Professional Mite Control Services in the UK

Mites are extremely small and can be difficult to detect, but they can still cause noticeable problems in homes and workplaces. Some mites are linked to allergy symptoms (like dust mites), while others can bite (like bird mites) or cause skin issues (such as scabies mites). Plant-feeding mites like red spider mites can also damage houseplants and greenhouse plants.

Common Types of Mites Found in Homes

• Dust mites: Common in mattresses, carpets and upholstery; associated with asthma, eczema and allergies
• Bird mites: Often linked to pigeon or bird nests in lofts, eaves or solar panels; may bite humans once the birds have gone
• Clover mites: Small reddish mites often seen around windows and walls, especially spring and summer
• Red spider mites: Plant pests that can cause leaf mottling, poor growth and fine webbing

Where Mites Hide

• Mattresses, bedding and soft furnishings
• Carpets, upholstery and dusty corners
• Lofts and roof voids near bird nests
• Cracks around window frames, vents and skirting
• Indoor plants, greenhouses and warm growing areas

Why Mite Problems Happen

Mites thrive in warm, humid and dusty conditions. Poor ventilation, high humidity, infrequent deep cleaning, and bird nesting activity around the building all increase risk. Correct diagnosis matters, because a dust-mite issue is solved very differently to a biting bird-mite problem.

How We Help

Shire Pest Solutions provides targeted mite control based on the species involved. We can help identify the source (for example, a loft nest, a humidity issue, or a plant infestation), advise on proofing and prevention, and apply professional treatments where appropriate—especially for biting mites or persistent infestations.