Pest Control News Archive 2010

Controlling Fruit Flies
If you have been seeing small flies or gnats in your kitchen or supermarket, especially around the fruit and vegetable areas, they're probably fruit flies. Fruit flies are a problem all the year round, especially now that we have supermarkets and cen... [more]

Bed Bugs Hungry For More
Although it is not a huge, creepy problem yet, some exterminators say the number of bloodsucking bed bugs is on the rise in the UK. And because they are not known to transmit disease, there is no requirement for those whose homes or premises have bee... [more]

Cheshire East Win Award
Andy Reeves is one of 4 pest controllers whom are employed by the newly formed Cheshire East Council. They were previously employed under the old borough of Macclesfield and two of the team were drafted in when the old Congleton regime had finished. ... [more]

Pest Controllers Prove They Are A Quality Team
A Surrey pest control company has proved it is one of best qualified in the business after successfully putting its service team and three senior managers through the industry recognised qualification. Previous training had been carried out in-house... [more]

Pest Control In Your Garden
Pests in the garden need to be brought under control. A variety of methods can be used, according to the type of pest. Insecticides can be used, but there are alternatives that may be preferable. Some creatures regarded as pests by some, are conside... [more]

Bed Bugs Spreading Worldwide
Bed bugs were almost eradicated in Western countries in the 1940s and 1950s. The use of DDT and better hygiene caused bed bugs to almost disappear. They were still prevalent in other regions of the world such as Asia, Africa and Eastern Europe. A ba... [more]

Tis The Season To Avoid Pests
When the winter season upon us, the scent of mouth-watering dishes and desserts leak out of roof vents and windows as delectable meals are prepared. Decorations and lights are pulled from storage boxes that have been stored away in closets, attics or... [more]

Preventing Carpet Beetles
Only in the house do carpet beetles become pests. In the "real world" they are valuable "recyclers" that feed on the dried remains of dead animals (a thankless but important task). Carpet beetles are everywhere and their scavenger existence keeps th... [more]

With Winter Comes Rats And Mice
"One of the things pest control firms are especially alert for throughout the late autumn and winter months is an infestation of rodents in homes, apartments, schools, offices, and other structures. When the weather turns cold, there is a wholesale i... [more]

Top 10 Least Effective Bed Bug Treatments
Throughout 2010, bed bugs were frequently top news stories across the country because of their ability to creep into homes, offices, movie theatres and other public places without much effort. Unsuspecting people who were bit by these hardy creatures... [more]

Britain Suffers Pest Plague
Incidents of bed bug, cockroach, wasp and moth infestations and plagues of mice and rats have risen by almost 50 per cent since local councils either cancelled their extermination services or imposed high charges. At the beginning of this century, a... [more]

Products Containing Neem Oil
The Chemical Regulations Directorate (CRD) of HSE is concerned that plant protection products containing the active substance azadirachtin, might be being sold and used unlawfully in the UK. Azadirachtin is a substance with pesticidal properties fou... [more]

Europe Must Save Bees
With 76% of food production and 84% of plant species dependent on pollination by bees, Parliament's recently adopted resolution asks the Commission to do more to aid the beekeeping sector in the common agricultural policy (CAP) after 2013, by reviewi... [more]

A Batty Dilemma
It can happen so easily and so quietly and years can go by before a problem is ever noticed claims Pete Jameson from Dynamic Pest Control, based in Cheshire. A homeowner in Dunham-on-the-Hill was overwhelmed to discover that a colony of bats had tak... [more]

Cockroaches Fight Back
According to a recent study into the German cockroach and its resilience to certain pesticides, it seems that this insect in particular is winning the war against some of the newest insecticides and baits available on the market. Whatever you throw ... [more]

Winter Pest-Proofing Tips
This time of year, a lot of insects and other pests begin trying to find places to over winter. Unfortunately for us, their winter retreat often is our homes. "Pests adapt to the changing environment and seek refuge indoors during the colder months,... [more]

