Pest control across the whole of Edinburgh
Pestagon Pest Control covers every part of the City of Edinburgh – from the Old and New Towns to Leith, Portobello, Morningside, Newington, Corstorphine, Liberton and South Queensferry. We deal with rats, mice, wasps, bed bugs, insects and pest birds for homeowners, tenants, landlords and businesses, usually the same or next day.
Pests in Edinburgh tenements
Edinburgh’s tenements are beautiful buildings, with floor voids, service ducts and common stairs that pests can use to get around – and old drains that rats can use to get in. We treat your property and find exactly where pests are getting in, so the gaps can be sealed where it’s needed. Where shared areas are involved, we’re happy to work with neighbours, landlords and factors too.
A busy city brings its own problems
- Bed bugs – with a huge number of visitors, students, HMOs and short-term lets, Edinburgh sees more bed bugs than most of Scotland
- Rats – Victorian sewers, back greens and commercial bins keep rats active all year
- Gulls and pigeons – a nuisance on roofs, ledges and chimneys across the city
- Grey squirrels – getting into lofts in leafier areas near parks and woodland (see squirrel control)
- Wasps – nesting in eaves, roof spaces and old stonework every summer
Commercial pest control in Edinburgh
Pestagon provides planned pest management for restaurants, hotels, food shops and other businesses across Edinburgh.
Services include routine inspections, pest monitoring, treatment, preventative advice and written reports. Visits are arranged around your premises and operating hours, with recommendations tailored to the pest risks identified. Find out more about our commercial pest control in Edinburgh.
Postcodes we cover in Edinburgh
We cover EH1 to EH17 and EH28 to EH30 – the whole City of Edinburgh, from the Old Town and New Town to Leith, Portobello, the Southside, the west of the city and South Queensferry.
Pests through the year in Edinburgh
- Spring – ants start trailing into ground-floor flats, and gulls begin nesting on roofs and chimneys
- Summer – wasp nests peak, and bed bug calls rise with the festival and tourist season
- Autumn – mice, rats and grey squirrels move indoors as the weather turns
- Winter – rodents are at their most active inside homes, tenements and businesses
What to expect when you call us
- Honest advice on the phone, and a clear price before any work starts
- A visit from a qualified technician, usually the same or next day
- A thorough inspection, with remote monitoring cameras where they help
- Safe, targeted treatment and proofing of entry points
- Follow-up visits where needed, and a written report
Choosing a pest controller in Edinburgh
Look for a qualified technician (RSPH Level 2 or equivalent), proper insurance, clear pricing, and a company that proofs entry points rather than just laying poison. Ask whether follow-up visits are included, and read recent reviews.
Areas of Edinburgh we cover
- Edinburgh city centre
- Leith
- Portobello
- Morningside
- Corstorphine
- Stockbridge
- Newington
- Marchmont
- Bruntsfield
- Gorgie
- Dalry
- Craigleith
- Comely Bank
- Trinity
- Granton
- Craigentinny
- Restalrig
- Liberton
- Gilmerton
- Colinton
- Juniper Green
- Currie
- Balerno
- Ratho
- Cramond
- Barnton
- South Queensferry