Tag Archives: pest control

Pest Control Reports an Increase in Pests This Winter as a Result of Warmer Weather

There have been recent reports of an increase in the number of pests this winter from pest control companies as a result of the warmer climate. Both in the UK and various parts of America have seen an increase in the expected winter temperature this year. Pests such as fleas, cockroaches and ants have been […]

5 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Wasps

It wouldn’t be a British summer without wasps making a nuisance of themselves. Whether they’re swarming around your home or when you’re eating outside, these pests are prevalent every year. But do wasps actually have a purpose in the British garden? And why do they really sting us? Read our top 5 things we bet you […]

Homemade Remedies: An Effective Form of Pest Control?

Much like using other insects to control the pests in your garden, there are many homemade remedies that have been proven to be very efficient in preventing grubs, slugs and insects from causing havoc to your plants and vegetables. Homemade remedies are fairly inexpensive, and many prefer to use this method as a way of […]

Councils Cut Pest Control as Independent Companies are on the Rise

In 2013, The BPCA (British Pest Control Association) National Survey reported that 35% of councils do not currently have an in house pest control service, with only 7% of those that do offering free pest control treatments. According to the IBIS World market research, it was found that the pest control sector in the UK alone […]