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Pest Control for Rats & Mice
Rats and mice don’t move in because homes are dirty. They move in because they’re warm. Winter is the peak season for rodent activity. Early intervention with professional pest control ensures small problems don’t become expensive ones.
I’m Bradley, an experienced, reputable pest controller based in Herne Bay, Kent. I’m rated 5 stars for fast response times, friendly service, and effective treatments. Feel free to get in touch, even if it’s for a quick bit of advice (should that be all you need).
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- Flexible appointments, including urgent call-outs (avg. 30 minutes ETA)
- Honest pricing with no hidden extras
- Local, independent pest controller
- RSPH Level 2 Qualified
- 5-star rated service (over 60 reviews)
- No call centres – deal directly with the pest controller
- Professional-grade control methods (not shop-bought traps)
- Targeted treatment based on behaviour, not guesswork
- Identification of entry points and nesting areas
- Advice on proofing to prevent repeat infestations
- Follow-up visits where needed
- Long-term prevention, not quick fixes
- Unique, digital treatment reports
Signs of an Infestation of Mice and Rats
Rodent problems rarely announce themselves properly.
They tend to arrive as small, slightly ambiguous signals — the sort of things you half-notice and then talk yourself out of. For most people, it starts with one or two of the following:
✓ Occasional scratching or movement, usually at night
✓ Small droppings in cupboards, lofts, or garages
✓ Packaging or wiring that looks more enthusiastically explored than you remember
✓ A faint, unfamiliar smell with no obvious source
✓ Pets paying unusual attention to walls, floors, or units
If a couple of these sound familiar, you’re not being paranoid — you’re simply paying attention.
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Hi, I'm Bradley Smallwood
I’m Bradley Smallwood, owner and operator of Smallwood Pest Solutions, a micro, family-run business established in 2023.
My interest in pest control started young — dealing with rats around the chickens in the back garden — and grew into a career spanning over ten years, working with both local firms and large national companies, earning industry-recognised qualifications along the way.
Today, that experience is applied with a simple aim: to deal with pest problems properly, without fuss or exaggeration. The focus is on practical solutions, clear advice, and work that’s proportionate to the problem.
We protect homes and businesses with professional pest control that’s effective, responsible, and fairly priced — carried out calmly, discreetly, and with proper regard for public health, your reputation, and the environment.
And from the first call to the final visit, you’ll always know exactly who you’re dealing with.
Importance of Acting Fast
Rats and mice are optimists. They assume inaction means permission.
The first signs are rarely dramatic, which is precisely why they’re ignored. Acting quickly doesn’t mean overreacting; it means avoiding the moment when a small, quickly solvable inconvenience upgrades itself into an expensive story:
Electrical Damage
Rats and mice don’t understand electrics, but they’re very committed to chewing them. Caught early, the damage is usually contained — a few cables, a manageable bill, and a sensible decision made in time. Left a little longer, insulation is disturbed, wiring is exposed, and costs drift into four figures. More unhelpfully, compromised cables don’t just fail — they occasionally overheat, spark, and create the sort of fire risk no one intends to discover by accident.
Structural & Insulation Damage
Rats and mice are enthusiastic interior designers with very low standards. They treat insulation as both bedding and building material, compressing it, tearing it apart, and quietly undoing the energy efficiency you paid for. The effects are rarely dramatic — a little more heat lost than expected, the odd unexplained draught, and gradual repair costs building up in places you don’t normally need to think about. It’s just easier and cheaper to deal with the rats and mice now.
Food Contamination & Hygiene Risk
Rats and mice are not especially picky about where they’ve just been. Unfortunately, they’re quite happy to explore kitchens, cupboards, and storage areas along the way. The result is rarely obvious at first — a packet you didn’t seal properly, a surface you’ll wipe down later, a problem that feels theoretical rather than immediate. Left unattended, it quickly becomes less about pests and more about hygiene and food you no longer feel comfortable trusting.
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Pest Control Service Areas
We cover the entire Garden of England, but as we’re based in Herne Bay, we’re most often operating throughout East Kent.
Ashford | Broadstairs | Canterbury | Deal | Dover | Folkestone | Herne Bay | Margate | Ramsgate | Sandwich | Whitstable
