Pubs are not immune to pests. In fact, it’s still possible to get pests, even if your pub doesn’t serve food. These pub pests are attracted to the shelter and warmth that you find inside of pubs. The smell of things like beer is also highly attractive, and so is liquid spillage. Yes, it might sound strange, but pests enjoy drinking as much as we do. But what should you know about this, and how do you prevent these pests from attacking your pub? How to combat pub pests One of the worst pub pests are rodents. These vermin can spread bacteria and make your customers seriously ill. Then you have ..read more

Hidden cockroaches can be a major problem for homeowners. You see, the issue with these pests is that they are often completely invisible. This is because cockroaches are extremely good at hiding away and also because they mostly come out at night. Due to this, you may be completely unaware that you actually have these pests. So, how do you know if these pests are in your home? Here are five things to watch out for. Spotting hidden cockroaches in your home 1. Droppings This is by far the biggest sign of hidden cockroaches in your home. Cockroach droppings are easy to spot. They appear as smal ..read more

Are pest contracts something that business owners should invest in? The issue is that many businesses must constantly deal with pests. For example, if you’re in the food business, then things like rats and cockroaches are a huge nuisance. Yes, dealing with these pests is a major hassle, but there is a way to make things simpler. Should businesses take out pest control contracts? The best way to get rid of pests in your business is by hiring a pest control company. When doing this you’ll want to put them on contract. What this basically means is that you get regular service from the company. W ..read more

Is it a good idea to call your landlord if you have mice? Most people naturally assume that this is the best course of action. After all, isn’t taking care of mice the landlord’s problem? Unfortunately, it’s not as cut and dry as that. Here’s what you need to know about the situation. These are the things to consider before calling the landlord about mice. Why it’s not always a good idea to call the landlord if you have mice You’re probably wondering what the law has to say about this. You see, in this type of situation, most tenants assume that the law is on their side. Unfortunately, this i ..read more

It seems as if the weather is becoming more and more unusual. For example, in the UK, we’ve been experiencing and oddly mild winter. These warm temperatures can affect many things, one of them being insects. Yes, due to this, there’s a far greater chance of early insect infestations. But what do you need to know about this and how can it affect you?   Why mild weather leads to insect infestations There’s a simple rule of thumb when it comes to insects. Basically, warm weather increases their numbers, and cold weather decreases their numbers. This is simply because warm weather allows ins ..read more

Bed bug control scams are a lot more common than you might think. Unfortunately, this industry attracts more than its fair share of scam artists. The reason why is simple. Conmen prey on people’s desperation. They know that some of us will do anything to get rid of these pests. This means that we will often fall for the most outrageous lies and scams. Here are some stories of bed bug scams doing the rounds today. Bed bug control scams from around the world   The first bit of news comes from Athens in Greece. This doesn’t exactly fall into the category of bed bug control scams. Rather, it ..read more

Decluttering is one of the best methods for pest prevention. Removing the clutter from your home can go a long way to keeping a pest free home. if you want to prevent or remove pests from your home, here’s why you should declutter first. Removing junk is a great method for pest prevention  What you have to understand is that pests need a place to live. You’ve probably noticed that pests do anything they can to avoid human contact. Pests are highly vulnerable to human intervention. They survive by hiding away from us and it takes a good pest controller to find them. This is why pests choo ..read more

Food safety regulations are extremely important. The survival of your business depends on it. If you’re selling food that isn’t safe, then you could be in big trouble. But how do these regulations apply to pests and what should you know about this stuff? What you need to know about food safety regulations in the UK Most of these food safety regulations centre on the food safety act of 1990. This act states that food business must be designed to prevent pest access. The act also states that businesses must screen food to prevent the risk of infestation or contamination. Also, according to the ..read more

Bed bugs are commonly picked up from travelling. You can also get them from public spaces and transport. Even more alarming, it’s possible to pick them up from your neighbours. Yes, believe it or not, this does actually happen. But what should you do if the neighbour’s bed bugs are coming through into your home? How do your neighbour’s bed bugs reach you? If you’re dealing with a neighbour’s bed bugs, it’s most likely because you live in a flat, semi or terraces house. You may also be sharing a wall. Bed bugs do not usually spread between detached homes. These pests are not capable of travell ..read more

If you’re dealing with clothes moths and carpet moths, then we feel your pain. These pests can cause monumental damage to clothing, carpets, rugs and other items natural fibres. At this point (now that winter is on the way) you’re probably hoping and praying that they go away and that the cold affects pests. You may be thinking that you haven’t seen any lately, so they must have gone. But have they gone? Do these pests die off in winter? The quick answer is no. What happens to carpet moths during winter?  Clothes and carpet moths do not die off during winter which is why you may have got ..read more