The common insects that need pest control are fleas, carpet moth and carpet beetle, bedbugs and wasps or hornets. Some of the lesser known insects requiring pest control are mites, other types of beetle such as biscuit beetles and weevils, however the more common insect pest control services are outlined below: Wasps and hornets are…
The cost of rodent pest control varies on the company you choose to use. Some of the better known national and international pest control companies are huge brands, part of much larger corporations. They may have recognisable branding, however may charge more for a standard service, which a local pest control company can deliver for…
When you find a rat or mouse infestation in your house or at work, then you have two options: Get rid or mice and rats yourself Use professional pest control services to exterminate mice or rats If you have a rodent infestation at work, then health and safety of clients and staff is the priority…
When the weather starts to get colder and wetter, then mice start looking for shelter over the winter. Typically, garden sheds and garages make ideal nesting sites for mice as they are dry and a food source is usually nearby. If you see signs of mice in your shed or garage, such as chewed boxes…
We all support protection of nesting birds, however sometimes birds can nest in places that cause us problems as humans. Large amounts of bird guano is dirty and unpleasant, and bird mite infestation is a common result of nesting birds. Nesting birds are protected by law in the UK, so they cannot be moved or…
Mite infestations can be tricky to treat, as there are many different types of mite and each there can be various causes and treatments according to the exact species of mite. Commonly, mites are due to damp conditions, and may also be brought into your home on food, such as flour mites or weevils. If…
Signs of Rat Infestation Rat infestations are more common during winter and autumn as the weather gets cooler. Initially you may see signs or rats in your garden. Signs of rats in the garden are rodent holes or chewed wood, rat droppings, rodent pathways and ultimately you will start seeing live rats. If left unchecked,…
How to Stop Rats Getting into your House Rats tend to get into houses pretty easily. They are good climbers and can chew through plastics, wood and even metal, so any external opening for pipework and wires is an easy entry point for a rat. Rats will also chew through plastic vent covers quickly, and…
Pest control at restaurants is a grey area. All restaurants or businesses that sell or serve food to the public, including employees, do have a duty of care to show the pest control at the site is being managed properly. This can mean that pest control can be managed in house. However, if the pest…
Signs of bedbugs typically start with insect bites. Bedbug bites can leave blood spots on the sheets, so if you are being bitten at night and there are small blood marks on the sheets in the morning, this is a sign of bedbugs. Once a bedbug infestation is more advanced, you might start seeing bedbugs…
