Does your business need a pest control contract? In a line no, it’s not law that take aways, restaurants, cafes or anywhere serving food to the public have a pest control contract in place. However, it is required under health and safety regulations, that the pest control at any establishment serving food is managed. Pest…
We get calls every Winter from people who have seen a rat in their garden, or in their house, and think they have one rat which they would like removing. If you see a rat in your house, such as in your kitchen, or there is a rat in your garden then it is highly…
Cluster fly infestations are an unpleasant problem that occur during the Autumn and Spring months. Cluster flies live outside during the Summer, and will look for somewhere to hibernate during the Winter. For this reason, it’s common to get a cluster fly infestation in the Autumn as the weather cools, and the cluster flies are…
Most people call us only after they have been trying to get rid of fleas themselves for weeks – sometimes even months. By the time they decide to look for professional flea pest control services, they have dealt with a lot of stress and spent a lot of money on off the shelf flea control…
If you notice signs of mice in your house, then mouse pest control is usually a good idea. Common signs of mice or a mouse infestation are: Chewed wood and chewed wiring Mouse droppings – it’s common to find mice dropping in cupboards Seeing a mouse or live mice in your house A live mouse…
Squirrels are not always seen as a pest, but grey squirrels are not native to the UK and if they are causing a problem the law is that they should be exterminated. Squirrels in your roof or attic will cause significant damage, and will also nest and breed in your loft, becoming an increasing problem.…
Rats are everywhere – they are born survivors and often use drainage systems to navigate. Rats are also intelligent, adaptable and live in family groups. They will eat almost anything, and can survive some of the less robust rat poisons and rodenticides available off the shelf. If they survive eating these rat baits then they…
How do you know when to use professional pest control services? When you discover a rodent or insect infestation in your home, it’s very tempting to try to get rid of rats and mice, or insects such as fleas and wasps, yourself. However, is it cheaper and easier to get rid of pests yourself, or…
What is Pest Control For? Pests are essentially any living organism that humans class as harmful or detrimental to their welfare or property. Pests are found in agriculture, small and large scale business or manufacturing and in houses. Common examples of pests that effect residential houses are rodents (rats, mice or grey squirrels), crawling insects…
In a line: yes! Hornet pest control is essentially the same as wasp pest control, simply because hornets are part of the wasp family – essentially just bigger versions of wasps. How do you know if you have a hornet’s nest? The signs of a hornet nest are virtually the same as the signs of…
