Preventing mice and rat infestations in your home
Catch-it Pest Control London Blog
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3y ago
No-one wants unexpected guests in their home, and especially so when those guests come in the form of mice and rats! Not only can these rodents cause damage to your property, they spread germs, bacteria and diseases, potentially making you and your family very ill! Thankfully, there are ways you can prevent an infestation in your home, such as keeping your bins away from direct sunlight, or putting leftover food in a plastic bag before disposing of it. Our latest infographic shares our top tips for keeping your home safe, as well as the tell-tale signs to be vigilant of. Remember, if you do di ..read more
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Bed Bugs On Clothes What To Do Next
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3y ago
Having a bed bug infestation in your home is stressful. One thing that makes the infestation worse is having bed bugs on your clothes. If you have an infestation in your home, you have to clean your clothes too. Any clothes that may have come into contact with the infestation should be cleaned immediately.  Cleaning your clothes immediately will stop bed bugs from spreading. They can spread around your home and to other people. Here are our top tips for cleaning your clothes that may have come into contact with bed bugs. Sort out clothes that have bed bugs on them Before you wash your ..read more
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Pests and the law. The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974
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3y ago
When you work with a pest control company, it’s good to be clear what health and safety policies you need in place for your business. Under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, you have to follow strict guidelines to protect your staff, your customers, and the general public. You do this by following the pest control laws and ensuring safe working practices.  There are a few things you need to consider when it comes to pest laws and the Health & Safety at Work Act. Below we’ve listed the top questions you should be asking yourself as a business owner to remain compliant with the ..read more
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The Strangest Facts About Ants That You Will Ever Read
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3y ago
Ants are very cool creatures. While most of us practice ant control in our homes, ants are actually fascinating. They’ve been around since the dinosaurs roamed the earth, and can be found on almost every continent. Ants live in colonies where everyone has a role. These colonies have underground tunnels and chambers. And did you know that ants can be strange too? Here are some of the strangest facts about ants that you will ever read! For professional ant control, remember to get in touch with Catch-it Pest Control. • Army ants can stitch up wounds. Army ants have a very strong bite, and once ..read more
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Travel Tips Use These Top Tips To Prevent Bed Bugs
Catch-it Pest Control London Blog
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3y ago
If you do a lot of travelling, you may soon become susceptible to a bed bug problem. Hotels and motels are a bed bugs favourite hangout. They’re wonderful hitchhikers, and would love to travel home with you.    Bed bugs cause severe itching and bites, and it’s costly to exterminate them. They can also cause anxiety and lack of sleep. With our easy tips, you can cut your chances of running into bed bugs when you’re travelling. • Go straight to the bathroom. Before you head for the balcony or the minibar, give the room a thorough inspection. And until you’ve done that, put all of yo ..read more
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Who’s Hiding In Your Clothes? If It’s Moths We Can Help
Catch-it Pest Control London Blog
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3y ago
With the warmer weather comes more clothes moths. Humid and warm weather conditions are when moths thrive. So at this time of year they tend to be more common. More prevention is important to keep your clothes from being harmed.  Here we are going to give you our best tips for preventing a moth problem.    1. Deep clean your wardrobe – Moths love dark and undisturbed corners. Moth prevention starts by removing all of your clothes and deep cleaning everything. Vacuum the corners and drawers and give all surfaces a good wipe. You can then wash and dry all of your clothes. Any e ..read more
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Why Do Pigeons Thrive in Urban Areas?
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3y ago
  We have all seen the pictures of Trafalgar Square littered with pigeons. So that makes us think: why do pigeons thrive so well in urban areas? Catch-it Pest Control are here to answer that question. Read on to find out why pigeons love London and other heavily populated cities.    Urban areas that are densely populated are not the nicest for most birds, but for the pigeon they are perfect. This is why so many London home and business owners invest in our pigeon pest control. Pigeon nest removal is important to us as pest controllers to keep the London pigeon popular down. F ..read more
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Hosting An Outdoor Party Without Unwelcome Pest Guests
Catch-it Pest Control London Blog
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3y ago
It’s officially summer. The children have broken up for their holidays, the weather is hot and the outdoor activities are going to become a daily thing. Whether it’s a pool party or a barbecue, pests and insects can ruin what should be a fun outdoor gathering. Here at Catch-it, we’ve compiled our list of top tips for your outdoor party so you won’t have to spend the time swatting away bugs.    • Keep food and drinks sealed – All food trays and dishes should be stored properly, have tightly sealed lids or should be wrapped in plastic or aluminium foil. This prevents food-borne illn ..read more
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What Do Wasps Eat?
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3y ago
Having a wasp pest control problem in the summer is very common. Many people find they have nests in their sheds, roofing and other areas around the home and garden. Which begs the question, what are the wasps eating and where are they getting it from? Because surely they have a great food supply close by to build a nest in a specific spot. A wasp’s diet can vary between the different species. But in most instances, a wasp will eat another insect as a good meal. Wasps are classed as a parasitic insect, which means they lay their eggs inside other insects. Most wasps are omnivores. This mean ..read more
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Mice Proofing Your Home Ready For Spring
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3y ago
With the winter almost coming to an end, it’s time to start mice proofing ready for the Spring. Mice control and rodent proofing is important all year round, but mice are most prevalent in the Spring. Over the Spring months, mice proofing is important to protect yourself from mice breeding in your garden or around your home.    Whether you try different methods of mice prevention or not, you’ll always find rodents and other pests around your garden. Using traps and poisons are useful as rodent prevention, but the mice can then find somewhere else to make their home and still remai ..read more
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