Fruit flies are a nuisance to have in your home as they have a very short lifespan, progressing from egg to adulthood in approximately 8-10 days and reproducing at an incredibly fast rate. They thrive in moist or damp places, making areas of your kitchen the perfect breeding grounds. To fully remove their presence from your home, these pests require patience, persistence and a few tips and tricks from the experts. Identifying fruit flies Fruit flies are tiny, measuring in at about 3mm long. Their body is black on top and gray underneath but can appear to be brown or…
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Birds are unsightly and present a very real health threat as they carry a range of diseases that can be passed on to humans. Disposing of the birds can be considered a very unethical solution, but don’t despair – there are various deterrents at your disposal. Bird Netting Bird netting is a very low tech solution that works best for preventing birds accessing areas of roofs and building nests. Netting is the most suitable option for covering large spaces, but it is important to bear in mind that the size of the gaps in netting are specific to only…
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It’s strange how something that is practically invisible to the naked eye can be such a cause of irritation for pets, but fleas can make homes on our cats and dogs if the correct measures are not taken to protect them from the parasites. A study by Bayer Animal Health found that one in five pet owners have found fleas in their carpets and seven percent of pet owners have found the microscopic parasites on their clothes. Fleas can lay up to 50 eggs a day, which can amount to over a billion fleas hatching over the course of two months….
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Rats, mice and other small rodents can present a serious health hazard to any home or business premises, especially businesses where hygiene is essential, such as catering or medicine. Rodent bait stations are a popular and effective option to eradicate, or at least drastically reduce, a rat or small rodent infestation. However, despite their effectiveness, many people have concerns about the safety of bait stations, as they contain poisoned bait that might harm pets and even people. In order to make an informed choice about the safest and most suitable pest elimination method, we’ve put together an overview of bait stations,…
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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. Inspecting for rodents in your home As masters of staying hidden, you’ll need to be vigilant for signs of rodents. This is so you can catch the early…
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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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