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… Continue Reading
Grain Weevils, also known as Wheat Weevils, and Grain Beetles, also known as Flour Beetles, are often collectively known as Stored Product Insects (SPIs). They are frequently found throughout the UK and are considered as pests due to the damage… Continue Reading
If you suspect pigeons, squirrels or other birds are nesting under your solar panels, you need to call a pigeon proofing solar panel expert before they cause any damage. A survey conducted this year by the Department for Business, Energy… Continue Reading
If there is one insect that inspires more fear than the already much feared wasp, it has to be the European hornet (Vespa crabro). With its similar appearance, the European hornet is often confused for a large wasp and can… Continue Reading
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, is… Continue Reading
Have you gone to your wardrobe during the cooler summer evenings to grab a jumper, only to find it peppered with holes? Yes? Then you might be experiencing a Clothes Moth infestation. Identification There are many different species of moths… Continue Reading
The BPCA report the Carpet Beetle has surpassed the clothes moth as the UK’s number one textile pest. Adult Carpet Beetles feed on pollen and nectar, and do not pose a risk to your clothing and soft furnishings. However, they… Continue Reading
What’s the difference between Brown Ants, Black Ants, and Yellow Meadow Ants? This may sound like the start of a joke, but if ants are causing you problems at work or at home, you will know it is no laughing… Continue Reading
In spring, queen wasps emerge from hibernation to begin to build a nest. Queen wasp characteristics are similar to worker wasps and include the iconic bright yellow and black stripes, triangular shaped head and narrow waists. The main difference between… Continue Reading
Over the last few years, bees have become one of the most celebrated insects in the world. There is even a World Bee Day, marked on May 20th which has been adopted by the United Nations to raise awareness of… Continue Reading