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What are the 3 methods of pest control?

What are the 3 methods of pest control? Whether at home or in a commercial property pests can be a real nuisance, not only do they create damage, but they can also spread germs and diseases. For a business, they can lead to prosecution and fines or even potential imprisonment; and in cases where there[…]

How to get rid of moles from your garden

How to get rid of moles from your garden Moles are mammals that are around 6 inches long. They are carnivores that live in nests underground and feed on worms and other invertebrates. The bane of avid gardeners, moles are prolific diggers, their extensive tunnelling can cause real issues as they disrupt seedlings and established[…]

How does pest control get rid of wasps?

How does pest control get rid of wasps? What many people do not realise is that wasps serve a very important purpose in our ecosystem and food chains. They are great pollinators and also predate on other insects; so not quite the nuisance that everyone believes them to be, but we all recognise that having[…]

How To Get Rid of Bees

How To Get Rid of Bees Bees are extremely important insects as far as our ecosystems are concerned. Without them many of the crops that we rely on would not be pollinated potentially leading to food shortages, did you know that there are around 70 crops in the UK which depend on our Bee pollination?[…]

How To Control Pests In The Food Industry

How To Control Pests In The Food Industry Pests are a problem no matter where they occur, arguably they are even worse in the food industry. If as a business involved in the preparation or manufacture of food you are found to have an infestation, the repercussions can be very serious. At the very least[…]

Why it is Important to Control Pests

Why it is Important to Control Pests Pests are common in both domestic and commercial settings, but are they really that bad? The short answer is a resounding yes! In this article we explore why it is important to control pests and give you some handy preventative advice. Danger to Health First and foremost, pests[…]

Why Are Bees Important?

Why Are Bees Important? Bees are a sign that spring is in the air and the blooms are starting to come out and in the UK we have over 250 species of bees with 24 types of bumblebees. Did you know, though, that bees are amongst the most important insects on the planet? That might[…]

Mouse Pest Control in Silverstone

Mouse Pest Control in Silverstone The Investigation When we arrived at the property, the mouse in question had been disposed of but, from the description we determined that it was a house mouse. The homeowner was right to call us out, as when you have one mouse you can very quickly have a major problem[…]

Pest Control for the Food Industry

Pest Control for the Food Industry When considering pest control for the food industry, it is important to remember that pests can enter the food chain at any point from farm to fork. Wherever there is food production, storage and supply it is vital to consider the risks from pests and to take adequate precautions[…]

Pest Control Tips This Christmas

Pest Control Tips This Christmas The Big Day will soon be upon us and at this wonderful time of year, full of fun and festive cheer, the last thing on anyone’s mind is pests. For pests, the answer to the famous question posed in the song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas time At All’ is[…]

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