Queen Bees Contaminate Offspring
The first evidence that viruses can be transmitted vertically from mother queens to their offspring in honey bee colonies has been discovered by American scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS). ARS entomologists Yanping Chen, Jeff P... [more]

Dealing With Silverfish
Silverfish are primitive, wingless insects that have adapted to living with people. They feed on most human foods, as well as starch, glue, paste, paper products and fabrics, even certain synthetic fabrics. Silverfish can travel throughout a building... [more]

Cutbacks Set To Increase Number Of Pests
Wales is facing an explosion in rat and insect numbers as councils cut pest control services. The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has raised concerns about the growing number of local authorities either ending their in-house pest ... [more]

Eek! A Mouse
An increase in the mouse population this year resulted in the rodents' moving indoors earlier than usual - before the cold weather set in. That caused a big jump in calls to local exterminators for mouse removal. And homeowners and tenants, in usual... [more]

Crimes Against Songbirds
Already reviled for driving its red cousin out of its native habitat, the North American immigrant now finds itself blamed for falling numbers of birds in the UK. A three-year study in Leicestershire found the numbers of spotted flycatchers rose or ... [more]

Finding A Trustworthy Pest Control Company
No doubt you have heard national media reports of infestation of bed bugs in many urban areas. Not satisfied with the comforts of home, bedbugs are migrating to public places like movie theaters and retail stores and then hitching rides on unsuspecti... [more]

The Scent Of Success
Pheromones are highly specific "signature" chemicals manufactured by insects and used for communication within the species. Pheromone-based insect trapping allows early, accurate detection of insect pest infestation; identification of source and rout... [more]

Tips For Avoiding Bed Bugs
Bed bugs aren't the only insect that feasts on our blood, but since they hide in the sheets and sneak up on us while we're sleeping, there is something especially creepy about them. As you might have heard, the number of bed bug complaints is rising... [more]

What Mice Really Eat
A recent article published in the Daily Telegraph by Dr David Holmes, an animal behaviourist at Manchester Metropolitan University, stated that contrary to popular belief, mice have no interest in cheese and that the myth of using cheese as bait orig... [more]

Lincoln Council Scraps Pest Control
In an attempt to cut costs, the City of Lincoln Council have decided to scrap its loss-making pest control service, after it's expected to make losses of around £16,000 this year. A council report said that demand for its pest control service ... [more]

The Price Is Right
I once heard a story about a pest control technician who, as he was walking up to a customer's house to do his regular inspection, had to walk around an ant mound to get to the door. He did his inspection, finished his paperwork and left the house to... [more]

Attraction To Pests
The pest management industry still has an image problem when it comes to attracting people to it as a career - and it's up to all Pest Management Professionals to fix it. We, as pest control companies, must pay attention to how our marketing message... [more]

Protecting Your Plants
Garden pests form one of the most discouraging fights that we have to put up with. However, if you are not yet ready to resort to extreme pest control measures, there are a few other options available. Pest Deterrent It is common knowledge that the... [more]

Ant Invasions Frustrate Homeowners
If ants showed up only at picnics, perhaps they'd be easier to tolerate. Instead, they can make their way through the tiniest gaps and appear unwelcome in almost any area of the home. As the number one nuisance pest in the UK, ants enter homes to fi... [more]

Council Rat Catchers Lose Out In Bristol
Council officials are looking at reducing the number of pest control officers because of public spending cuts. The move has angered the GMB union, which is not only worried about job losses but the health hazard if the frontline service is hit. One ... [more]

The Use Of Borax
Carpet beetles, aka woolly bears, are dreadful pests and you don't need a carpet to get them. Equally at home in wooden floors as they are in rugs, carpet beetles can plague households and can be very difficult to get rid of. If you are diagnosed as... [more]

A Questionable Mattress
Cimex lectularius, commonly referred to as a bed bug, has not only become a nuisance pest but increasingly is manifesting itself as a quality of life pest. Not just restricted to houses and apartments, bed bugs are also commonly appearing in hotels ... [more]

