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When To Get Pest Control For Mice: A Comprehensive Guide

10 September 2022

Mice can be a huge problem for homeowners, especially during winter. They can cause extensive damage to your property and also carry diseases that can make you and your family sick. There are different ways that mice can cause problems for homeowners but don't worry, we have a few tips to know when you need professional mice pest control. Why Are Mice A Problem? Mice are a problem for...

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Prevent Bringing Home Bedbugs From Your Summer Holiday

08 August 2022

After a relaxing holiday, the last thing you want is to bring home bedbugs in your suitcase. Bedbugs are usually found in homes but can be introduced to your home after staying in a hotel or holiday rental and require professional pest control for bedbugs. What Are Bedbugs & Where Are They Found? Bedbugs are small, oval shaped insects with a brownish body that turns red after feeding on...

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Flying Ant Day 2022

09 July 2022

Swarms of flying ants appear every summer which can encourage seagull activity throughout the UK. These flying ant swarms are not a cause for concern, but just a natural part of their reproduction process. In recent years, Flying Ant Day has occurred in the second half of July, so if the weather is good, you can expect to see these millions of ants swarming. What Is 'Flying Ant Day'?...

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How To Get Rid Of Flies

16 June 2022

Summer time is the peak time for fly infestations, this is when they're most active and rapidly reproduce sometimes resulting in the need for professional pest control for flies. Keeping flies away from your food is vital for protecting your health. Flies feed by vomiting saliva onto your food, stamping their dirty legs up and down in it and then sucking up the resulting liquid. It's the...

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World Bee Day 2022

15 May 2022

Bees are extremely important pollinators who are responsible for 75% of the world's crops and a third of the food we eat, they even have their own day: 20th May is World Bee Day. Honey Bees and bee swarms are not usually a pest and will not do any harm as they aren't aggressive, but sometimes you may need help from a professional to move them to somewhere safe for both them and anyone...

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Why Cockroaches Are So Hard To Kill

12 April 2022

Finding evidence of cockroaches in your home or business can be distressing, but what harm do they cause and why are they so difficult to get rid of and control? Disease Caused By Cockroaches Cockroaches move from sewers, drains into buildings and homes to forage for food and water. They will contaminate anything they come into contact with; food, utensils, and preparation areas,...

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Why are rabbit numbers controlled in the UK?

14 March 2022

Rabbits can cause major environmental problems such as soil erosion as well as compete with native fauna for food and habitat. This can be on both domestic and agricultural land and may require professional rabbit pest control intervention. Even in small numbers, rabbits can be difficult to control as they have a substantial breeding rate, especially in springtime and if left unchecked can...

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4 Signs You Need Flea Pest Control

15 February 2022

Fleas can cause embarrassment and huge disruption in your home, office or place of work. Either way, fleas can quickly get out of control so it is crucial to solve an infestation without hesitation with flea pest control professionals. Where You Find Fleas Fleas can be found in places that provide plenty of insulation like soft furnishings such as beds, carpets or sofas, but are mostly...

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Mole Pest Control

09 January 2022

Rarely seen above ground due to their poor eyesight, moles live alone in an extensive network of tunnels covering anything up to 4 acres, in soils suited for tunnelling.By using their large two front paws to scrape away the earth, they feel along tunnels with their snouts and whiskers feeding on earthworms, insect larvae and grubs. Several young can be born between February and June,...

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Surprising Laws Surrounding Squirrel Pest Control

19 December 2021

Squirrels appear to be cute, furry, harmless animals as they scurry around gardens and parks. However, they can be a nuisance stealing nuts, seeds and fruits left in gardens to attract wild birds and can cause chaos if left to roam around your loft space. Due to the scarcity of protected shelter, squirrels will often move into the lofts of homes, businesses and agricultural...

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