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PGM & Son Pest Control
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Farming & Agriculture Pest Control
Discreet, professional pest management tailored to the unique challenges of the farming and agricultural sector. Protect your livestock, feed stores, grain stores, and farm productivity from pest-related risks.
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Farms and agricultural businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire face constant pressure from rodents, flies, birds, and stored-product pests. The region's extensive farmland, livestock units, and grain storage facilities provide ideal environments for pests to thrive.
Rats, mice, flies, pigeons, and insect infestations can quickly impact farm productivity, contaminate feed and stored crops, spread disease, and cause costly damage to buildings and equipment. Effective pest management is essential to protect livestock welfare, crop quality, and the profitability of your agricultural operation.
Common Pest Challenges in Farming
Rats & Mice
These pests contaminate feed, spread disease, damage buildings, and chew electrical wiring.
Flying Insects
These are particularly problematic around livestock housing, manure stores, and food processing areas.
Birds
Birds can contaminate feed and water sources, spread disease, and damage buildings.
Stored Product Insects
Common in grain stores, feed silos, mills, and feed storage facilities.
Livestock Pests
These can affect animal welfare, productivity, and disease transmission.
Wildlife Pests
These species can cause significant damage to crops, pasture, fencing, and young trees.
Serving the Region's Farming Community
Protecting farms throughout the HR & WR region
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Farms (arable, livestock, mixed, and dairy)
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Dairy farms
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Beef and sheep enterprises
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Poultry farms and free-range egg producers
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Pig farms
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Equine and livery yards
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Agricultural contractors
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Grain stores and grain merchants
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Feed mills and feed storage facilities
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Farm shops
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Fruit farms and orchards
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Soft fruit growers
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Vineyards
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Market gardens
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Nurseries and horticultural businesses
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Glasshouses and polytunnels
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Agricultural estates
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Rural estates and landowners
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Agricultural cooperatives
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Livestock markets
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Abattoirs and meat processors
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Food producers and packhouses
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Agricultural machinery depots
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Agricultural merchants and suppliers
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Biomass and anaerobic digestion facilities
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Silage and forage storage sites
Why Pest Control Matters for Farming & Agriculture Businesses
Protect Your Farm's Reputation
A pest infestation can have serious consequences for farms, agricultural businesses, and rural enterprises. Whether you operate a livestock unit, grain store, poultry facility, farm shop, or food production business, evidence of rodents, flies, or pest birds can damage customer confidence, affect assurance scheme compliance, and harm your professional reputation. Effective pest management helps demonstrate high standards of hygiene, biosecurity, and animal welfare across your operation.
Crop, Feed & Livestock Protection
Pests pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Rats, mice, birds, flies, and stored-product insects can contaminate feed, damage grain stores, spread disease among livestock, and reduce the quality of harvested crops. Proactive pest control protects valuable agricultural assets and helps minimise costly losses.
Compliance & Biosecurity
Farmers and agricultural businesses have a responsibility to maintain high standards of biosecurity and pest management. Whether complying with Red Tractor standards, farm assurance schemes, environmental health requirements, or food safety regulations, effective pest control plays a vital role in demonstrating due diligence and protecting the integrity of agricultural operations.
Protect Farm Buildings & Infrastructure
Rodents and other pests can cause extensive damage to agricultural buildings, machinery, electrical systems, feed stores, and grain handling equipment. Rats and mice are particularly known for gnawing cables, insulation, and pipework, creating costly repairs and increasing the risk of equipment failure, fire, and operational disruption.
Business Continuity & Profitability
Pest infestations can lead to feed losses, crop contamination, livestock health issues, equipment damage, and costly interruptions to day-to-day farming activities. A professional Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme helps farms across Herefordshire, Worcester, Ledbury, Leominster, Ross-on-Wye, Bromyard, Malvern, Evesham, Pershore, Tenbury Wells, and surrounding rural areas maintain productivity, protect profitability, and ensure operations run smoothly throughout the year.
While pest prevention can be common sense, effective pest control requires in depth knowledge of the biology and behaviour of the pest in question, knowledge of the relevant legislation and also experience of which professional product will be most effective
Integrated Pest Management
A smart, sustainable approach for agriculture businesses
Inspect.
Detect.
Protect.
IPM is an ongoing process that protects crops, livestock, feed stores, and farm buildings while reducing pest activity and unnecessary pesticide use.
1. Site Inspection
We inspect your farm, agricultural buildings, and land to identify pest activity and potential risks.
2. Risk Assessment
We assess livestock units, feed stores, grain stores, and farm infrastructure to protect your operation from pest-related losses.
3. Tailored Plan
We develop a bespoke IPM programme to prevent, monitor, and control pests across your agricultural premises.
4. Monitoring
We provide ongoing monitoring and digital reporting to track pest activity and maintain compliance.
5. Prevention
We work with you to strengthen biosecurity, reduce pest pressures, and prevent future infestations.
