NPTA members deal with a wide range of public health and nuisance pests across homes, businesses and commercial environments.
This section provides practical information to help you identify common pest problems, understand the risks they may present, and know when to contact a professional pest controller.
If you are experiencing pest activity, use the guides below to learn more about the pest species involved and find an NPTA member near you.
Correct identification is essential when dealing with pest activity. Different pests require different control methods, and some species are subject to specific legal or environmental requirements.
Professional pest controllers can assess the source of the problem, identify the species involved and recommend safe, effective and legally compliant control methods.
You should consider contacting a professional pest controller if:
Many of the uploaded guides highlight that professional support is often needed where infestations are established, recurring, difficult to locate or legally sensitive, such as bed bugs, rodents, birds and squirrels.
If you need help with a pest problem, use our search tool to find an NPTA member in your area.
No. Some companies specialise in certain pest types, so use the pest type filter when searching.
Rats and mice behave differently, access buildings in different ways and often require different control approaches.
Minor issues may sometimes be managed with good hygiene, proofing and prevention, but established infestations often require professional help.
Some species and control methods are subject to legal restrictions, so professional advice is recommended.
Use the species guides above to compare signs of activity, or contact a professional pest controller for an inspection.