Kitchens are a nightmare when it comes to food pests. This is simply because pests are attracted to food. In fact, if you’re not careful, your kitchen may be completely overrun with a variety of creatures you’d rather weren’t there! Here are 7 of the worst pests you’ll need to watch out for. Which food pests can come into your kitchen? 1. Ants Ants are not particularly dangerous when compared to other pests. They cause minimal damage and do not spread disease. The issue with these pests is that they are irritating. Not only that, they’re almost impossible to remove. Anyone who has dealt with ..read more

Are you dealing with rats indoors? If so, it’s important that you take action immediately. You see, in our experience, this is one of the biggest mistakes that people make when dealing with pests. They wait far too long and this only makes the problem worse. With rats indoors, this is especially important. Here are three reasons why you should deal with this problem as fast as possible. How rats indoors can multiply  The biggest reason why you should deal with this problem quickly is because rats breed. Not only that, these pests can breed at a remarkable speed. This is especially true i ..read more

Are squirrels pests? Most of us would disagree. After all, people love when these cute animals come into their gardens. That being said, squirrels can quickly turns into pests that are as bad as rats or mice. There are several ways in which this can happen. For example: Are squirrels pests in all circumstances? The point at which squirrels turn into pests is when they begin to interfere with your life. This happens when: a.) They steal fruit and vegetables you are growing. Or dig up bulbs. b.) They steal food out of your bird feeder. c.) They get into your roof, build their nests and cause da ..read more

Bed bugs are a constant problem for people living in the UK. These pests multiply at an exponential rate and can make your life hell. But what can you actually do about these pests? Below, we provide some tips for people who want to get rid of bed bugs in their home. Get rid of bed bugs with these helpful hints  You may need to take several steps. The best way to start to get rid of bed bugs is by cleaning everything in and around your bed. Start by inspecting the area. You want to find the source of the infestation. The bugs are more than likely living on your bed, or somewhere near to ..read more

Does child safe pest control actually exist? Not only that, is it a good idea to get pest control if you have a baby in the house? In this article we’ll answer both of those questions. You’ll also learn what to do if you have pests, but also have children that you want to protect. How to practice child safe pest control As a parent, nothing is more important than your children. The problem with pest control is that extremely dangerous chemicals and pesticides are used. This can pose a risk to your children. In fact, as babies and youngsters are so much smaller than adults, they would be more ..read more

Rodents (rats, mice, and squirrels) are some of the most difficult pests to combat. The reason is mostly because of their phenomenal jumping and climbing abilities. With their abilities, these pests are able to get almost anywhere. But just how high can rodents jump and climb? To answer this question, here is a comparison between various rodents. Rodents can jump and climb to surprising heights 1. Rats Rats are extremely agile climbers. Their sharp claws allow them to grip onto surfaces that are almost vertical (and scratch marks can be a sign of rats in the garden). These pests also have rou ..read more

How do you kill carpet moths? If you have these pests in your home, then you’ll know just how destructive they are. So, how do you get rid of them? Can getting your carpets steam cleaned help? The answer is yes and no. You see, here’s what you should know about carpet moths and steam cleaning. How to kill carpet moths with steam cleaning First of all, you have to understand that it’s not the moths that eat your carpets. No, it’s actually the moth’s larvae which does this. What happens is that the moths lay their eggs on and near your carpets. The eggs hatch and these larvae then begin to eat ..read more

Fleas are commonly associated with pets. Its cats and dogs that get infested with fleas not humans. But is this really true? Not always. The fact is that you can still get fleas in your home, even if you don’t have any pets. But why does this happen and what can you do about it? My home is infested with fleas, but I have no pets What’s going on? The simple answer is that the fleas came in from outside. Fleas do actually live out in the wild. They are especially partial to grass. If you have a lawn, then there could be fleas living on it. These fleas may have got onto your body or clothing at ..read more

What is the safest insect treatment? Many people assume that something like fumigation is 100% safe. Unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, fumigation is actually one of the most dangerous ways to get rid of pests. But if this is true, then what should you be using? Facts about fumigation safety and dangers The problem with fumigation is that extremely dangerous pesticides are used. Enormous quantities of these are pumped into the area. If this gas leaks, and is inhaled, then it can be deadly. You may have concerns about pets and small children and damage to their he ..read more

It’s a known fact that pests damage health. After all, this is why some insects and animals are considered pests. It’s because they damage property, spread diseases and make a nuisance of themselves. But when it comes to our health, which pests are the most dangerous? In this article, we’ll attempt to answer that. Watch out! These pests damage health There are only so many creatures which can be considered pests. These include rodents, cockroaches, birds, wasps, ants, moths, fleas, silverfish and wood boring beetles. Out of this group of pests, some are almost completely harmless to humans. F ..read more