Safeguarding Salisbury’s homes, businesses, and green spaces from pests, with local expertise and discreet support.
Salisbury’s unique mix of historic architecture, busy marketplaces, riverside parks and nearby countryside makes it a picturesque place to live and work but also an attractive environment for a range of pest species. Whether it’s rodents in older properties, pigeons gathering near rooftops, or foxes scavenging in urban gardens, pests can quickly become a nuisance and health risk.
At ASW Pest Control, we offer fast, professional and discreet pest control services tailored to Salisbury and the surrounding areas. Whether you manage a hospitality venue, oversee a school or rental property, or need urgent help at home, we’re ready to resolve pest problems with minimal disruption.
Common Pest Problems in Salisbury
Salisbury’s mix of residential areas, historic buildings and green spaces means a wide variety of pests can thrive in the area.
Here are some of the most common issues we help local residents and businesses tackle:
Rats and mice are often found in older buildings with gaps and voids that provide easy access. They’re particularly common around the city centre, near food outlets, bin stores, and along the River Avon. Rodents are drawn to food waste and warmth and can pose health risks if left untreated. Cellars, lofts and kitchen areas are frequent hotspots for infestations.
Pigeons and gulls can create serious mess and disruption across Salisbury especially around shopping areas, rooftops, and public buildings. Their droppings damage stonework, clog gutters, and pose slip hazards on pavements. We offer a range of humane bird-proofing options to protect listed properties and public areas while preserving their appearance.
During the warmer months, Salisbury’s gardens, cafes and pub courtyards often experience issues with wasps and flies. These pests are drawn to food and drink and can quickly become a problem for hospitality venues. We offer targeted treatments to prevent nests from forming in roofs, lofts, and wall cavities, ensuring flying insects don’t disrupt your day-to-day.
Our local team has years of experience working across Salisbury and the surrounding Wiltshire villages. From discreet home visits to large-scale pest management for commercial clients, we pride ourselves on clear advice, rapid response and reliable results.
Whether you need:
• Preventative support for your home or business
• One-off rat or mouse treatment
• Safe and discreet solutions for pests in guest accommodation
ASW Pest Control is here to help—local knowledge, national standards.
Rodents are often active in quieter areas of homes and businesses particularly in older properties where they can access wall voids, lofts or basements. If you spot small dark droppings near skirting boards or in cupboards, or hear scratching sounds in the walls at night, it’s likely you have a rodent problem. Rats and mice also leave gnaw marks on packaging, wires and food containers. The earlier you act, the easier they are to manage.
Pigeons are a frequent problem in Salisbury’s town centre and around commercial rooftops. Signs of a bird infestation include a build-up of droppings on pavements, ledges or window sills, or the presence of nesting material in gutters and balconies. Bird noise, especially from roosting flocks, can also be a sign that pest birds are making themselves at home. Left untreated, this can cause costly damage and ongoing hygiene concerns.
Insect problems in Salisbury are often first noticed in outdoor spaces, bin areas or roof spaces. If you regularly see wasps circling one spot on a wall or roofline, there may be a nest inside. Wasps often choose loft spaces, wall cavities or garden sheds to build their nests. You might also hear a faint buzzing behind plasterboard or in ceiling voids. High fly activity indoors could also indicate a breeding site nearby especially in food prep areas.
