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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...

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...

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...

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...