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Why Are There Fleas In My Home
01 September 2024
Even if you don't have pets, your home can become infested with fleas and there could be a few possible explanations. Reasons That Could Be Causing Fleas in Your Home Family pets are the number one culprit. When stray animals, such as dogs or cats, wander by your home, they can drop them. You visited a place with long grasses, such as a garden, park, or other area where fleas were...
How to get rid of flies
03 August 2024
Fly infestations are most common in the summer, when they are most active and can multiply quickly, necessitating professional fly pest control. It is essential to keep flies away from your food if you want to keep your health safe. Fly feeding involves them stamping their filthy legs up and down in your food, vomiting saliva onto it, and then sucking up the liquid that is left behind. Its gut...
Avoid Bringing Bedbugs Home from Summer Holiday
02 July 2024
After a relaxing holiday, you don't want bedbugs in your suitcase. Bedbugs are usually found in homes but can be brought in from hotels or vacation rentals and require professional bedbug control.  Bedbugs: Where Are They Found? An oval, brownish bedbug turns red after feeding on human and animal blood. In homes, hotels, and holiday rentals, bedbugs hide in cracks and crevices of...
Pest control for ants Cambridge
01 June 2024
Flying Ant Day is usually in July, so if the weather is nice, you might look forward to seeing these millions of ants swarming mid-July 2024. There's no need to be alarmed by these swarms, as this is actually just part of the normal reproductive process for flying ants. What is Flying Ant Day? During the summer in the UK, millions of flying ants come out of their nests one day a year. It's...
Insect Week 2024
03 May 2024
What is Insect Week? Insect Week is held 24-30th June, 2024. Every year, Insect Week is organised with the goal of educating the general public about the value of entomology and insects. The Royal Entomological Society organise the week, which has the backing of numerous partner organisations that are involved in natural history, conservation, and insect science. The public can learn...
Bee Swarm Cambridge
05 April 2024
Bees pollinate 75% of the world's crops and 1/3 of the food we eat; they even have their own holiday, International Bee Day, which falls on May 20, 2024. Because they are not aggressive, honey bees and bee swarms are usually not a bother and won't hurt anyone, but sometimes you might need professional help to move them to a place that's safe for them and anyone who might be allergic to bee stings...
Wasp Nest Removal Cambridge
01 March 2024
What Distinguishes Wasps From Hornets? As hornets build their nests similarly to wasps, they can be removed using a similar technique. Unprovoked, hornets are known to be less aggressive than wasps, but because of the chemicals in their venom, stings can be more painful. You're more likely to notice the size difference between a hornet and a wasp in the UK. The European Hornet can reach a...
Bird Control Cambridge
12 January 2024
Any strategy, product, or method used to discourage problem birds from landing, roosting, or building nests in specific locations - such as the rooftops of houses, businesses, or agricultural properties - is referred to as 'bird control'.   In the UK, certain bird species can cause significant damage, fouling, and the potential for disease transmission. However, AJ Pest Control can assist...
Mouse Pest Control
01 December 2023
For homeowners, mice may be a major issue, particularly in the winter. They not only carry illnesses that may infect you and your family, but they can also seriously destroy your property. There are several ways that rodents may cause issues for homes, but fear not—we have some advice to help you determine whether you need expert rodent pest management. Why Do Mice Become an Issue? There...
What Do Woodworm Look Like?
02 November 2023
The larvae resemble tiny caterpillars and are creamy-white in colour. The woodworm larvae reside deep within the wood, only coming to the surface to transform into beetles. In late spring or early summer, woodworm beetles often become active and emerge from the wood in preparation for mating. Mature beetles have shiny spots that resemble eyes and are typically black or brown with greyish hair on...

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