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Flying Ant Day 2022

09 July 2022

Swarms of flying ants appear every summer which can encourage seagull activity throughout the UK. These flying ant swarms are not a cause for concern, but just a natural part of their reproduction process. In recent years, Flying Ant Day has occurred in the second half of July, so if the weather is good, you can expect to see these millions of ants swarming. What Is 'Flying Ant Day'?...

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How To Get Rid Of Flies

16 June 2022

Summer time is the peak time for fly infestations, this is when they're most active and rapidly reproduce sometimes resulting in the need for professional pest control for flies. Keeping flies away from your food is vital for protecting your health. Flies feed by vomiting saliva onto your food, stamping their dirty legs up and down in it and then sucking up the resulting liquid. It's the...

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World Bee Day 2022

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...

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Why Cockroaches Are So Hard To Kill

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,...

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Why are rabbit numbers controlled in the UK?

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...

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4 Signs You Need 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...

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Mole Pest Control

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,...

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Surprising Laws Surrounding Squirrel Pest Control

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...

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How To Prevent Rats

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...

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How Mice Get Into Your Property & Businesses

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...

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