Fast, professional pest control for homes and businesses in Roydon 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.
Roydon is a village on the Hertfordshire/Essex border by the River Stort, with a village green, older cottages near the church and newer housing towards 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 3,100 (2021 Census, Roydon parish), 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 Roydon and the surrounding Stanstead Abbotts, Harlow, Nazeing 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 in Roydon should be straightforward, whether you're in a cottage near the church or a newer home towards the station. You'll get clear information about the treatment needed, honest costs before any work begins, and a professional service without unnecessary complications.
An overview of every pest we treat in Roydon, common signs to look for, and how we approach treatment.
Roydon's mix of riverside gardens, older cottages and adjoining farmland gives rats plenty of routes into a property, and once inside they can contaminate food, damage insulation and gnaw through timber, plastic and cables.
Look out for scratching in ceilings or under floors, droppings near skirting boards, gnawed packaging and rats seen along the riverbank, in gardens or around sheds and bin stores.
We deal with rats in houses, lofts, kitchens, garages, outbuildings and drainage across Roydon, from the cottages near the church to the newer homes towards the station, with treatment aimed at closing off access as well as removing the rats present.
Mice are a frequent problem in Roydon, moving indoors as the weather turns and finding gaps around older cottage timbers or newer cavity walls just as easily.
Common signs are droppings in cupboards and drawers, a musty smell, gnawed food packaging, and faint scratching or scurrying at night, often along skirting boards or behind kitchen appliances.
Our mouse treatments cover kitchens, lofts, wall cavities and outbuildings throughout the village, with proofing advice tailored to whether you're dealing with an older cottage or a more recently built house.
A wasp or two visiting the garden is normal in summer, but repeated activity to and from the same spot in a roof, shed or garage in Roydon usually points to a nest nearby.
Nests near the church and in older cottage roof spaces can be tricky to reach safely, and disturbing an active nest risks provoking the whole colony.
We treat accessible and high-level wasp nests across Roydon, including properties backing onto the river and gardens close to open farmland where nests are common.
Bedbugs don't care whether a Roydon home is a period cottage or a new-build near the station; they travel in on luggage, furniture and clothing and settle into beds, sofas and skirting.
Typical signs are small itchy bites, tiny dark spots on bedding or mattress seams, and a faint sweet odour in a heavily infested room.
Our bedbug treatments cover bedrooms, sofas and adjoining rooms, with a follow-up visit often needed to catch newly hatched insects missed on the first treatment.
Fleas are a common issue in Roydon households with cats or dogs, but they can also appear after a rented or previously occupied cottage has stood empty for a while.
Bites around ankles and lower legs, pets scratching more than usual, and small dark specks in carpets or pet bedding are all typical signs of a flea problem.
We treat fleas in carpets, soft furnishings and pet areas throughout the village, working with you on vacuuming and pet treatment to help the results last.
Black garden ants are a familiar summer sight in Roydon, particularly in gardens near the green and riverside plots, and they readily follow cracks and gaps into kitchens looking for food.
A visible trail of ants heading to and from a food source, or small piles of fine soil near patios and doorsteps, are the usual first signs.
We treat ant nests both indoors and out, helping stop trails into kitchens and utility rooms in cottages and newer homes alike across Roydon.
Cockroaches are less common in a village setting like Roydon but can still turn up in kitchens, especially where food and warmth are close together, or arrive via deliveries and second-hand appliances.
Signs include a persistent musty smell, small dark droppings resembling coffee grounds, shed skins, and sightings at night when lights are switched on.
Our cockroach treatment targets kitchens, behind appliances and other harbourage points, with repeat visits often needed to break the breeding cycle fully.
Clothes moths can quietly damage wool carpets, jumpers and upholstery in Roydon homes, often undetected in wardrobes or under furniture until the damage is done.
Small holes in clothing or carpets, silken cases or webbing, and moths flying up when a wardrobe or drawer is disturbed are common indicators.
We treat affected rooms, wardrobes and carpeted areas across the village, combining treatment with practical advice on laundering and storing vulnerable fabrics.
Carpet beetles and their larvae feed on natural fibres and can affect carpets, curtains and stored clothing in both older Roydon cottages and newer homes, often arriving via cut flowers or birds' nests near the eaves.
Look for irregular holes in fabric, small shed larval skins, and tiny beetles on windowsills, especially in spring.
Our treatment covers carpets, upholstery and affected storage areas, alongside advice on removing nests or debris that may be drawing beetles into the property.
The trees along the Stort and around Roydon's green provide easy access for grey squirrels, which can move from branches onto roofs and into loft spaces, particularly on older cottages with looser roof timbers.
Scratching or thumping noises in the loft during the day, chewed timber or cables, and torn insulation are typical signs of a squirrel gaining entry.
We remove squirrels from lofts and roof voids and can advise on proofing entry points, which is especially useful for cottages near mature trees or gardens backing onto open land.
Flies are a routine nuisance around Roydon in warmer months, drawn by bins, compost heaps and the village's gardens and allotment plots, and can build up quickly in kitchens if left unchecked.
A sudden increase in flies indoors, clusters around windows, or maggots near bins and drains usually point to a nearby breeding source.
We identify and treat the source of fly problems in kitchens, bin areas and outbuildings, helping bring numbers down and stop them returning.
“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 Roydon.
Tell us what you've seen and where, and we'll get back to you — usually the same day.
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Yes, Roydon is one of our core coverage areas, along with Stanstead Abbotts, Harlow, Nazeing and the wider Hertfordshire area.
We aim to respond to enquiries from Roydon 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 Roydon and the surrounding area.
