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Why Is Rat Pest Control Important?

04 January 2025

The Importance of Rat Pest Control Rats pose significant health risks to individuals, families, employees, and customers due to the diseases they carry, such as salmonella, leptospirosis, and listeria. These diseases can spread through contact with rat urine or contaminated food preparation areas. Beyond health concerns, rats can cause severe structural damage to homes and businesses. Their...

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How To Prevent Cockroaches

03 December 2024

It can be upsetting to discover cockroach evidence in your house or place of business, but what harm do they cause and why are they so hard to eradicate and control? Cockroaches Causes Diseases In order to find food and water, cockroaches travel from sewers and drains into homes and buildings. They will leave behind partially digested food and dropped faeces as they contaminate everything...

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Why Do We Control Squirrel Numbers In The UK?

02 November 2024

Depending on the species and area, there are various laws in the UK regarding the control of squirrel populations. Grey And Red Squirrels Red squirrels, the only squirrel species native to the United Kingdom, are listed as "Near Threatened" in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. They inhabit deciduous and coniferous forests and are distinguished by their red to russet fur, ear tufts, and...

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Are Rabbits Pests In The UK?

03 October 2024

Rabbits can compete with local wildlife for food and habitat, leading to serious environmental issues like soil erosion. Both residential and agricultural land may be affected, and professional rabbit pest control assistance may be necessary. Because they breed quickly, particularly in the spring, and because they can completely destroy acres of spring crops like barley, wheat, and maize if left...

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Why You Have Fleas In Your 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...

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Signs You Have A Fly Infestation

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...

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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...

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When is Flying Ant Day in 2024?

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...

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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...

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World Bee Day 2024

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...

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