The experts: Pest controllers on 17 simple, lasting ways to get rid of unwanted house guests

‘Once they’ve found a way into your home, the problem will only get worse.’ Composite: Getty Images/Guardian Design Team

With reported rises in the number of rats and bedbugs, it is likely that many of us are sharing our living space with some pest or other. How can you go about getting rid of them? And what can you do to avoid them moving in to start with? Here, pest controllers share the secrets to an infestation-free life.

Be vigilant