Insect and Rodent Infestations Pests create a risk of cross contamination and infection, carry disease and can contaminate food and surfaces. Pests are also known to cause allergic reactions, are responsible for food spoilage and emotional distress as well as being commonly associated with infestations.
Insect infestations Cockroaches, tropical ants and bed bugs are commonly encountered infestations and our experienced Environmental Health Consultants have the expertise to advise on the cause of an infestation, the possible health effects and appropriate treatment strategies in residential properties.
Rat and mice infestations Mice are frequently found in houses and blocks of flats and on occasions rats will enter domestic properties.
Rats and mice are known carriers of disease and create a risk of cross contamination and infection. They can contaminate food and food preparation surfaces. The guidance to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System advises that rats can carry and spread diseases such as Leptospiral Jaundice (Weil's disease), Yersiniosis, Listeriosis, Cryptosporidiosis and various parasites such as Toxoplasmosis.
We have the experience to give advice on the source of an infestation, the health effects and appropriate treatment strategies. We frequently provide expert evidence on rodent infestations in court.