Learn how to effectively deal with fleas, the common pest during the summer months in the UK, especially in households with pets. Gain knowledge about flea identification, life cycle, signs of infestation, prevention, and control methods.
Read moreCluster flies: Identification and Information
The first step in effective cluster fly removal is to preventively block all entry points the flies can use to gain access to your home.
Read moreFly Screens and Insect Exclusion; Summer Solutions and Designs
We are finally enjoying the warmer weather; longer evenings, drinks in the garden, and….flies? Yes, sadly, the warmer weather does bring a few problems with it. One of which is the irritating increase of bugs and flying insects.
Read moreLED Flying Insect Control Units
Flying insects enjoy decaying organic matter as their favoured source of food. As rotting plant and animal waste can carry parasites, bacteria, and pathogens which are harmful to human health and safety, it is important to ensure you have a...
Read moreMicroscopic Bugs? It might be mites. Mould mites and Booklice under the Microscope!
It is quite common for UK houses to experience mould patches, which homeowners may wipe away without further thought. It is worth considering that these mould patches are food sources for pests, including Mould mites and Booklice. Whilst Mould...
Read moreSeasonal Pest Watch – Cluster Flies
Cluster flies, also known as grass flies, or attic flies, do not pose a risk to human health. However, they can become a significant pest due to the large numbers in which they congregate in our homes to over-winter; several thousand flies may be...
Read morePets & Pests; Does Your Lockdown Companion have Fleas?
During lockdown, 3.2 million UK households introduced a pet into their homes. For many people, pets helped improve mental health during such a worrying time and helped ease the loneliness of social isolation. One downside of owning pets, however...
Read morePest Control Newsflash – Harlequin Ladybird Invasions!
This sounds like a sci-fi movie, but an invasion of Harlequin ladybirds can be more of a horror … As the cooler weather takes hold in the UK, many beetles begin to prepare for hibernation, also known as dia-pause, or “overwintering”. Ladybirds...
Read morePest Wars: Return of the Cluster Fly
Also known as grass flies, the cluster fly (Pollenia rudis) is roughly 7 mm in length, has stripes behind the head, short yellow hairs on the thorax, and intermittent light and dark grey colouring on the abdomen. They move a lot slower than most...
Read moreWhy is it so Difficult to Get Rid of Fleas?
Anyone who has had the unpleasant experience of attempting to control a flea infestation in their home will tell you what an uphill battle it can be. Getting rid of fleas is never easy. Fleas can survive without a host for many months. It is a...
Read moreHow to prevent Flea problems in Your Home this Summer!
If there is one pest guaranteed to make you feel itchy at the mere thought, it has to be the flea. Fleas thrive in warm conditions, so they can be a particular problem coming into summertime. As we are spending extended time at home due to...
Read moreCovid-19 Increased Rodent and Insect Activity – How to Stay Home & Safe
A survey by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) reports a 51% increase in rat activity and a 41% increase in the activity of mice since the Covid-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. This spike has been cited as being due to increased rodent...
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