Plate 1Real size 2 to 12 mm
Ants
Formicidae- Trails along baseboards, countertops or paving
- Small piles of fine soil at cracks and slabs
- Winged ants in one spot on a warm day
Usual visitOne visit, follow-up at 14 days
$185from
A field guide to the pests in your homeHarrow Vale edition, 2026
Name the pest first. Then we treat it.
Mothwell Pest Control starts every job with an inspection: what it is, how it got in and what will keep it out. Local technicians for homes and businesses, with a written report after every visit.
- What did you see?Plates 1 to 6
- One-off or quarterlyPrices
- Plate 0
- Moth, shown much larger than life
- Found in
- Wool coats, back of a wardrobe, Cedar Row
- Way in
- A second-hand rug, not the window
Next route visitTomorrow, 8 to 10 AM
Wasp nestsSame or next day
Mon to Sat, 7 AM to 7 PMA person answers the phone
Photo ID by text(555) 014-2231, free
Identifier
What did you see?
Match what you found to a plate. The signs are what our technicians look for first, and the visit is what the job usually takes.
Plate 2Real size 12 to 40 mm
Cockroaches
Blattodea- Droppings like ground pepper in cupboards
- Brown egg cases in hinges and corners
- A musty, oily smell and sightings at night
Usual visitTwo visits, two weeks apart
$240from
Plate 3Real size 7 to 25 cm
Rats and mice
Muridae- Dark droppings along walls and in attics
- Gnawed packaging, wiring or baseboards
- Scratching in ceilings after dark
Usual visitSurvey, proofing, 2 to 3 checks
$260from
Plate 4Real size 4 to 5 mm
Bed bugs
Cimicidae- Rust-colored spots along mattress seams
- Pale shed skins near the headboard
- Bites alone do not confirm them, we look for the insect
Usual visitInspection first, then a priced plan
$120from
Plate 5Real size 4 to 10 mm
Termites
Isoptera- Mud tubes on foundations or inside walls
- Timber that sounds hollow when tapped
- Discarded wings on sills after a swarm
Usual visitFull inspection, written report
$95from
Plate 6Real size 10 to 20 mm
Wasps
Vespidae- A steady flight line to one gap in the eaves
- Papery nest in an attic, shed or hedge
- Several wasps indoors at one window
Usual visitSame or next day, one visit
$140from
Not on these plates? We also handle fleas, clothes moths, silverfish, spiders, mosquitoes and birds under the eaves.Text us a photo
On a visit
What happens when we arrive
- 1Inspect before anything else
Your technician walks the rooms you flagged and the outside of the building, and lifts what needs lifting.
- 2Name the pest and the way in
Gaps at pipes, door sweeps, damp timber, trash, food left out. Most repeat problems start here.
- 3Agree the plan and the price
You hear what we found, the options and what they cost. Nothing starts until you say so.
- 4Treat and proof
Targeted treatment where the pest lives, traps or sealed stations where needed, and small gaps filled on the day.
- 5Leave a written report
What we found, what we did, which rooms to keep clear and for how long, and when we are back.
Visit report, sampleRef 20418
- Address
- 12 Cedar Row, Alderton
- Technician
- Rosa Tenby, Tue 3 Nov, 8:40 AM
- Found
- Mice. Fresh droppings under the sink and behind the stove
- Way in
- Gap around the waste pipe, wide enough for a pencil
- Done
- Gap sealed with wire mesh and filler. 4 traps set in closed boxes
- Keep clear
- Under-sink cupboard, children and pets, until our next check
- You can help
- Move dry pet food into a sealed tub
- Next visit
- Tue 17 Nov, 8 to 10 AM
Every report lists any treatment used, where it went and what to do next.
Plans and prices
One-off visit or quarterly plan
A one-off suits a single problem. A quarterly plan suits older homes, homes near woodland or water, and anyone tired of calling us every summer.
| What is covered | One-off$185per job, ant or spider rate | Quarterly plan$72per visit, $288 a year |
|---|---|---|
| Visits | 1 visit and 1 follow-up within 14 days | 4 scheduled visits a year, one each season |
| Common pests | The one pest you booked for | Ants, cockroaches, spiders, silverfish, earwigs, small wasp nests |
| Indoors | Affected rooms | Whole home on visit one, then wherever needed |
| Outside | Not included | Foundation line, eaves and entry points at every visit |
| Rodents | Quoted separately | Outdoor monitoring stations checked each visit |
| Call-backs | Free until the follow-up | Free at any time while on the plan |
| Written report | Included | Included |
| Cancelling | Nothing to cancel | Stop before your next visit, no fee |
Rodent proofingfrom $240
Termite inspection$95
Wasp nest removal$140
Bed bug inspection$120
Before we arrive
How to prepare
Ants and cockroaches
- Clear countertops and the cupboard under the sink
- Pull the trash can and pet bowls away from walls
- Do not spray beforehand, it scatters them
Bed bugs
- Leave the room as it is until we have looked
- Do not move bedding or furniture to other rooms
- Keep any bites or marks photos for the technician
Rats and mice
- Store food and pet food in sealed tubs
- Leave droppings for us to see, then wear gloves to clean
- Make the attic hatch and under-stairs easy to reach
Wasps
- Keep windows near the nest closed
- Do not block the entrance, they find another way in
- Note where you see them flying and at what time
Commercial
Running a kitchen, shop or warehouse?
Scheduled visits outside trading hours, unmarked vans on request, and a site logbook with trap maps and reports, ready when a food safety inspector asks to see it.
Restaurants and cafesFood productionOfficesShopsWarehousesProperty managersSchools and care homes
Ask for a site surveyService areas
Where our routes run
| Area | Route days |
|---|---|
| Alderton and Brackley Heath | Mon, Thu |
| Cobham Rise | Tue |
| Dunmere and Elmsford | Tue, Fri |
| Fenwick Park | Wed |
| Greyholt and Hartsfield | Wed, Sat |
Further out? We can usually add you to a route within the week.
Field notes
From our customers
Three other visits never found the nest. Rosa traced the trail to a cracked slab by the back door, filled it and showed me what to watch for.
He spent longer outside than in. Found the gap behind the boiler flue and sealed it. Nothing in the attic since the last check in spring.
Called at nine, nest gone by mid afternoon. The note told us exactly when the kids could use the back bedroom again.
Book
Tell us what you found
We reply within two working hours with a visit window and a starting price.
- (555) 014-2230
Mon to Sat, 7 AM to 7 PM - Text a photo to (555) 014-2231
Free identification, usually within the hour - 41 Tanner's Row, Alderton
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