Carpet beetle larvae are considered the number one textile pest in the UK. They create so much damage as they feed on proteins, known as keratin, in natural fibres of animal origin such as wool, hair, leather, feathers and silk.… Continue Reading
Do you own, manage a property or buildings suffering from any bird related problems, then this news article is for you. Seeing a wild bird flying or feeding can be a wonderful sight, and many of us spend money on… Continue Reading
Do you need help with pest prevention in your business or maybe you are looking for information on pest prevention contracts? Under the Food Hygiene Laws in the UK, including the Food Standards Act 1999 and The Food Safety Regulations… Continue Reading
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… Continue Reading
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… 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
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
Are scuttling sounds waking you up? Have you heard scratching noises overhead? If you hear such sounds coming from your loft at this time of year, at around four to five hours before sunrise, it is likely that you have… Continue Reading
This months news article takes a look at how you can prevent becoming a victim or casualty in the war with clothes moths and how you can improve your clothes moths pest control strategies. The Tineidae family of butterflies or… Continue Reading
The world seems to be divided on moths … some people love them, considering them valuable pollinators that can be as beautiful as butterflies, whilst some people are so frightened of them that the phobia even has a name; mottephobia.… Continue Reading