wider Hertfordshire area.
We aim to respond to enquiries from Broxbourne the same day, with appointments usually available within a day or two depending on the pest and urgency.
Yes, we provide pest control for homes, landlords and businesses throughout Broxbourne and the surrounding area.
