If you have mice, rats, squirrels or birds in the loft, you’re most likely to hear light scratching or nibbling. This can send shivers down anyone’s spine.
Read moreThings that Go Bump in the Night …
Man’s Best Friend, Rats Worst Enemy; The K9 Rodent Detection Method
Rodent infestations in your home or business pose a significant risk to health due to the zoonotic (transmissible from animals to humans) infections they can carry.
Read moreA Game of Bat and Mouse; Identifying Droppings in Your Loft Space
Have you found droppings in your loft space? Are you unsure if they belong to a bat or a mouse? Avon Pest Control have written this handy guide to help you identify what creature has taken to roost in your roof.
Read moreRat Pest Control Spotlight – A Feast Fit for a Rat
The old adage that you are never more than six feet away from a rat in the UK is almost certainly not accurate. However, certain human behaviours can increase the likelihood of attracting larger numbers of rats to your home and garden spaces...
Read moreGoodbye Summer, Hello House Mice
Mice are one of the most common pests in the UK. They do not hibernate in winter and are present all year round, however, they are considered a seasonal pest as they become more problematic in colder months.
Read moreAre Rats in Drains Driving You Round the U-bend?
Sewage systems and your drains are the perfect living environment for the common brown rat (Rattus Norvegicus). Thames Water explain that the more urban an area is, the more chance there is that rats will nest in sewers. So, if you are...
Read moreRat Pest Control, The Nightmare After Christmas
2020 was a strange and difficult year, with anxiety about our health and the well-being of our loved ones, employment worries and feeling isolated. To make matters even worse, whilst most of us cannot invite our loved ones into our homes, rats...
Read moreOf Mice and Men-tal Health
Discovering, or suspecting the presence of a mice infestation in your home can generate a range of human responses, none of which are very conducive for experiencing good mental health. Mice are active all year round, and are one of the most...
Read moreAs Autumn is in Full Swing … do You Smell a Rat?
As the nights are drawing in, and temperatures are decreasing, there is nothing we like better at this time of year than curling up with a snack somewhere warm to keep out that Autumn chill. Sadly, we are not the only species looking for these...
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 moreThe British Mice Identification Guide
There are many different types of mice native to Britain. Any type of mouse found in your home is unwelcome but knowing the species of mouse currently causing the nuisance is important. Here at Avon Pest Control, we provide you with a handy guide...
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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