Fully Compliant, Real-Time
audit ready pest control
Protecting your agricultural operation and safeguarding your farm's productivity
Qualified & Accredited
RSPH certified, trained technicians following UK regulations
COSHH & Risk Management
COSHH documentation & RAMS provided
Regulated Premises Protection
Farms, daily, poultry and free-range egg producers
Fully Insured
10M Public liability & indemnity insurance
Clear Audit Trail
Detailed real-time reports & compliance documents
Real-Time Reporting & Client Portal
Smarter reporting. Faster response. Complete peace of mind.
Real-time reporting provides clear evidence of pest status, trends and actions taken. By combining technology with our award-winning service, we help clients maintain compliance, demonstrate due diligence and proactively manage pest risks across their premises.
Service reports & treatment records
Agricultural Rodent Control Contracts Across Herefordshire & Worcestershire
Proactive pest management programmes designed to protect livestock, feed stores, grain stores, and farm operations
12 Visit Programme
Monthly Service Plan
12 Visits per year
Regular inspections
Proofing advice
Inclusive call-outs
Compliance support
6 Visit Programme
Bi-Monthly Service Plan
6 Visits per year
Routine inspections
Proofing advice
Compliance support
Bespoke Solutions
Tailored Packages
Insect monitoring
EKF clean + proofing
Drone surveys
Pest consultancy
HACCP Compliant
Audit Ready Reports
Fast Call-Outs
BPCA Accredited
Pest Support
Protect Your Farm From Pest Risks
Seen signs of pests around your farm, livestock units, grain stores, or agricultural buildings?
PGM provides fast, responsive pest control services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, with attendance within 2 hours for emergency call-outs. From rodents, flies, and pest birds to ongoing prevention programmes, we'll quickly bring infestations under control, helping you protect livestock, crops, feed stores, and your farm's productivity.
Contact us today to schedule a site visit and expert agricultural pest management advice.
Local expertse you can rely on
PGM provides expert pest control services for farms, agricultural businesses, livestock enterprises, grain stores, and rural estates across Herefordshire (HR postcodes) and Worcestershire (WR postcodes).
Hereford
Worcester
Leominster
Bromsgrove
Malvern
Ross-on-Wye
Evesham
Kidderminster
Wychavon
Hay-on-Wye
Ledbury
Bromyard
Kington
Weobley
Pembridge
Credenhill
Redditch
Droitwich Spa
Pershore
Upton upon Severn
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RSPH Pest Management Qualifications
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BPCA Accredited Membership
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NPTA Certified Pest Technicians
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CRRU Best Practice Compliance
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Licensed by the Environment Agency
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Responsible Pest Management Practices
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Locally Accredited Business
Innovating Pest Control for a Safer Future
PGM & Son is a leader in commercial pest control, redefining the industry with safe, certified and fully accredited pest management services that protect businesses and champion sustainable environmental practices.
Farming & Agriculture Pest Control FAQ's
What are the most common pests found on farms? The most common agricultural pests include rats, mice, flies, pigeons, grain beetles, moths, rabbits, and moles. These pests can contaminate feed, spread disease, damage crops, and affect livestock welfare.
How can rodents affect my farm? Rats and mice can contaminate feed and grain, spread diseases, damage buildings and machinery, and chew electrical wiring, creating costly repairs and fire risks.
Do I need a pest control contract for my farm? No, a professional pest control contract is not a direct legal requirement for UK farms, but you are legally obligated to keep your land free of pests. Under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, you must prevent infestations that could harm food, livestock, or property. While you can legally manage pests yourself, strict updates to UK agricultural legislation mean that using an external contract is often the easiest way to remain compliant.
How often should agricultural pest inspections be carried out? Inspection frequency depends on the type of farming operation, but most farms benefit from regular monthly or quarterly inspections to identify and address pest activity before it becomes a major problem.
Can pest control help with farm assurance and compliance requirements? Yes. Effective pest management supports biosecurity measures and helps demonstrate compliance with farm assurance schemes, food safety standards, and environmental health requirements.
How do I know if I have a rat infestation on my farm? Common signs include droppings, burrows around buildings, gnaw marks on feed bags and structures, damaged wiring, grease marks along walls, and sightings of rats during daylight hours. Early intervention can prevent significant feed losses and infrastructure damage.
What can I do to stop pests contaminating feed and grain stores? Good housekeeping, secure storage, proofing entry points, regular inspections, and professional pest monitoring are essential. An Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programme can help identify risks before infestations develop and protect valuable feed and grain stocks.
Why are flies a problem around livestock units? Flies can spread disease, stress livestock, reduce animal welfare, and impact productivity. Effective fly management involves identifying breeding sources, improving sanitation, monitoring populations, and implementing targeted control measures throughout the season.
A Clean, Well-Maintained Workplace Is Your Best Defence Against Pests
Stay vigilant. Report concerns early. Keep your property protected.
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Pest Control
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