Pests

Stored Product Insects

Pest Control for Food Insects

Food Pests are becoming an increasingly common and unwanted pest in food premises.
Some food pests will come into the premises through doors and windows while others will come in on customers, staff and inside deliveries – both inside the food and among the packaging.

What are food pests?

Food pests are a variety of insects and small animals that infest food storage areas, such as kitchens, posing a significant threat to food safety and hygiene.

Not only can they contaminate food by spreading diseases and bacteria, but their presence also leads to food spoilage and waste, making effective pest control measures crucial to maintain health standards and prevent economic loss.

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What are the most common food pests?

Can carry diseases including salmonella and increase risks of contamination
May damage food causing unnecessary wastage
Food premises and food storage areas may be damaged by food pest activity
Infestation of food premises is a common factor in prosecutions

Any food pest has the potential to contaminate or destroy food and contamination can occur if pupae, hairs, droppings etc get into food at any point or if pests contaminate food with bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. By taking some simple precautions to prevent pests from gaining entry into your premises you will have already avoided having to resort to using poisons or other control methods.

Why use MJ Backhouse Pest Control:

Local and friendly service
Quick and reactive response
Preventative and reactive integrated pest management
Family business with over 25 years’ experience
Professional, trained, friendly & efficient staff
Affordable & realistic costs
Members of the NPTA (National Pest Technicians Association), Safe Contractor, Construction Line, CHAS, Guild of Master Craftsmen and ISO9002 registered

Have a look at a member of the team in action carrying out insect fogging in a grain store.

Why can you trust us?

Fully accredited

What do our clients say?

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Sam Jackson9/04/2025

Treated my wasp nest under the gutter great service 5 stars
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James Emanuel8/14/2024

Came across as very knowledgeable and helpful. Would recommend.
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Victoria Patrick11/20/2023

Fab job of helping with my pest control problem. Big thanks to Terry Isles. Highly recommended 👌
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Colleen Shaw9/13/2023

Very thorough and honest. I only had to pay the call-out fee as no bugs were found. I was relieved and thankful. Very polite and friendly staff with lots of knowledge.
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Anne T8/16/2023

Did what was asked, when
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Nick Kemp8/04/2023

Have been asking MJ Backhouse to fix wasp nest problems for years. Easy to contact, straightforward pricing and payment and fast efficient service. Highly recommend.
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Ian Bone8/01/2023

My Wasps were gone instantly great fast service
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Peter1/24/2023

I had an issue with pigeons nesting and making all a lot of mess and noise loudly cooing all day and night on the inaccessible veranda/roof area of my top floor flat.Mr Blackhouse & son came to inspect then a few days later to clear the area and set up spikes and netting.They were super friendly and respectful of my home, came on time and got the job done in short time.Afterwards I inspected their work. The whole area was clean and the netting looks very neat as you can see in the picture.That was around a week ago and I have not heard or seen a pigeon out there since.Would happily use them again and I can highly recommend their services.
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Ringo Riley7/26/2022

Quality service
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Local pest control

We offer pest control services across Yorkshire including:

Harrogate

Leeds

Wakefield

Huddersfield

York

Hull

Wetherby

Selby

Bradford

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If you’re looking for a professional and dependable pest control partner for your business, MJB Pest Control is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and find out how we can help keep your premises pest-free.