DIY Pest Control We are often asked about DIY pest control and whether we can provide rodenticides or equipment for customers to use themselves in homes or gardens. Whilst in some situations, people may be able to undertake effective pest control themselves, there are a number of issues with DIY pest control treatments, particularly in […]
What Should I Ask When Making a Pest Control Enquiry?
What Should I Ask When Making an Enquiry With a Pest Control Company? What Should I Ask When Making a Pest Control Enquiry? It is unlikely that many people would have considered what they should be asking a pest control company, at least until they have pest activity and need prompt advice. However, asking the right […]
Why Use a Pest Control Company?
It may seem a simple question but there are many factors which influence the decision to use a pest control company to help resolve pest problems. This blog is intended to help you understand the key reasons people use a professional pest control company and the benefits of doing so. So Why Use a Professional […]
Bed Bug Pest Control
Bed Bugs There are very few people who don’t know the rhyme ‘Goodnight, sleep tight, and don’t let the bed bugs bite’ but it is unlikely many people really give much thought to the reality of the saying, particularly in relation to bed bug pest control. Bed bugs are far more common than many may […]
Pest Control Traps
We often get asked which traps are the best pest control traps. The simple answer is that there are many different types of pest control traps and each serves its own purpose depending on various factors, such as the target pest species, the location of pest activity, the pests current food source, and whether the […]
Bird Mites
Bird Mites Bird Mites or Bed Bugs? We regularly get contacted by customers who think they have bed bugs. However, the cause of the problem is often bird mites not bed bugs. What Are Bird Mites Bird mites is the collective name for several types of mite that are parasites of different bird species. They […]
Technology and Pest Control
Current and potential new customers are often surprised how much technology is involved in pest control when we discuss what we can offer. Whilst many aspects of pest control are rooted in years old trapping and prevention techniques, technology is playing an increasing part in what we do, and brings many advantages with it. What […]
Autumn – Time For Pest Proofing
As the evenings gradually get darker and the temperatures start to drop, now is the time to check the external structure of your property for potential pest access points. Whilst rodent activity inside properties can happen at any time of year; when temperatures start to drop in the autumn, rodents start searching for warmer nesting […]
Mole Pest Control
Moles, Molehills and Tunnels Whilst moles appear sweet and gentle to some, moles, molehills and tunnels cause significant issues for property owners and farmers. It is for these reasons that mole pest control is important. The tunnels can collapse resulting in accidents and injury to people or animals, whilst the earth mounds (molehills) they create […]
Bats and Pest Control
One topic that isn’t mentioned much is bats and pest control. It is important before undertaking any pest control treatment that a thorough survey is undertaken, both in respect of the particular pest in question, and for potential bat activity in the property, as it is illegal to disturb a bat roost or cause harm […]