Soaring Deer Populations
England's deer population is soaring thanks to recent mild winters, combined with more eco-friendly farming patterns. There are now roughly twice as many roe deer as ten years ago, twice as many fallow deer, and three times as many muntjac. Deer Pop... [more]

Mosquitoes And Water Gardens
What could be nicer than a lovely garden pond in your backyard? The lush growth rising above the water, graceful fish darting about and the soothing sound of the water. These are just a few of the reasons people are drawn to water gardens. But when ... [more]

Eagle Owl Controls Birds
An eagle owl named Elliot will take off above East Midland airports in an environmentally-friendly bid to keep the skies free of other birds. Elliot will help the area's airports and airfields keeping pigeons and other airborne nuisances clear of th... [more]

Bites And Stings
As the availability of rotting fruit continues to increase, bees and wasps become more of a nuisance and are more likely to inflict unpleasant stings. Other insects such as midges and mosquitoes also seem intent on invading our homes, especially at n... [more]

Get Rid Of Insects The Natural Way
Even though movie studios have tried make us fall in love with ants and other insects, most of us aren't thrilled to find ants and spiders crawling around in our cupboards – no matter how cute they are. Unfortunately, canned, chemical sprays m... [more]

The Ants Are Here
Have you been battling bugs this summer? Chances are ants are your problem. Exterminators say the ant population has been particularly pesky this year simply because we had a very wet winter with a lot of snow, a damp spring and a rainy summer. All t... [more]

No Change To Northern Ireland Pest Control
Laws which cover control of pest birds in Northern Ireland are to remain unchanged for the next 12 months. General licences are issued by government agencies to provide a legal basis for people to use a range of methods to control certain species of ... [more]

Dealing With Bed Bugs
Many associate bed bugs with cramped, urban flats or cheap hotels, but you would be wrong: bed bugs could be lurking in your mattress. Bed bugs derive their name from their tendency to live in beds, but they can be found in carpets, under wallpaper, ... [more]

Pet Owners Battling Fleas
Pet owners, veterinarians and pest control agents all have one thing in common this summer, and they are all scratching their heads. All agree fleas have made a comeback and seem to be growing in numbers at an alarming rate as compared to seasons pas... [more]

Ireland Faces Wasp Boom
Ireland could face a wasp plague over the coming weeks, experts have warned. Rentokil has recorded a 54.6pc increase in enquiries this year so far, compared to 2007, when the last big boom in wasp population was observed. Pest control companies are... [more]

New Chief Executive For BPCA
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) this week welcomed its new chief executive, Simon Forrester. For the last five years Simon has been chief executive at the Association of Interior Specialists (AIS) based in Solihull. With 480 contractor a... [more]

The Failings of a DIY Approach
Treatment results and studies show that Do-It-Yourself pest control treatments don't work. Pete Jameson has learned this through many years of consultative interactions with consumers who want to protect their loved ones from various diseases and ven... [more]

Beating a Bed Bug Invasion
Bed bugs do not discriminate. They can be picked up virtually anywhere, from top hotels to cinemas, clothing stores and offices, and they are willing and able to hitch a ride back home. Getting rid of them is not impossible, however people whose dwel... [more]

IPM Proves Its Worth
In a large block of flats, it's impossible to avoid the neighbours. You can hear the Bruce Springsteen that the tenant in 7B cranks while vacuuming, the kids in 8A directly above tromping around, and if someone decides to paint, the fumes reach every... [more]

Organic Pest Control In Your Garden
Organic pest control methods are generally less environmentally damaging and toxic. Whenever possible, you should use the least toxic method first. There are some very effective natural pest control treatments available. A healthy garden is the sing... [more]

Wasps Invade Cheshire
A combination of ideal weather – going back as far as last winter – and abundant food has seen a boom in Cheshire's wasp population and a windfall for pest control companies. Pete Jameson, the owner and self-described "chief executioner"... [more]

