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Bed bug infestations can turn bedrooms from places of sleep and relaxation to sites of unrest and chaos. If you wake up with red bites or spots of blood on the bedding, you may well have a case of bed bugs, and you’re wouldn’t be alone: bed bugs are the fastest growing pest control emergency […]

People often associate cockroaches with warm and tropical countries. However, you may be surprised to learn that cockroaches are a pest problem in the UK. There are two types of cockroach that have adapted to living inside: the German and Oriental breeds. Our warm buildings and abundance of waste food create the ideal habitat for […]

The home should be a place of rest and relaxation, not pests and vexation. Although Britain is blessed with relatively few deadly creatures, household pests can still be dangerous and destructive. Once they get in, these creatures can cause property damage and disease. As well as food and possessions, they nibble away countless hours and […]

Since as long as we can remember, rats have been synonymous with the sewer. From Splinter in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to the 2006 film, Flushed Away, rats have been residing in sewerage systems on the big screen for an age.  But how true is that? Well, as it turns out, it’s quite common. And […]

When people think of pests, often they are associated with the summer months. When temperatures are warmer, it’s true that there are most pests around, with insects and flies causing particular problems for homes and businesses. However, that isn’t to say that winter is pest free. The colder months can also attract a whole host […]

As businesses reopen after the COVID-19 lockdown, there are several things they need to watch out for. Our experts have created some handy pest advice for businesses on what to be aware of after lockdown and what you should do if you find a pest problem. If you closed your commercial premises on advice from […]

When Summer starts to draw to a close, you may still enjoy a final trip to the seaside, one last BBQ or an evening or two in a beer garden. Unfortunately, the common theme around these activities during the end of summer is wasps that never seem to leave you in peace! Wasps rarely bother […]

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) has recently revealed that mouse and rat problems are on the increase (by up to 40 percent) thanks to COVID-19. It’s not just rodents that are making an appearance either. Other pests are starting to be more noticeable thanks to lockdown.  Why Is There an Increase in Pest Control […]

We want our customers to know that in these difficult times, we’ll be here for you. Confirm a Kill will remain operational during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  Open For Business As an essential service, Confirm A Kill will continue to operate throughout the Government enforced lockdown to ensure that people in Nottinghamshire can remain pest-free.  […]

Important Notice: The information contained in this post ‘Is COVID-19 Transmitted by Pests’ does not constitute medical advice. For official guidelines on COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please visit GOV.UK. Where there are humans, there are insects and animals that we consider to be pests. As our population grows, we get closer and closer to many of these […]