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Rules and permits29 Oct 2026

Biocide safety when Portsmouth pest firms treat your home

Coshh biocides pest control in Portsmouth uses regulated products that can be harmful if misused. This guide explains the biocide rules in Great Britain, what a competent technician should explain and what a household should do during and after a visit.

7 min read

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Rules and permits21 Oct 2026

Who pays for pest control in a rented Portsmouth home?

When rats or mice appear in a rented Portsmouth home, landlords and tenants often disagree about who should pay. This guide explains how the cause, the building's condition and written reporting decide responsibility, and which legal routes apply.

7 min read

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Rules and permits30 Sept 2026

Pest control duties for Portsmouth food businesses

Food businesses in Portsmouth must stop pests reaching food, not just react to them. This guide explains the pest control duties in the hygiene rules, how proofing and waste storage fit in, what records to keep and how to brief a contractor.

7 min read