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Although most of us have been enjoying the warm weather this Summer, the heatwave has also been a significant factor in the growth of some biting insects which flourish in the heat, specifically horseflies. Reports from the NHS helpline 111 suggest that numbers of insect bites are almost double the rate usually seen in July, […]

As a pest control business, we often get a reputation for wanting to exterminate everything in our path that buzzes, squeaks or flies about. Despite removing unsafe nests and exterminating creatures that cause havoc and have no benefit to the garden, we do appreciate the list of UK insects and creatures that do great things […]

Being stung by a bee or a wasp, no matter where on your body it is can be a very unpleasant experience. But for some, it can be dangerous or even life-threatening. Below we’ve listed how to work out what level of reaction a sting has caused, along with a few bee and wasp sting […]

As we’ve said before, rodents can be incredibly problematic for your business or family. As the weather is warming up, we all like to make the most of it and eat outside on warmer evenings but leaving even the slightest amount of waste outside can attract rodents. A common question we get asked is ‘How […]

When we go abroad or to Skegness for a trip to the seaside for some well-deserved sun, sea and relaxation, the last thing you want is to find out you’ve bought some critters home. So, to all those hotel owners out there, it’s important that you get rid of pests or you’ll be left with […]

The consensus among us all is that the weather outside is now, finally, warming up. But, whilst we were sitting indoors enjoying a nice cuppa’ in front of the fire (or electric heater) during the colder months, there were some pests outside that quite like the idea of a warm house to squat in. Here […]

When your pet gets fleas, it can almost be as stressful as your children getting nits! Once you know your pet has fleas, chances are it’s already too late to stop them spreading into your house and onto any other pets. Unfortunately, whether they’re dog fleas, cat fleas or fleas you’ve picked up yourself, they […]

Commercial kitchens are at risk of getting dirty and unkempt – you need to ensure your commercial kitchen is clean and pest-free!

When many homeowners discover a rat invasion on their property, they often run to the shop for some rat repellent or simply brush the issue under the rug and hope that ignoring the rats will make them leave. This is not the case and a rat infestation can be a lot more serious than people […]

No matter where you see them and in what situation, seeing a rat or a mouse can be quite a daunting experience. You are loaded with hundreds of questions, “where did it come from? How did it get in? Is there more of them?” But most importantly… “was that a mouse or a rat?” So, […]