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02 February 2026

PGM Pest Control publishes Herefordshire Pest Activity Data Analysis Report 2025

PRESS RELEASE

PGM Pest Control has released data analysis, identifying the most prevalent pest issues across Herefordshire based on recorded treatment figures.

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Key findings (most to least prevalent):

  • Rodents - 48% 
  • Wasps - 15%
  • Carpet beetles - 6%
  • Bed bugs - 6%
  • Woodworm - 4%
  • Other pests (including ants, flies, fleas, cockroaches, moths and other species) - 21%.

The full report provides a comprehensive data analysis of pest prevalence and treatment demand across residential, commercial, and rural properties in Herefordshire during 2025.

PGM Pest Control says their findings show that pest activity in Herefordshire is becoming less seasonal and more persistent throughout the year. 

Read the full report: pgmpestcontrol.co.uk/blog

Source: Online

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