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Neglected dog died after being locked in flea-infested cage under stairs
Bobby, a West Highland Terrier, was found by a district nurse in a filthy cage under the stairs in a flea infested cupboard during a visit at Yvonne Mcallister’s house. The Magistrate’s Court in Blackburn was told the dog was in a ‘‘horrible condition and indistinguishable as to what breed it was’. The RSPCA prosecutor […]
The two main types of Rat in the UK
There are two types of rat commonly found in the UK, one being the Brown Rat and the other the Black Rat. They look and behave quite similar, however there are differences. Black Rat Appearance The Brown Rat grows up to 24cm in length and has a longer tail than the length of the body […]
5 of the ugliest animals
Blobfish The blobfish is an endangered deep-sea fish which is found off the coast of Southern Australia and Tasmania. This fish poses no danger to humans, but it is under threat from fishing activity. It gets its ‘blob’ appearance due to a lack of muscle and bone structure. Star-nosed mole […]
The insect that ruined Christmas!
A warning has been issued in the UK after an outbreak of the spruce bark beetle. These eight toothed pests are known to destroy conifer Christmas trees such as spruce, pine and fir. The outbreak was founded in several locations in the Ashford, Kent area. They are not known to affect human health. Restrictions have […]
Fleas and flies could have been spreading diseases such as malaria in the Jurassic Period
Scientists have discovered that biting insects such as mosquitoes, fleas and flies were spreading Malaria millions of years ago in the Jurassic era, which could have been fatal to dinosaurs and other prehistoric wildlife. Microorganisms that cause malaria and a variety of other illnesses were discovered during a study of amber-preserved blood-sucking insects and ticks. […]
Rat-infested takeaway set to close after breaching 17 food and hygiene laws!
A takeaway food restaurant in Birkby is set to close for good after the owner admits 17 food and hygiene breaches. The owner of a rat-infested takeaway in Birkby has said that the premises will close for good next month after repeatedly not dealing with the issue of rodents in the restaurant. The New Sanam […]
Do cockroaches carry diseases?
The health risks associated with cockroach infestations seem to be mainly food contamination and allergic asthma, rather than transmitting a disease directly. This is according to a review of public health risks. Many studies have found that cockroaches feed on human excrement, they have a key role in the spread of many diseases. There is […]
Bed Bug Project to receive funding by government
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) have identified a new bed bug aggregation pheromone, which acts as a powerful lure. A part of (LSHTM), Vecotech Ltd, have received a grant of £220, 034 to help commercialise the product. This product could help in the early detection of bed bugs which would lead […]
How to control Spring and Summer pests
Just as the weather starts warming up, we get plagued by all different types of pests. Many pests only emerge when the weather begins to get warmer. With these pests making an appearance, they may cause problems in and around your house. Here are the most common house and garden pests in the warmer months, […]
Why doing an annual Spring clean will keep pests at bay.
Spring has finally arrived! As the weather is finally starting to warm up, home owners will begin their annual Spring clean. If you are one of these people, I will tell you all the pest hot spots you will need to address in your home to keep pests at bay. Here’s a specific step-by-step guide […]