Andrew Lock wins award for mole catching

On the 3rd of April 2018 we were pleased to present Andrew Lock with our esteemed award for ‘Best Mole Catcher in Essex’ at Pest Defence. Throughout Andrew’s career at Pest Defence he’s caught many moles – too many to count! We presented him with the award not only to celebrate this but also in recognition of his general hard work and great attitude. Moles are a destructive pest that are prone to damaging gardens, parks and sports fields with their prolific burrowing and molehills. More than just an eyesore-creating nuisance, their activity can cause safety hazards and even major disruption…

What Diseases Are Carried and Transmitted by Flies?

Professionals in the food industry will know all too well about the havoc which house flies can cause to their business processes. And, on top of this, compared to other pets such as rodents and cockroaches, house flies are responsible for the highest number of staff sicknesses. Unfortunately, house flies are estimated by the World Health Organization to transmit around 65 diseases, all of which can cause problems with stock and overall staff health. In light of this, this month, we will take a look at some of the more common diseases transmitted by house flies. What are house flies? House…

Pest Problems Facing Industrial Factories and Warehouses

Unlike smaller commercial spaces, pest control for factories and warehouses is much harder. It’s a challenge to control pest problems that break out within them. This is largely due to their sheer size; however, such buildings also tend to have many gaps, crevices and holes which are ideal for pests to nest and multiply. Before you know it – you’ll have an infestation. What’s more, if your warehouse happens to be one which stores food, the problem becomes even more severe, since you will have to seal off the affected areas and halt operations. It goes without saying that such manufacturing and…

Pest Defence are now CEPA Certified

Here at Pest Defence, we’ve been in the pest control industry for over 25 years and, with each passing year, we’re always looking to fine tune our services for our clients. We’re always happy to see the quality of our services acknowledged too, and with our new CEPA certification, this is exactly what we got – international recognition. We’re extremely proud of achieving this certification and what it means for our business; however, we’re also proud of what it means for our clients. What it means to be CEPA certified The Confederation of European Pest Management Associations (CEPA) are recognised as…

How to Keep Pets Safe With Pest Control

When people are faced with a pest problem, they often turn to pesticides as the first port of call to control insects and rodents in their home or garden. However, many people ignore the fact that pesticides can have a detrimental effect on your pet’s health if they come into contact with them. On top of this, even pesticides which are designed to be applied to pets to combat ticks and fleas can be harmful if they’re not used properly. In light of this, this month Pest Defence will be providing information on how to keep pets safe during pest control….

What Diseases are Carried by Pigeons and Other Birds?

You wouldn’t be blamed for thinking that common birds such as pigeons and gulls are considered pests purely because of their overpopulation, especially in built-up areas. In reality, however, pigeons have been known to carry and transmit some dangerous diseases, too. When pigeon population density reaches a certain level, droppings and feathers are left at roosting sites. These piles can contain a number of known diseases, and can lead to serious problems if bird pest control measures aren’t put in place. In light of this, in this article, the team at Pest Defence will be focussing on these bird and pigeon…

How to Deal With Pests in Billericay and the Borough of Basildon

Last month, the team at Pest Defence began a series of articles in which we will highlight three different areas in the UK, providing information on the best methods of dealing with pest problems in each one. This month, we will be focusing on Billericay and the Borough of Basildon. So, if you are looking for help with pest control in this area – anywhere from Laindon to Wickford – read on to find out what the best course of action is. Basildon’s council service (special circumstances) Usually, if you have a pest problem, you can turn to your local council…

Who Can Offer Pest Control in the Braintree District?

When a pest problem strikes, it’s important to understand what your options are straight away. This means knowing exactly who can offer an efficient and effective pest control service in your area. So, over the coming months, Pest Defence will highlight three separate areas in the UK, demonstrating the various pest control services on offer and weighing up the pros and cons of each. This article will look at the Braintree District in particular. Braintree’s town hall – Photo © Brenda Howard (cc-by-sa/2.0) DIY pest control This can seem like a tempting option at first, however, it can quite easily backfire. Firstly, one…

The Different Forms of Humane Pest Control

Pests can become a nightmare if left unchecked, causing damage to your house, garden and – in extreme cases – the health of your family members. As such, it’s vital that they are removed quickly and efficiently. This does not mean, however, that pests must be exterminated in the manner to which we have become accustomed. There are, in fact, a variety of humane forms of pest control that professional services can perform, four of which we will illustrate in this article. Rodent Deterrents Traditional forms of rodent extermination such as traps and poison are, on the whole, ineffective and potentially…

Common pest issues facing retailers

Pests can be found absolutely anywhere which is why it’s important to recognise and deal with the situation quickly and responsibly – especially in the retail sector. This month with Pest Defence we will take a look at the common pest issues facing retail, so you can save your produce and your business before it’s too late. Retail: food-related and non-food related pests Whether you sell food or not, it’s likely that some of you will experience the annoyance of pests. They like to be around places where food is readily available (stored or fresh – they’re not fussy) and places…

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