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News, updates and previous companies that AJ Pest Control have helped to remove, prevent and control birds, rodents and other pests.

Why are there so many 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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Wasps or Hornets?

07 July 2021

It's getting to that time of year when wasps start to become a nuisance and in some cases cause a threat to health. But are you having to deal with wasps or hornets? Can you tell the difference between them and what are the potential risks of each? What's the Difference Between Wasps & Hornets? Hornets are actually a type of wasp, they nest in the same way and can...

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Spring Brings Bee Swarms

04 May 2021

Spring is the busiest time of year for bees. They're busy re-stocking food and it's also the season when new colonies get started and established. Bees do this by moving half or their whole hive of inhabitants to a new home, creating bee swarms that can contain 10-30,000 bees. These can be seen as a nuisance and can require professional bee removal from an experienced bee pest...

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Bird Control & Proofing Your Property

26 March 2021

During the winter months, AJ Pest Control carry out a lot of bird proofing to homes and business premises. Some bird species in the UK can become a serious nuisance causing a lot of damage, fouling and risk spread of disease. A recent client near Braintree experienced just this and contacted AJ Pest Control to see how they could help.A Solution from AJ Pest Control AJ Pest Control...

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5 Steps to Achieve TASCC Pest Control

14 February 2021

What is TASCC?TASCC (Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops) was developed because farmers and consumers wanted to be assured that crops of oilseeds, grain and pulses were treated responsibly once they left the farm. That includes wheat processed by flour millers and malting barley for the brewers and distillers in the drinks industry. TASCC allows businesses to demonstrate that...

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Why Ongoing Prevention is Important to Cambridge Farms

14 December 2020

Farms, stores and agricultural buildings are particularly prone to pest problems. Pests such as rats, mice and insects pose a considerable threat to crops, property and equipment.Being in a rural area, these pests become a recurring problem for Cambridge farms since they cannot be dealt with at source.They will return time and time again causing damage to machinery, infesting grain...

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The 4 Most Common Pests for Autumn & Winter

09 October 2020

Look out for these 4 common pests in Autumn & Winter time, moving into your home, business or agricultural premises, causing damage to your property and risking your family and staff's health. 1. Mice Mice will reside outside during the summer where it's warm and there's plenty of natural food sources. As the weather starts to turn colder and wetter, these rodents start...

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Deep Cleaning Service for Barbershop in Saffron Walden

31 August 2020

Recently, AJ Pest Control were happy to assist a barber shop, based in Saffron Walden, Essex with a deep cleaning service of the salon and staff areas of their shop. Dealing with close customer contact and at a high risk of coronavirus cross contamination, the barber shop wanted a deep clean to reaasure clients and staff that their premises were fit for business. AJ Pest Control's ...

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Prepare Indoor Sports Facilities with AJ Pest Control's Deep Cleaning Services

14 July 2020

As more businesses, venues and establishments began to re-open from 11th and 13th of July in England, including outdoor swimming pools, spas and beauty salons, more than ever, it important to continue to keep your business or public space safe for returning customers and visitors. AJ Pest Control can help you maintain precautions and measures in your establishment with its...

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Specialist Cleaning for Restaurants, Pubs, Hairdressers, Cinemas, Galleries & Museums

04 July 2020

As further businesses and venues begin to re-open from 4th July in England, precautions and measures should be put in place in order for your business or public space to be safe for returning customers and visitors. AJ Pest Control are available to provide your business with its specialist decontamination and deep cleaning services in areas such as Cambridge,...

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