Have you seen a rat in your garden? First thing to mention is that rats live in family groups, so if you are seeing a rat in your garden, it is very likely that there is a breeding family of rats. Average rat family is around fifteen in number. So, a rat in the garden…
What insects cause red, itchy bites? Insects in the house are common, however only some insects need insect pest control, and even fewer insects bite people. There are two main insects that bite people in the home and need pest control to remove them, and these are fleas and bedbugs. Flea Pest Control Fleas normally…
Unless you have experienced a cluster fly infestation, then it’s likely you have never needed cluster fly pest control and you may never even heard of cluster flies. Cluster flies are generally only a problem during the Autumn and Spring time. In the Summer cluster flies live out in the wild and tend to stay…
Signs of Mice A mouse infestation can be quite well established before you start seeing signs of mice. The most obvious sign of mice is literally seeing live mice in your kitchen, or other rooms in the house. Mice will keep close to the walls and skirting when they are travelling, and if the mouse…
How to Keep Rats Out of the House In Winter temperatures drop – we’re all looking for ways to stay warm and cosy, including the rats. Rats can cause significant damage to your home and even pose health risks. So, how can you keep rats out of your house in Winter? Rats in the House…
Cockroach infestations in your home or business are worth taking seriously. Cockroaches are very resilient, and spread easily and quickly, so a cockroach infestation can quickly become a serious problem – especially if you have cockroaches in your restaurant or café. They risk serious damage to reputation as well as being a health and hygiene…
If you start hearing noises in your attic, it’s worth paying attention as this can be a common sign of a rat or mouse infestation. Sometimes you will also hear scratching sounds in the wall or behind kitchen cupboards, which means a rat or mouse infestation could be growing and spreading around your home. As…
In a line: no. A business does not require by law to have a professional pest control contract in place. All businesses that are involved in food in any way do, however, need to be able to show that their pest control is managed. Organisations such as those working in education, care homes and catering…
When mice move into your house, they can cause expensive and potentially dangerous damage to your property. Chewed electrical wires are a potential and serious fire risk. If mice chew wires in your home, there is a good chance you will need to pay an electrician to replace the rodent damaged wiring. Rodent damaged wires…
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…
