While ants are fascinating creatures that play an important ecological role through soil aeration and organic recycling, they are not something you want trudging through your home. The typical garden or black ant in the UK live in colonies dominated by the queen ant dedicated to egg production, which can live for up to thirty years. As the weather starts to warm up in spring, the worker ants that make up the vast majority of the colony begin to forage for food. Initially just a few scouts will leave the nest on this errand, yet this is the starting point of…
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Bed bugs – difficult to see, but they can make their presence very much known in certain cases, which can be uncomfortable and unhygienic for everyone concerned. But what exactly is a bed bug and why are they such a pest? This article will detail the key points about bed bugs and why you need to keep them away from your home. What is a bed bug? There are approximately 100 different species of bed bug across the world, but only two species of what are known as ‘human bed bugs’: the common bed bug (Cimex lectularus L.) and the…
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They can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare and an incredibly unpleasant presence in your house, as well as being difficult to spot and eliminate when they are found. Rats and mice can scurry throughout your home, staying in the shadows, often being heard long before they are seen. There are some things to look out for in order to ensure you catch and eliminate these pests before they cause damage to your home. Droppings Probably the most obvious sign that you have an unwanted lodger or lodgers in your home. They can be quite difficult to spot due to their…
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Here at Pest Defence we have years of experience providing the very best pest control services to solve any issues you might be having with anything from insects and bugs, to birds and rodents. As a result our team have a wealth of experience to share with our clients, and our new blog is the perfect way to do this! We’ll be posting regular articles to keep you updated with any industry or company news as well as plenty of handy hints and tips to help keep your home or business pest-free. Check back to find out more!
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