Tiny piles of sand in my house?
Unveiling the Mystery of Tiny Piles of Sand in Your Kitchen If you’ve been noticing tiny piles of sand in your kitchen, you may be
Insects
Identifying and Removing Honey Bee Nests in Your House
Identifying and Removing Honey Bee Nests in Your House Bees are essential to our ecosystem, as they play a vital role in pollination. However, when
Wasp Nest Removal: Comprehensive Guide for a Pest-Free Home
Wasp Nest Removal: Comprehensive Guide for a Pest-Free Home As temperatures rise and summer days approach, many homeowners find themselves facing a common issue: wasp
How to Eliminate and Control Black House Ants around the Home
The black house ant (Ochetellus glaber) is a small, biting at that is deep black in color which often has a blue-green iridescence. They usually grow to about 3 mm in length and live in large colonies. Notably, they have bent antennae, which differentiate them from termites. They are a nuisance, especially around the home, because they like to accumulate in large numbers around unprotected foodstuff. The ants also give off a strong odor when crushed.
How to Keep Bed Bugs from Your Bed
Bed bugs – the dreaded insect – are making an alarming comeback. A few years ago, bedbugs were simply the bugs of myth from the old nursery rhyme:
“Good night, sleep tight
Don’t let the bed bugs bite.”
However, the increase in international travel and a few unfortunate carry-ons has lead to a resurgence of bed bugs in the UK and other civilized countries. Luckily, there are many ways to reduce your chances of finding the unwelcome critters in your bed, and plenty of ways to get rid of them once they arrive.
Wasp Nest Treatment
Wasp nest treatments are necessary if your wasp nest is in an inconvenient place and may cause harm to you or those around you.
Electronic Fly Killer Service
Electronic fly killers (EFK) are an excellent choice for food areas as well as safe for loft spaces. Great for combatting cluster fly issues.
Wasp – friend or foe?
Wasps are known for their painful stings which can take up to 24 hours to wear off but wasps usually only sting when provoked. Unfortunately, a small percentage of people are allergic to wasp venom and can go into anaphylaxis which can be fatal.
However, not all wasps sting and wasps are actually a very important species as there are many benefits to having these small creatures around.
PEST BEHAVIOUR Why your home is about to be invaded
PEST BEHAVIOUR Why your home is about to be invaded by twice as many mice, maggots dropping from the ceiling and bedbugs you’ve brought back from your summer holiday
This year promises a bumper infestation of rodents thanks to the warm summer.
By George Harrison – The Sun
8th October 2018, 2:08 pm
BRITISH homeowners should brace themselves for an invasion of deadly and disgusting critters as the cold weather sets in, pest controllers are warning.
This time of year is when swarms of rodents and insects look to escape the seasonal chill by seeking refuge inside warm homes… and this autumn is set to be one of the worst yet for rats, maggots and other skin-crawling creatures.
Last week, four London schools were shut for a month after becoming infested with false widow spiders – and only today we reported that a dad of two had been left with a 50p-sized hole in his leg after being bitten as he slept.
But it could be your home which is ripe for the next invasion, and it’s not just spiders who come looking for a warm refuge at this time of year.
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Summer heatwave and cheap rat poison has sparked a plague of MAGGOTS in the UK
British homes are infested with record numbers of maggots as the summer heatwave comes to a close – with flies laying eggs in our kitchens, bins – and even our ceilings.
WHILE we’ve enjoyed a summer of scorching temperatures in the UK – the heatwave has left thousands of Brits with a very sinister surprise.
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