Pest Control
Bed bugs, fleas and ticks
Bites, and what is causing them. 6 guides, most read first.
How to keep fleas out of your home in summer
Fleas breed fastest in warm weather. A few simple habits with your pets, your vacuum cleaner and your garden stop a handful of fleas becoming an infestation.
3 min read Bed bugsBed bugs: how to spot them, and what to do about them
Itchy bites in a line, dark spots on the mattress seams. How to confirm it is bed bugs, why shop-bought sprays rarely work, and what effective treatment involves.
5 min read FleasDoes my pet have fleas? Signs, risks and what to do
Extra scratching, specks in the fur, bites around your ankles. How to check your pet for fleas, why the vet and the house both matter, and how to keep fleas away.
4 min read FleasWhy is it so difficult to get rid of fleas?
You treated the cat, you sprayed the carpet, and the fleas are back. The reason is the flea life cycle, and the answer is treating the pet and the home together.
4 min read Bed bugsHow to avoid bringing bed bugs home from a holiday
Bed bugs are expert hitchhikers, and a suitcase is their favourite ride. A few simple checks when you arrive and when you get home make all the difference.
3 min read TicksTicks in summer: how to avoid bites and remove a tick safely
Ticks are most active from spring to autumn and can carry Lyme disease. How to avoid them on walks, check yourself and your pets, and remove one the right way.
4 min readNot sure what you're looking at?
Send us a photo or describe it. We will tell you what it is, whether it needs treating at all, and what it would cost, before anyone comes out.