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… Continue Reading
Due to Covid-19, many of us are finding we are spending more time in our homes and gardens. If you have recently seen a lot of wasp activity, it could be that there is a nest nearby. Here at Avon… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
Under the current government guidelines, we are operating with strict PPE controls on emergency and essential work only. Here at Avon Pest Control we have always been dedicated to the health and safety of our customers and understand that pests… Continue Reading
Spring is a wonderful time of light and new life, bringing with it springtime blooms, rising temperatures and… garden ants. The BBC report that ants are the most numerous insect on the planet. It is estimated that the global population… Continue Reading
At Avon Pest Control we receive call outs to treat wasps even during the winter months. Queen wasps do not die in the autumn like the female workers and the males, which are known as drones. Instead they find somewhere… Continue Reading
Our February pest spotlight: Cockroach Pest Control. Because cockroaches prefer warm environments, people often believe them to be more of a summer nuisance. Sadly, this isn’t the case. With our efficient central heating systems, cockroaches can stay snug as a… Continue Reading
Here at Avon Pest Control, we understand that cleaning up after a rodent infestation can feel overwhelming, so we’ve compiled some top tips, advice, and information to help you return your house to a clean, safe home. After the rodents… Continue Reading
Ultrasonic mice repellers may sound like the perfect solution to an unpleasant situation; a small, simple to operate, relatively inexpensive device that gets rid of your unwelcome houseguests without using traps or poisons. Does that sound too good to be… Continue Reading
We all experience nuisance flies in our homes on occasion and can generally shoo them out without too much difficulty. However, there are times when these houseguests find their way into our homes and truly outstay their welcome! To asses… Continue Reading