There are over 4,000 different beetle species in the UK so if you find yourself with a sudden and unidentified beetle infestation it may not be easy to know exactly what they are straight away. Some beetle species more commonly infest houses than others. Carpet beetles for example are associated with human activity as their…
There are around 50 species of mite found in the UK. They are tiny 8-legged insects and the more common types associated with houses are: Scabies mites – often causing mange or scabies in animals as they burrow into the skin. Can be knows as itch mites. Bird mites – usually associated with birds and…
There are many DIY pest extermination methods available – some natural or plant based and others using manufactured off the shelf pest control products. The question is… do they work? The honest answer is yes, sometimes they do. And sometimes your only option is to seek out professional insect or rodent extermination services. If you…
Cockroaches have adapted to live alongside humans and like warm conditions with easy access to water. It is common to find cockroaches in cupboards such as under the kitchen sink, as well as behind units, fridges, bath panels – basically anywhere they can shelter with easy access to food and water. If you have…
Dealing with a mouse infestation yourself can be difficult as they breed quickly and can squeeze through tiny cracks and holes in walls and floors. If you get to the stage where you are seeing mice in your house it’s likely the mouse infestation is becoming well established and seeking mouse pest control services is…
Cluster flies are exactly as they sound and appear in buildings in mass groups or ‘clusters’. They can sometimes arrive in large numbers and be quite unexpected. In appearance they resemble the common house fly and are normally seen in the Autumn when they are attracted to buildings, looking for somewhere to hibernate. In Springtime…
Bed bugs are small, brown, flat bodied crawling insects which will hitch a ride on almost anything if they can. They are known for travelling in luggage and with the recent wave of bed bug infestations across Paris and areas of France, anyone travelling from France into areas of the UK may unknowingly be bringing…
Grey squirrels in the UK are well adapted to living alongside humans, and if you have squirrels in your loft or attic it is advisable to have them removed. Squirrels will chew through wiring, wood, plastic and sometimes even metal. They also use insulation for bedding. In a line, once squirrels are living in your…
Rats can be a really distressing problem, and if you see rats in your garden or even see a rat in your house there’s a good chance there are more rats living nearby – rats generally live in family groups so we always say if you see one rat its highly likely there are more.…
There’s no easy answer when it comes to getting rid of fleas from your house – once they’ve taken hold, they are genuinely difficult to treat yourself. The easiest solution is to find a reputable pest control company that offers a flea pest control service. If you do find yourself with a flea infestation, the…
