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The different characteristics of fleas
Fleas are a common pest in the UK and beyond and are a parasite of man. They are a bloodsucking insect and a carrier of diseases such as the Bubonic Plague that killed over a quarter of the European population. They are a small, wingless insect with a tough cuticle that bears many bristles and […]
How the recent storms in the UK affect rats
It’s no secret the last few weeks, the UK has seen some relentless storms. This can affect rats and their behaviour in different ways. The amount of rain that has fallen in the last few weeks has caused flooding up and down the country. A lot of rats originate from the sewers and with the […]
The biggest spiders in the world
The Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula The largest spider in the world is the Goliath Bird Eating Tarantula, it can grow up to a foot in length and as its name says, can eat birds. Yikes! The fangs of this spider can grow up to 1 inch long and whilst the bite is not poisonous […]
The best way to treat bed bugs
Bed bugs are a common pest in the UK and are seen by many as the worst pest to have. This is largely to do with the fact they are a parasite of humans and their bite can cause a lot of itching and pain. A common misconception is that bed bugs come from an […]
Weird Insects
Praying Mantis Mantids certainly are a strange insect and are definitely one of the most recognisable insects in the world. The have somewhat unorthodox behaviour. During the act of mating it is rather common for the females to feed on the male – this can happen during the event!! The impulses that control the male […]
Bedbugs ‘deliberately released’ at Walmart in Pennsylvania
Police in the state of Pennsylvania are investigating an incident of bed bugs being released in a Walmart store. Staff at the store found bed bugs inside a pill bottle inside a coat for sales at the Walmart store. Investigators believe the blood-sucking parasites were left at the shop in Edinboro deliberately in order to […]
Dealing with pests in 2020
2019 was a big year for pests. It was widely known the rat population within the UK dramatically increased, as well as the flea population throughout the summer. 2020 is already looking like it may surpass 2019 so here is a short article to get you prepared for the New Year. The short time we’ve […]
Dealing with Pests this Christmas
Christmas is a time where there is a lot of people in and around the house and there is also a lot of food about which can bring unwanted visitors into the property. Rats Rats are always attracted to properties that provide their essential needs, so food, water and shelter. At Christmas winter is in […]
The dangers of cockroaches
Cockroaches are one of the most disgusting and least welcome pests in the UK and beyond. They are unsightly but can also pose serious health risks to the human body. When large swarms or infestations arise, the dangers presented dramatically increase. In terms of human health cockroaches present high risk. As they are drawn to […]
The insects of famous Bushtucker Trials
I’m a celebrity is without a doubt one of the UK’s favourite TV shows and is always highly anticipated. From bushtucker trials to dingo dollar challenge, the UK’s population always goes mad for the show. The bushtucker trials always have some pretty spectacular critters that can make the watcher feel itchy and want to hide […]