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Garden Pest Control Services

Supplying rapid and effective garden pest control to local residents and commercial garden centres throughout Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our vast experience and inventive use of a variety of tried-and-tested eco resources make us your top choice.

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What is Garden Pest Control?

Professional garden pest control services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire deliver expert solutions for outdoor infestations, including rats, mice, moles, wasps, and invasive insects. Our integrated approach combines targeted chemical treatments, humane trapping, and environmentally responsible biological control methods, overseen by our in-house entomologist.

PGM is committed to providing fast, affordable, and reliable professional pest control services, ensuring effective results and long-term protection for residential and commercial properties.

The award-winning team at PGM and Son Pest Control, Phil Martin, Joe Martin and Mark Pitt

Garden Pest Control Services

Pest control isn’t limited to common pests like mice, rats, or wasps. Gardens can host a wide variety of pests that cause significant problems for both domestic and commercial spaces. Effective control requires understanding these pests and targeting them with the right measures.

Common Garden Pests

Box Tree Caterpillar

The adult moth typically has white wings with a brown border, though some may appear completely brown or clear.

  • Lifecycle: Female moths lay pale yellow eggs under leaves. These hatch into caterpillars with greenish-yellow bodies and black heads. As they grow, they develop black and white stripes and can reach up to 4cm in length.

  • Damage: Caterpillars spin webbing among leaves and branches while feeding, which can severely damage box trees.

  • Control Measures:

    • Manually remove caterpillars where practical.

    • Prune stems covered with webbing and safely destroy them.

    • Use insecticides if necessary—ensure thorough spraying penetrates webbing. Repeat treatment if infestation is heavy.

Fuchsia Mite

Fuchsia mites are listed among the top pests by the Royal Horticultural Society for their destructive impact on garden plants.

Control Measures:

  • Pruning: Carefully prune affected areas and dispose of cuttings to prevent further spread.

 

Treatment Options:

  • Insecticide sprays can be applied 2–3 weeks after pruning.

  • For eco-friendly alternatives, horticultural oil spray or insecticidal soap can be applied every 7–10 days.

Sustainable Pest Control Practices

While it’s easy to focus solely on the damage pests cause, it’s important to consider the beneficial role of insects in your garden. Before using insecticides, explore environmentally friendly alternatives and targeted control methods that minimise harm to your plants, beneficial insects, and the surrounding ecosystem.

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Meet the experts keeping Herefordshire & Worcestershire pest-free

PGM is a family-run team built on certification, local knowledge and trust.

 

Led by RSPH Level 3 technician, Phil Martin, we provide fast, affordable solutions for every home and business in Herefordshire & Worcestershire

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Phil Martin, senior lead pest controller and award-winning technician at PGM pest control services

Phil Martin

SENIOR TECHNICIAN

Phil leads the team with the highest level RSPH certification available.

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Joe Martin RSPH level 2 pest technician at PGM & Son pest control services in Herefordshir

Joe Martin

PEST TECHNICIAN

Joe was a finalist in Young Pest Controller of the Year award in 2025.

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Mark Pitt RSPH level 2 pest technician at PGM & Son pest control services in Herefordshire

Mark Pitt

PEST TECHNICIAN

Mark combines building expertise with pest control for lasting solutions.

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