Although cockroach infestations aren’t as common as they are in some countries, the UK is home to three common cockroach species. In the right conditions, cockroaches can make their way into homes, restaurants and commercial and industrial premises. Often associated with dirty places, this isn’t necessarily the case. Yes, dirt equals food and plenty of [...]
Birds may not be what typically springs to mind when you think of pests but they can in fact be a big nuisance and at times, even a hazard. From bird droppings which can be a slip hazard on pavements to the loud noise they make and how protective mothers can be over their young, [...]
We may associate cockroaches with scorching temperatures and tropical holiday destinations but believe it or not, we do get them here in the UK. We even have a couple species which are native to the UK so although you probably are less likely to see them here, there are certain behaviours which can encourage cockroaches, [...]
From burning them down and hitting them with a baseball bat to throwing water on them, there are plenty of ways to destroy a wasp nest according to Google. Please take it from the experts, these are all terrible ideas. Not only is setting fire to anything incredibly dangerous, wasps are naturally aggressive creatures and [...]
Summer is here and while it’s great to enjoy the warmer months the downside to the heat is that pests that come along with it. One of the most common pest problems people face during the warmer months is ants. Whether you have ants in your littering your food preparation surfaces or crawling all over [...]
As the weather starts to warm up, it’s inevitable that we’re going to see more flies. Even though they’re a complete nuisance and we don’t want them near our food, most of us aren’t that bothered about the presence of the odd one or two. Cluster flies on the other hand can be a different [...]
Whether it’s an over-ripe banana or a bin in need of emptying, fruit flies can sniff out rotting food at an impressive distance. Although these insects are absolutely harmless because they can’t bite, they can be an absolute pain to get rid of, their presence is annoying and nobody wants flies of any kind swarming [...]
A trip to the beach just wouldn’t be the same without a pesky gull trying to steal your chips. Seagulls are in fact as synonymous with the seaside as a bucket and spade so how come in recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of these birds nesting in inland towns [...]
Pigeons are a familiar sight in most towns and cities and as a result, the majority of us can quickly recognise the distinctive cooing sound they make. While some of us find the constant coo quite relaxing, others find it rather irritating – this may especially be the case if you have pigeons nesting outside [...]
Ants tend to gather in very high numbers and can, therefore, be incredibly difficult to get rid of. If you do find yourself faced with an ant infestation, you may be wondering, how can you get rid of them permanently? Set up ant repellents There are a number of natural ways you can repel ants [...]