Spider Calls On The Up
Spiders just might be the most misunderstood creatures of the summer. That's according to local expert, Steve Anderson from SDA Pest Control, who is advising residents to think twice before reaching for that can of insecticide. "Trust me, those eigh... [more]

Insect Invasion Sweeps Across Lincolnshire
A bug boom is sweeping the county this summer – with wasps, mosquitoes and ants being seen in unprecedented numbers for July. The insect invasion has left pest control businesses across Lincolnshire celebrating after experiencing a dramatic increase... [more]

Key Pest Issues Discussed
Europest was organised by the European Pest Management Industry Association (CEPA) and the Hungarian Pest Control Association (MaKOSZ). In addition to European delegates, the event was joined by speakers from as far away as Australia and the US. In t... [more]

Pest Squads Tackle City
It's a dirty job, but someone has to do it – and Edinburgh city council's pest control team has done it an incredible 8,300 times in the last year. New figures reveal that the exterminators deal with an average of 23 calls a day to deal with everythi... [more]

Fighting Pigeons
They're feathered, but they're not your friends. Pigeon droppings contain acids that can eat through the tiles on your roof. Also present are salmonella and the fungus that causes toxoplasmosis. "Fecal matter from any animal in significant quantitie... [more]

Banishing Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are a growing problem because they spread quickly, crawl from person to person, and are sometimes so small you can't even see them. There's been a rise in bed bugs in the past few months, and experts say the epidemic will only get worse. Be... [more]

Bypest Launches New Website
Bypest, the pest control firm based in London, has relaunched its website www.bypest.com with full details of all its pest control services and a range of information resources for consumers and business owners concerned about pests in their homes or... [more]

Armies Of Ants
Ruth Foster imagined someone slowly dragging a black string across the counter in her kitchen. However, upon closer inspection, this black string transformed into hundreds of crawling ants. Whether it's through the kitchen, the pantry, the bathroom ... [more]

Eco-Friendly Pest Control
Summer is typically the height of pesky insect season, but if the thought of using pesticides is "bugging" you, you'll be happy to know more pest control companies are adopting the environmentally friendly approach. If you do find you have pests the... [more]

A Very Buggy Summer
With the weather pattern we've had so far, it's almost certain that the numbers of calls regarding pest insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and ants will increase, causing a very buggy summer. Whether the number of creepy crawlies this summer ... [more]

Mole Numbers Soar
Mole populations are soaring across Britain and the explosion in numbers has left traditional molecatchers struggling to keep up. Experts say exact numbers for Britain's moles are difficult to calculate but the most recent estimate is 33 million. How... [more]

Sting In The Tail
There could be a sting in the tail of this year's warmer summer – but not if Steve Anderson has anything to do with it. St. Ives pest controller Steve has been inundated with calls from frantic Cambridgeshire homeowners because the moist, hot ... [more]

Urban Fox Trappings Quadruple
New fortnightly bin collections, leaving rubbish bags piling near houses, are being blamed for helping bring the once-shy creatures closer to people's homes in search of food. Pest control companies warned that call-outs from members of the public to... [more]

7 Tips For Chemical-Free Pest Control
The weather's heating up, and that means all sorts of creepy crawlies are about in force. Conventional pesticides are full of nasty chemicals linked to health concerns from ADHD in children to Parkinson's Disease in adults. Why spray harmful toxins w... [more]

The Summer Invasion Of Ants
You come home after a long day at work and just want to relax, but when you walk in the door, you see them. They have taken control of your house and no matter what you do, they refuse to leave. Yes, we are talking about ants. And Government plant p... [more]

Pest Control In Hounslow
Rats, mice, and fleas have bugged almost 15,000 Hounslow residents during the last three years. The scuttling of tiny paws or legs have driven thousands of householders to contact Hounslow Council for help, according to figures released under the Fre... [more]

Huge Wasp Nest Found In Pub
When pest controller Sean Whelan was called to a break out of wasps at a Southampton pub it didn’t take long to find the source of the problem. In a corner of the watering hole’s loft he found the biggest wasp nest he had ever seen. In fact the nest... [more]

