Pest Stop reviews: what the range is for
Pest Stop is a UK brand of household pest control: mouse and rat traps, bait stations and fly papers, rather than anything to do with feeding or grooming a pet. If you searched for reviews because you're choosing between trap types, the honest answer is that the right one depends on where the rodent is getting in and whether you have pets or children in the house, more than on the brand printed on the box.
What the range actually is
The Pest Stop range covers snap traps such as the Little Nipper and Sure Set, pre-baited quick-snap traps that arrive ready to use, enclosed bait stations for a more contained approach, and fly papers for flying insects rather than rodents. None of it is a pet product in the usual sense, but it earns a place here because a rodent problem in a garden or outbuilding is a pet-owner problem too — traps and bait need to be sited well away from curious cats, dogs and any small pets kept outdoors.
Snap traps are fast and give a clear result, but they need to be placed somewhere a pet cannot reach, ideally inside a covered bait station or behind something a cat or dog cannot get a paw or nose into. If you keep any pet that free-roams a garden or shed, that placement question matters more than which specific trap you buy.
Which type suits which situation
A single mouse spotted indoors is usually a job for one or two snap traps placed hard against a wall, since mice run along edges rather than across open floor. A rat, or a recurring problem rather than a one-off sighting, is better matched to an enclosed bait station, which keeps the bait or trap mechanism away from anything that might interfere with it.
Fly papers solve a different problem entirely and are worth having in an outbuilding, aviary or rabbit shed where flies gather around bedding and feed rather than around a rodent entry point. They are low-effort and need no siting decision beyond hanging them somewhere pets cannot brush against.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Reusable Washable Puppy Training Pad
A quilted, machine-washable training pad that absorbs accidents and locks in moisture with a leak-resistant base. Reusable for puppy toilet training and senior dogs, in several bone and paw prints.
From£7.99
Biodegradable Scented Dog Poo Bags — 50 or 200
Citrus-scented biodegradable poo bags with tie handles — breaking down in months rather than the centuries a standard plastic bag takes.
From£4.49
Bamboo Charcoal Puppy Training Pads
Super-absorbent bamboo charcoal training pads with a soft cotton-feel surface and leak-proof backing. The absorbent polymer core locks in moisture and helps neutralise odours, keeping floors clean during puppy toilet training.
£29.99
Washable Reusable Puppy Pee Pad
A quilted, absorbent training pad with a waterproof backing that protects floors, carpets and bedding, and washes ready to use again instead of being thrown away after every accident.
From£7.99
Chenille Muddy-Paws Absorbent Door Mat
A thick chenille door mat that soaks up mud and moisture from paws to protect your floors. The non-slip backing keeps it in place and it's machine washable and quick-drying for easy upkeep.
From£13.99
Grannicks Bitter Apple Spray — Chew & Lick Deterrent for Dogs
A non-toxic bitter-tasting spray that discourages dogs from licking wounds or chewing furniture and soft furnishings.
From£11.99
No-Rinse Cat Bath Essence Set with Towel
A wash-free cleansing essence set for cats with a soft microfibre towel. Wipe through the coat to freshen between baths, leaving fur clean, soft and pleasantly scented with no rinsing or water needed.
From£26.99
DIRTBAG Compostable Dog Poo Bags – Plastic-Free
Genuinely compostable, plant-based poo bags that break down in 180 days — strong, leak-proof, tie-handle bags with no hidden plastics.
From£6.99
Pet Eye Wipes for Tear Stains
A tub of 100 gentle eye wipes for cats and dogs that clean away eye gunk and debris and help reduce tear staining around the eyes. Soft and safe for regular use.
£9.99
Pet Ear-Cleaning Cotton Swabs
Specially shaped cotton swabs for safe, gentle ear cleaning of cats and dogs at home. Help remove wax and debris from the ear canal as part of a regular grooming routine.
£7.99
Folding Long-Handled Dog Poop Scoop with Clamping Jaw, 80cm
An 80cm handle and a clamping jaw mean the job happens standing upright, which matters if you have a bad back, a large dog or a lawn you want to keep usable.
£16.99
Portable Dog Poop Scoop with Built-In Collector, Three Colours
A one-handed plastic scoop with the collector built into the body, so nothing needs bagging mid-walk and nothing comes near your hands, in blue, green or pink.
£10.99
Common questions
- Are Pest Stop traps safe to use around pets?
- Snap traps and open bait need to be kept well away from any pet, either behind a barrier the pet cannot reach or inside an enclosed bait station designed to keep curious noses and paws out. If you are at all unsure where is safe in your home, the enclosed stations are the more forgiving option.
- Do I need a bait station or a snap trap?
- A single mouse seen once or twice is usually manageable with a couple of snap traps sited against a wall. A repeated problem, a rat rather than a mouse, or a household with pets that roam freely is generally better matched to an enclosed bait station, which contains the trap or bait rather than leaving it exposed.
- Do fly papers work against rodents too?
- No, fly papers are for flying insects and have no effect on mice or rats. They are worth having separately in a shed, coop or aviary where flies gather around bedding and feed, but they are not a substitute for a trap if you have a rodent problem.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.