Pest control services in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Towcester, Brackley, Market Harborough and all surrounding areas.
How to Attract Bees this Spring There are over 250 bee species in Britain, some of which are solitary, some annual colony formers and some which live in a continual colony (honey bees). One thing they all have in common is that they feed predominantly on nectar and pollen. Bees are fantastic little garden helpers,[…]
Carpet Beetles (Anthrenus spp) There are 3 common species of carpet beetle, the varied carpet beetle, the museum beetle and the common carpet beetle; with the varied carpet beetle being the most common of these in the UK. Adult varied carpet beetles are around 3-4mm long. They have a speckled appearance caused by scales on[…]
Many people I talk to are surprised to hear that cockroaches are more common than you might think in the UK. However, when you consider the rate they can multiply and how easy cockroaches and their eggs can be transferred between different locations, it should really come as no surprise. How Do Cockroaches Infest a[…]
Pest Control Seasons We are often asked if different pests have different seasons for peak activity. The answer for most pests is yes, and for the remainder there are times of the year where their activity is certainly increased, or at least more noticeable. The calendar below gives a summary graphical representation of the most[…]
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 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[…]
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 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[…]
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 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[…]