Good News On Welsh General Licences
In good news for thousands of shooters and conservationists in Wales, the law on trapping and shooting pest birds will remain unchanged for the remainder of the year following discussions between the UK's largest shooting organisation, the British As... [more]

Bed Bugs Are Back
The small, reddish brown insects are popping up in places all over the country. While often presumed to indicate poor sanitation or bad housekeeping practices, bed bugs can show up anywhere, from the best kept house to a five-star hotel. However, p... [more]

Abseiling Workers End Pigeon Problem
Specialist cleaners swung into Oswestry this week to help one of the town’s churches get rid of its pigeon problem. The pest control workers abseiled down the church spire of Christ Church to clean the pigeon droppings from the louvre windows of the... [more]

The Legendary Mus Musculus
Pest Management Professionals (PMPs) all have stories of epic battles and lost sleep attributed to the presence of these animals. As PMPs, we deal with them in any place, in any location, where human activities have created structures. The purposes ... [more]

Repelling Cockroaches
Cockroaches are considered one of the most common indoor pests. They like to settle in dark, warm, and humid areas, places that contain available food and water sources, and spaces where they can easily hide and breed such as cracks on walls or kitch... [more]

5 Ways To Reduce Children's Exposure
There's no question many children are routinely exposed to trace amounts of pesticides. Typical exposures aren't enough to cause known problems such as poisoning or cancer, but a new-found link between pesticide exposure and ADHD does raise the troub... [more]

Blood-Sucking Bed Bugs On The Rise
Cases of bed bug infestations in Lincoln have doubled in the past few years, according to experts. And it's not just hotels and hospitals that are calling in the experts. Cases of infestation in Lincoln homes have also rocketed, with more people tha... [more]

Checking Now Can Discourage Rodents
This time of year, it's nice to be outdoors and see birds, wildlife and flowers. It's also a great time to look ahead to next autumn. Not in terms of the eventual winter, perhaps, but some inexpensive home improvements made now can save you from shar... [more]

Calling In The Bug Man
From field to home to commercial establishments, humanity has sought to control pests for centuries either by natural or artificial methods. The most common artificial means range from fly swatters to insecticides, whereas human intervention has prod... [more]

Bid To Crack Gull Menace
Cardiff council has launched an unusual new scheme to tackle the persistent seagull problem in the city. Fake seagull eggs are being offered to businesses in order to discourage the birds from congregating and in some cases attacking people. The eggs... [more]

Irritating Bed Bugs
Bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) are once again a problem in the United Kingdom, around the world – and even in Cambridgeshire – a problem that doesn't seem to be going away any time soon. Bed bugs were seemingly eradicated in the UK and muc... [more]

A Family Affair
An entrepreneur has turned his back on a career in hydraulic engineering to drive rats, cockroaches, wasps and other pests out of the region. The recession appears to have had no effect on the amount of unwanted creatures invading homes and business... [more]

Carpet Beetle Control
Carpet Beetles are one of the major pests of textiles. The adult beetle lives outdoors and feeds on pollen, it is the larval stage that feeds on natural textile fibres. They will feed on, and damage, woollen fabrics, carpets and clothes, even wool / ... [more]

Getting Rid Of Booklice
Booklice (Psocids) are small, soft-bodied insects that prefer to feed on mould, fungi, grains, insect fragments, and other starchy material. Dry food products commonly infested include cereals, pasta, flour, powdered milk, chocolate, and yeast. Book... [more]

Control Garden Pests Organically
Using organic methods to control pests and diseases in a garden is the safest way to help vegetables, foliage, and flowers prosper and grow. Organic pest and disease controls allow gardeners to enjoy their gardens the natural way using products that... [more]

Control Summer Pests
Summer is here, and we can't wait to get outside and enjoy the outdoors. Unfortunately, we're not the only ones. Because when nature springs back to life, so do cockroaches, grubs, and a myriad of ants. If you're like most homeowners, you don't want... [more]

