Caterpillar Removal Specialists
JG Pest Control are experts in caterpillar removal. Caterpillars are a common problem across the UK and we are experienced in treating caterpillar infestations in both homes and businesses across London.
Talk to us about removing a caterpillar problem - same-day response and a guaranteed treatment.
Why Caterpillars Are a Pest Problem
Certain species of caterpillars - especially the box tree caterpillar - eat the leaves of shrubs and bushes in and around garden areas. Box tree caterpillars are named after what they eat most: box trees. Box trees are a popular choice in home gardens, public parks and historic landscapes.
Box trees, sometimes called box hedges, are notoriously hardy. That changed with the introduction of the box tree caterpillar. Box tree moths (the post-larval form) hatch, fly to neighbouring box trees and lay eggs under their leaves. When the eggs hatch, young caterpillars feed on the leaves, pupate, become moths, and the process repeats.
This life cycle happens multiple times in a year. In a single season, all the green of a box hedge can be completely consumed by an infestation.
Signs of a Caterpillar Infestation
Where They Came From
- Native species of East-Asia
- Introduced via modern travel and goods shipping
- Thrive in the UK with no natural predator
- Professional pest controllers track and treat as they spread
Our Treatment
- Specialist fumigation and spray treatment
- All box trees on the property treated to prevent re-infestation
- Professional-use organic chemicals
- Guaranteed results - return visits if needed
Guaranteed Caterpillar Service
JG Pest Control is fully insured and provides a guarantee with all our services. We provide same-day removal of caterpillar problems across London.
Family-run since 2010 with 15+ years of experience. RSPH (BPCA) Level 2 certified and trainee techs, rated 4.8/5 on Trustpilot.
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Roy Couch is the Technician Manager at JG Pest Control, leading the technician team across the UK. He holds the BPCA Diploma and the RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide, and is qualified in the Safe Use of Rodenticides.
Peter Bowers-Davis is a board volunteer at the British Pest Control Association (BPCA), the UK trade body for professional pest management. He works across the Tyro UK group of companies, including JG, setting technical standards, treatment protocols and training programmes.