Pestscription™: Subscription Pest Control for London

Living in London means living alongside pests. Rats in the garden. Mice in the kitchen. Wasps in the loft. Cockroaches in the basement flat. The capital's density, ageing housing stock, and proximity to the Thames and its tributaries create conditions that keep pest controllers busy year-round.

For most London homeowners and landlords, the current approach is reactive: wait until there is a problem, call someone out, pay a one-off fee, and hope it does not come back. That approach is expensive, stressful, and — particularly for landlords — increasingly at odds with legal obligations.

Pestscription™ is a different model. A fixed monthly subscription that gives you a BPCA Registered technician, proactive monitoring, and documented evidence of pest management — without the call-out roulette.

Why London Properties Need Year-Round Pest Management

Pest pressure in London does not follow a neat seasonal pattern. While some species peak at certain times of year — wasps in late summer, mice seeking warmth in autumn — the urban environment means activity continues throughout the year.

Rodents are a persistent issue in inner London boroughs. The combination of Victorian-era drainage, dense housing, and the sheer volume of food waste generated by restaurants and takeaways creates a rodent population that is constantly looking for new harbourage. A gap in a skirting board, a broken air brick, or an unsecured bin is all it takes.

Cockroaches are increasingly common in basement flats, commercial kitchens, and older housing stock across East and South London. German cockroaches in particular are notoriously difficult to eliminate without a structured treatment programme.

Bed bugs have become a significant issue across all London boroughs, driven by high tenant turnover and international travel. A single infested mattress brought in from a skip or a second-hand furniture platform can seed an infestation that spreads through an entire block.

Wasps and hornets nest in loft spaces, cavity walls, and garden structures. In a terrace or semi-detached property, a nest in the eaves can affect multiple households.

Reactive pest control addresses each of these problems in isolation, after the fact. Pestscription™ addresses them continuously, before they become crises.

What Pestscription™ Includes

Pestscription™ plans are designed for residential properties. There are three tiers for homeowners and two for landlords, starting from £9.99 per month.

Every plan includes:

• BPCA Registered technician visits — the number of visits per year scales with your plan tier
• Rodent monitoring and baiting — proactive bait station management, not just reactive treatment
• Insect identification and treatment — wasps, ants, cockroaches, fleas, and more
• Written service reports — every visit is documented, with findings and actions recorded
• Priority call-out response — subscribers jump the queue for urgent issues

Pestscription™ Premium (£49.99/month for homeowners) adds a 60% discount on ThermaStrata™ bed bug heat treatment after six months of continuous cover. Given that heat treatments start from £1,500 + VAT, this alone can represent a saving of £900 or more on a single treatment.

Pestscription™ for London Landlords

For landlords managing residential properties in London, Pestscription™ is not just a convenience — it is increasingly a compliance requirement.

Awaabs Law, which came into force for social housing providers and is being extended to the private rented sector, sets strict deadlines for investigating and remedying hazards including pest infestations. Landlords who cannot demonstrate a documented pest management programme face significant legal and financial exposure.

Pestscription™ Landlord plans (from £24.99/month) include:

• Awaabs Law compliant documentation for every visit
• Written evidence of proactive pest management — exactly what local authorities and housing tribunals require
• Portfolio Plus pricing (£14.99/month per property) for landlords managing multiple units

If a tenant raises a complaint about pests, a Pestscription™ service history demonstrates that you have been managing the property proactively — not waiting for problems to escalate.

Covering London and the South East

Pestscription™ is available to residential properties across Greater London and the surrounding counties. Our BPCA Registered technicians operate across:

• All 32 London boroughs and the City of London
• Essex — including Romford, Ilford, Barking, Dagenham, Chelmsford, and Basildon
• Kent — including Dartford, Gravesend, Maidstone, and Sevenoaks
• Surrey — including Croydon, Kingston, Sutton, and Epsom
• Hertfordshire — including Watford, Enfield, and Barnet

If you are unsure whether your postcode is covered, contact us and we will confirm within the hour.

Residential Properties Only

Pestscription™ plans are designed exclusively for residential properties. If you manage a restaurant, hotel, office, food business, or other commercial premises, our Strata Assure commercial programmes provide the sector-specific coverage and HACCP-compliant documentation that commercial operators require.

Getting Started

Starting a Pestscription™ plan takes a few minutes. Choose your tier, set up a Direct Debit, and we will be in touch to arrange your first visit. There are no lock-in contracts — you can adjust or cancel your plan at any time.

For London homeowners tired of reactive call-outs, and for landlords who need documented evidence of pest management, Pestscription™ is the straightforward answer.