Bed Bug Infestations Threaten
“I saw one on my bed, but I didn't know what it was,” said Rebecca Yates. Then came the bites, two or three in a row on her arm, that Yates noticed mid-morning. She said they were swollen bumps, like a mosquito bite. “It was maybe a couple of weeks l... [more]

Five Questions
No one looks forward to the day when he or she realises that pests have invaded the home – not only is it repulsive, but it's also destructive. Fleas, ticks, ants, mosquitoes, rodents and other creepy-crawlies can enter your home and wreak havo... [more]

Getting Through Pest Season
Warm weather brings out the best of the countryside. Beautiful tree-covered terrain, bountiful vegetable and flower gardens, blooming pastureland and tons of fleas and ticks to attack. These pesky bugs are not only an itchy annoyance, but also a pot... [more]

Your House, Their Nest
Let's see what winter has brought us. That will be the attitude of many second-home owners in the next few weeks as they open their houses for the summer. Some will encounter evidence that their houses did not sit empty last winter. There might be ... [more]

Finding A Bed Bug Exterminator
Selecting the right pest control company for bed bug treatments can be a difficult task. Not only are bed bugs relatively new to the pest management industry, they have also proven extremely difficult to control. Find a Pest Control Company: Narrowi... [more]

High Flyer Swoops On NI Pests
Stephen Mulholland is building up his business NBC Bird and Pest Control which has gone from strength to strength since he set up the NI branch of the franchise in May last year. Stephen uses the innovative falconry method to control feral pigeons, ... [more]

Biological Pest Control For April / May
Soil temperatures should be warming up nicely by now and crops like Carrots may already have been sown. The traditional advice for avoiding carrot root fly damage is to delay sowing seeds so that you avoid the overwintering carrot root fly or that y... [more]

Cutting Short A Tiny Invasion
Ants are amazing creatures. They carry food many times their body weight. They solve problems and have jobs. They build elaborate colonies with special rooms for storing food and mating. They labour in concert to advance ant society, a million indiv... [more]

Digging In To Control Moles
Pest controller Rory Collins is being kept busy by an explosion in the mole population in Northumberland and Peebleshire. Rory, from Belford, has had to put requests to deal with other pests – such as rats, ants or carpet moths – on hold. "It's hap... [more]

Mice Dining 'Al Desko'
Take a good look at your keyboard when you get to work tomorrow - you may be surprised what dangers could be lurking beneath the keys. The modern habit of dining 'al desko' is leaving a smorgasbord of crumbs for unwelcome visitors in offices across ... [more]

Getting Rid Of Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are making a comeback. They are nocturnal parasites that prefer to eat on humans, but will feed on other warm-blooded animals such as birds, rodents, bats and pets. They are frequently found in dwellings with a high rate of occupant turnove... [more]

Tackling The Pigeon Misery
The owner of a pest control company has flown to the rescue of a family forced to flee their Edinburgh home after being terrorised by up to 200 pigeons. Louise Cameron, 30, and her children, Niomi, nine, and Ryley, two, have been spending a few nigh... [more]

Outsmarting Garden Pests
Each year, homeowners across the UK are forced to contend with a host of creatures than can lay waste to an expensive and otherwise well-maintained landscape. Pete Jameson, the owner of Dynamic Pest Control in Cheshire said his company has helped lo... [more]

Prey For Deliverance From Pests
There are fewer feral pigeons in Skipton these days thanks, in part, to Matthew Hurst, who has been thinning out the pests – along with countless seagulls, rats and rabbits – with his birds of prey on a nearby tip. It has been the remit ... [more]

Identifying a Cockroach Infestation
Cockroaches as pests pose many health hazards to people. They also cause destruction of tangible assets and human health too. They will ruin fabrics, book bindings and food> Cockroaches have an oily liquid present on their bodies which is dirty, fil... [more]

Innovative Pest Control Services
It is a fact that pests cause enormous amounts of damage to a wide variety of elements including property, livestock and land, and unfortunately is a problem that few know how to deal with. Agricultural and wildlife pest control is a specialist area... [more]

