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Pest Control for Bees
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...
Cockroach Pest Control Cambridge
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,...
Rabbit Pest Control Cambridge
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...
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...
Mole Pest Control Cambridge
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,...
Squirrel Pest Control Cambridge
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...
Rat Pest Control
14 November 2021
During the autumn and winter months rats are looking for shelter, food and warmth. This is the time that they move into homes and buildings to find more cover and a better sources of food.  Why Prevention & Rat Pest Control Is ImportantRats pose a big health risk to you, your family, staff and customers since they carry many diseases that can spread to...
Mice Pest Control Cambridge
15 October 2021
With the ability to enter buildings through gaps as small as 1cm, mice are looking to find food and build their home. This makes proofing buildings against them quite difficult, however, regular maintenance of this can keep them at bay. You can find evidence of this damage, as well as rodent tracks, nesting and droppings to determine whether your business premises or private...
Woodworm Treatment for Timber
10 September 2021
What Is Woodworm?Woodworm are wood boring beetles that tunnel into timbers, floorboards, furniture, joists, wooden tools and woodwork, laying their eggs in cracks and crevices. Woodworm eggs are not usually visible to the naked eye, the hatched larvae then burrow their way through the wood for anything between 2 to 5 years, emerging as an adult beetle through a small hole in the wood, ready...
Pest control for ants
14 August 2021
The warm, summer months brings ants out more into the open searching for food. If you’re not careful, they could be finding it in your home, business or property and you may be in need of professional pest control for ants.Where Can You Find Ants?After spending the long winter months buried deep underground, ants will start to emerge and build new nests. In spring and summer, the queen and...

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