Pest Control in Barnstaple: What do local homeowners need to know? As spring arrives, pest activity begins to increase. Rising temperatures encourage pests to leave their winter hiding spots and begin breeding, which can quickly lead to infestations if left untreated. One of the most common issues in April is ants entering homes in search […]
Rats: Masters of Survival Few animals spark such strong reactions as rats. For some people, they’re symbols of filth and fear; for others, they’re intelligent, social creatures worthy of admiration. The truth, as usual, sits somewhere in the middle. Rats have lived alongside humans for thousands of years, adapting to our cities, farms, and homes […]
December Pests: How to Keep Your Home Pest-Free This Winter As the temperatures drop and winter settles in, pests don’t just disappear—they adapt. December may be cold and frosty outside, but inside your home, pests continue to thrive in search of warmth, shelter, and food. Whether it’s rodents, insects, or other unwelcome critters, pest problems […]
Rat Pest Control & Proofing Rats are a real issue around this time of year. People tend to spend lots of money over time in an attempt to deal with rats themselves. But without the help and knowledge of a professional, the problem can get worse. Whilst store bought tools can help if you have […]
Rats and Mice- What is the difference? Colder weather means rats and mice are on the search for warmth. And where better than your home, which has an abundance of food, shelter, water and warmth. Having rats or mice in your home can be distressing. They are destructive, noisy and carriers of diseases. So what […]
Proofing Your Home & Business Against Winter Pests Pest proofing your home or business is something that people only really consider after they have had a pest infestation. However, proofing is really important especially as the weather is starting to turn colder. This means that all sorts of pests will start looking to enter your […]
Rats The next couple of months are typically considered to be rodent months. As the winter nights draw in, it turns colder and wetter and rats are looking for shelter from the harsh weather. Rats are constantly seeking food sources and can pretty much chew through anything to get to them. Rats are hardy and […]
Why Do We Need Pest Control? Dealing with pests is extremely important. Pests can cause numerous problems; health risks, property damage, as well as being very distressing. Pests are very good at adapting to their surroundings to survive and they will be able to seek out the best places to nest and feed, even […]
Wasps and Rodents Pests can sometimes be categorised as seasonal, for example rodents. We would usually associate rats and mice with colder weather, as they tend to find shelter in our homes and businesses. However, this year, the number of calls to deal with rodent problems have not tapered off like usual. Typical summer pests […]
Keeping Pests Away This Summer The summer months are upon us. We enjoy making the most of the sun and warmth with dining al fresco, sunbathing in the garden and leaving doors and windows open. Below are some tips for how to make sure that you are not inviting pests to join in the summer […]