Lawn and Garden Pests
The vast array of garden chemicals at the nursery centers and home improvement stores can be bewildering. It is tempting to turn to chemicals to solve every problem. Recently, however, we have all become aware of the environmental damage that overus... [more]

Rodents Keep Pest Control Hopping
Professional exterminators across the country have reported a noticable spike in rodent control as rats and mice seek haven from the cold, wet weather. "The rains have definitely pushed activity up," said Steve Anderson from SDA Pest Control. "We're ... [more]

Bed Bugs Make No Reservations
Bed bugs are rapidly developing into an epidemic and as many experts have stated, the situation will get worse before it gets better. Bed bugs are increasingly becoming a problem within residences of all kinds. Even the best resorts and hotels can b... [more]

Eurocido Bigger Despite Recession
The best way to counteract a recession is to concentrate one's power in positive thinking and to orient one's actions towards future. This year's Eurocido shows this in a very impressive manner. Even more exhibitors, even larger stand areas and hope... [more]

Natural and Non-Toxic
Too often, people will reach for a can of insect spray and virtually empty the can at the first sign of a mosquito or spider. Not only is this toxic for the environment but it is harmful for humans as well. Have a look at the active ingredients on a... [more]

Increasing Problems As Climate Changes
Bypest, the professional pest control company based in London, is warning businesses and the general public to be alert for increased pest activity as a result of unusual climate conditions. The recent cold spell prompted many people to increase the... [more]

DIY Ant and Cockroach Remedies
If you know where the ants are coming in from, you can repel them with food-grade diatomaceous earth (DE), baking soda, talcum powder, medicated body powder, damp coffee granules, salt, cayenne, or garlic powder. Place any of these materials in corn... [more]

Deceipt of the Bed Bug
The name bed bug is indicative of a pest that stays in the bed, but this is actually not true. Bed bugs can actually be found in many different areas of the home. Thus, inspecting the bedroom will not be sufficient when checking for bed bugs. After ... [more]

Vermin Explosion Blamed On Full Bins
Rat catchers have warned of an "explosion" in vermin on the Capital's streets after a month of disruption to the city's bin collections. Some pest control firms have reported a five-fold increase in the number of jobs in the city centre after bins w... [more]

Pest Controllers Enjoy Boom
Pest controllers are cashing in as unwelcome furry guests flee indoors to shelter from the cold. Experts said while sub-zero temperatures and snow storms had culled the rat population, survivors were migrating to centrally heated houses, dustbins le... [more]

The Cockroach Pest Menace
Cockroaches as pests pose many health hazards to people. They also cause the destruction of tangible assets and can be damaging to human health too. Cockroaches have been called many things, but other common aliases include: water bugs, croton bugs,... [more]

Alternative Methods Of Pest Control
You are growing a vegetable, flower or fruit tree, and something is rapidly destroying your plant. What to do? You write a letter or email to to Lavender Pest Control. We may reply with an explanation of the lifecycle of the pest, then give you a wh... [more]

More Rats In Bournemouth
The number of call-outs to rat infestations in Bournemouth has gone up by 22 per cent over the past 12 months. Council pest controllers alone treated 550 cases in 2009, compared with 450 in the previous year. These figures reflect the fact that the n... [more]

Choosing The Best Bed Bug Killer
If you are unable to fight the bed bugs infestation in your home on your own then you might have to take on the services of a professional bed bug killer or a pest control company which will wipe out the problem for you with ease. If you want to try ... [more]

Beware Of The 'Do-It-Yourself'
No matter where you live, I am sure that you have or have had some kind of infestation in your house. From tiny bed bugs to scary cockroaches, flies to mice, pests are everywhere. They have always been with humans and don't seem to go away anytime s... [more]

Tips For The New Year
January, in the heart of winter, may not seem like the best time to talk about household pests, but one New Year's resolution worth considering is pest-proofing one's home. It protects against threats to health and, importantly, damage to one's great... [more]