Here you’ll find a collection of interesting and though provoking articles that we’ve enjoyed researching as much as writing. Although our business is in the pest control industry, not all of the articles found here will be about rats and mice, its a collection of our favourite subjects loosely tied in with our industry.
Confessions of a Rat Man – a tale with a sting..in its tail. yelp.
All of the characters in this completely made up story which definitely didn’t happen are 100% fictitious. All associations to real people are coincidental, apart from Mrs Smith, that lovely cackling, sweet but non sympathetic old lady is real and …
Are Bees losing the pollination war?
As our ever increasing food and goods trade grows, our need for international and global trade continues to rise. This also allows the ever increasing spread of invasive insects which make life unmanageable for our native pollinators. Non-native species are …
Noise scarers for bird control and why they’ll drive you flocking mad.
We as a team complete lots of bird proofing projects, anything really from Netting, Bird Spikes, Solar Panel Proofing and even Bird Wire Systems and Avishock. However one thing we avoid especially with smaller sized clients is the Bioacoustics systems, …
10 Top Tips for Rodent-Proofing Your Home Before Winter: No more Mr Mice guy!
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, many of us cozy up with hot cocoa and snuggle under blankets. But beware! While you’re hibernating in your home sweet home, those sneaky little rodents might be plotting an invasion. Fear not! We’ve …
The best ways to rodent proof your home, week one – The garage door!
Well happy new year everyone and I hope you all had a great break from work! It turns out the poor Rats and Mice of the UK did not take any time off, so here’s a few helpful hints to …
**The Wasp Whisperer: A Buzz-Worthy Guide to Treating Wasp Nests**
Ah, wasps. Nature’s little yellow-and-black nuisances that seem to think your backyard is their personal five-star resort. If you’ve spotted a wasp nest hanging out in your eaves, it’s time to take action before they turn your summer BBQ into …
Wasp venom can kill cancerous cells!
Okay so I know wasps have a pretty bad reputation, let’s face it they attack repeatedly when provoked injecting painful venom and they’re neither as useful or as loved as our bees however I think your feelings might change ever-so-slightly …
Avian Flu is now infecting other species such as Otters and Foxes
For many people I have spoken to, much like the whole Covid thing, Avian Flu seems to slowly be disappearing from the media giving a perception that it, as a disease, is going away. Unfortunately this is definitely not the …
Stubborn residual rodenticide levels in barn owls still on the increase.
Stubborn residual rodenticide levels in barn owls still on the increase. Well what can I say, the title of this piece pretty much says it all. Okay so here’s what we know, the last survey conducted of barn owls was …
Hornet’s Hullabaloo: A Buzzkill That Needs Professional Help!
Ah, hornets. Nature’s ultimate party crashers, swooping in uninvited and turning your garden party into their very own hornet hall of fame. If you’ve recently spotted one of these striped menace nests’, it’s time to face the facts: you’re dealing …
New Year, New Pest Control Company?
Well, it’s the beginning of 2025 and with new beginnings on the horizon I always find myself planning and checking every aspect of my business ready to take on another year and wring every last drop out of the months …
Farmers using insecticides to kill lions
Well this story is horrendous, I don’t pretend to know all of the ins and outs of it all and I certainly don’t agree with what’s happening in Kenya, but here’s the scoop, a handful of Kenyan farmers are using …
A Seagull rips off a mans testicle while he sunbathes naked
Okay so I know there’s some guy now out there with one, erm, ball which is swinging solo but my god this did make me simultaneously both laugh and wince at the same time. Here’s the story, so an unnamed …
Buzz Off! Why Calling a Pro for Wasp Nests is No Sting Operation
Are wasps the original party crashers of the insect world? You invite a few friends over for a peaceful gathering, and suddenly, uninvited guests with yellow stripes and a bad attitude show up to cause a buzz! It’s like they …
The best ways to rodent proof your home, week 3 – The Drains!
Hey everyone, hope you’ve had a good week! This week is a bit more of an advanced identification and repair, but if you’re a little bit savvy when it comes to DIY and can get to grips with most things …
Stop using these soap brands as they could actually attract mosquitos!
Okay so I read an article recently which was published in iScience which really made me pay attention as I am one of unlucky ones who is actually like a walking buffet to mosquitos. In this article they conducted an …
Keep away from this caterpillar if you see them!
Spring is here and so is the cute and gentle sounding brown tail moth caterpillar but the reality is very different. Lets start with the basics; Brown tail moth caterpillars (see images) are approximately 4cm in length, a dark brown …
Do you have Ants in your pant-ry?
Okay so we’re halfway though the year already and with the recent warm temperatures I feel like I have spoken to clients about Ants more than I have spoken to my children about…well anything (apart from maybe Fortnite). With the …
Super Rats – Their existence? Are they really super?
Okay so lets first deal with one thing, although the daily mail and other such newspapers love to give the impression of Rats the size of labradors are roaming the streets, terrorising neighbourhoods and trying to steal your children, the …
The best ways to rodent proof your home, week Two – Air Vents!
Hi all, okay so week two we’re going to look at Air Vents, well more importantly, broken air vents! Air vents or air bricks as they’re sometimes known are a common source of infestation for Mice, Rats occasionally too so …
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