Mite control in Barking and Dagenham
Identify flour, bird and clover mites and other stored product pests, then deal with the source. We cover homes, rented properties and businesses across Barking and Dagenham, including Barking, Barking Riverside, Upney and Becontree.
Where mites turn up in Barking and Dagenham
Victorian terraces and interwar cottage estates in Barking, Becontree and Dagenham
Pigeons and starlings nesting under roof tiles and in the eaves can leave bird mites behind, which then wander into the bedrooms below.
Semi-detached houses with gardens in Chadwell Heath and Upney
Lawns and plants growing right up against the house let clover mites climb onto sunny walls and windowsills each spring.
New apartment blocks in Barking town centre and Barking Riverside
Poorly ventilated kitchens with condensation give flour mites the damp conditions they need in stored flour, cereals and pet food.
Market stalls and food businesses in Barking town centre and Dagenham Heathway
Flour, grain, spices and animal feed kept in warm, humid storerooms can support flour mites and other stored product pests in food businesses.
Signs to look for
Moving dust in food
Fine, pale brown dust on flour, cereal or pet food packets that seems to move when you look closely.
Sweet, minty smell
A sickly, minty odour from flour or grain, a common sign of flour mites.
Red specks on windowsills
Tiny bright red mites on sunny walls and windowsills in spring, which leave a red stain when crushed.
Bites after birds nest
Itchy bites and tiny moving specks near windows, ceilings or vents after birds have nested in the roof or eaves.
How it works
Tell us what you’ve seen
Call or email with the pest, the type of property and your postcode. A technician can explain the process before anyone visits.
Find the source
The visit starts with the signs: identifying the pest, where it is nesting and how it is getting in.
Treat the problem
Treatment uses professional-use products and methods chosen for the pest and the property, with clear safety advice.
Keep it from coming back
You get advice on proofing and hygiene. Businesses can choose one-off visits or a regular service programme.
Local pages in Barking and Dagenham
Further reading
Let’s talk about the problem.
Tell us what you’ve seen, the property type and your postcode.