Your local guide to common pest infestations in South East London and North Kent.
From rodents and insects to seasonal flying pests, here’s an overview of the pests we most commonly deal with in homes and businesses across the region
The Most Common Pests in London & Kent
Why Choose CID Pest Control for Flying Insect Problems
- Rapid response across London, Kent, and the South East for urgent infestations.
- Expert identification of flying insects to ensure the right treatment is applied.
- Safe removal and treatments carried out by trained professionals.
- Advice on proofing and environmental management to prevent reinfestation.
- Tailored treatments for homes and businesses, including food premises where hygiene is critical.
- Follow-up visits and monitoring to ensure flying pests are fully eradicated.
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Common Pest Control FAQs
We address top questions to help users make informed decisions.
The most common household pests in London include mice, rats, cockroaches, bed bugs, and ants. Urban density and old housing make the city especially prone to infestations.
Kent experiences a mix of rural and urban pests. Common species include squirrels, moles, cluster flies, wasps, and fleas, alongside typical rodents and insects.
Yes. Summer typically brings flying insects such as wasps, flies, and mosquitoes, while rodents become more of an issue in winter as they seek shelter indoors.
London tends to struggle with urban pests like cockroaches, bed bugs, and mice, while Kent’s rural areas see more issues with moles, squirrels, and cluster flies.
Signs vary by pest, but look for droppings, gnaw marks, webbing, shed skins, bite marks, or unusual smells. Our technicians can quickly identify the exact species during an inspection.
Yes. Rodents can chew wires and insulation, beetles and moths can damage fabrics, and ants or squirrels can weaken wood and structures.
Not all are directly harmful, but many spread bacteria, trigger allergies, or cause painful bites and stings. Even “nuisance pests” can affect hygiene and comfort.
Don’t ignore the signs. Contact a local pest control professional who can confirm the pest type, recommend treatment, and put preventive measures in place.
our services
Why Choose CID Pest Control
- Local expertise: 25 years of experience dealing with bird infestations specific to London and Kent.
- Comprehensive solutions: from inspection and proofing to cleaning and long-term prevention.
- Safe and legal: all methods comply with UK wildlife protection laws.
- Rapid response: minimising disruption and protecting your property quickly.
- Competitive pricing: transparent quotes with no hidden fees.
- Residential and commercial services: covering homes, warehouses, and businesses.
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tony was brilliant at solving the rat issue in my rented flats. Using traps and bait the problem was swiftly dealt with. His knowledge and experience also helped in finding a solution to stop them permanently gaining entrance. Really friendly, reasonably priced and reassuring. I can’t recommend him highly enough.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Tony of CID for a few things over the years, and although it's usually for a problem that you wish you didn't have, you know you will be in good and reliable hands. Courteous, professional, timely, experienced and observative, I wouldn't think of using another company. Highly recommended!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience during a very stressful situation. Lewis was friendly, arrived quickly, and was clearly knowledgeable. He took his time thoroughly inspecting my home and didn’t rush any part of the job. I had called several companies for an emergency appointment, and CID was the only one that answered promptly and provided excellent service from the start. Highly recommended!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I definitely recommend Tony to deal with any pest issues. He was very responsive and sorted out my wasp problem really quickly - and with minimum fuss. He also gave honest, practical advice on a bees’ nest in my garden. On a personal level he’s really nice to deal with and I now view him as my ‘go to’ person on anything pest-related.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tony was super professional and caught the moles in my garden in 2 days! Great guy and did a great jobPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lewis from CID pest control called me back in minutes and scheduled the job for the same day. He arrived on time and promptly dispatched of the wasp nest in my compost bin. Overall, very professional, efficient and reasonably priced. highly recommendPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Having noticed wasps coming and going into our roof I gave CID a call and Tony came out the very next morning, Turned out we had not one but two nests. Tony explained that with this year's hot weather that wasps were thriving nicely. He quickly treated the nests and within a few minutes all activity seemed to have ceased. A week on and all is still good. Tony was very professional and the price charged more than acceptable.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Love Tony and Carole, called at 4pm on a Friday sorted the wasps within an hour. Fantastic company.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very good service, and I would gladly recommend them to anyone. Issue identified, resolved, post service advice provided and what is important for me, is the result. Not the first pest control company I used, but I have now one I’ll use myself and happy to recommend others. Thank you for your service.
