Why are rats dangerous? Rats are dangerous because they carry fleas, ticks and mites that may transmit diseases such as typhus, Lyme disease and plague. They also feed off pet food which can lead to obesity in your beloved pets. This brief will tell you everything you need to know about this pesky problem in …
If there is one thing everyone can agree on it is the need to do away with wasps and wasp nests when they become a nuisance and even a danger around their nest. Regardless of where they have chosen to nest, the longer homeowners wait to have them removed, the larger the nests become and …
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Bees and wasps are an integral component of our ecosystem. Bees help with pollination, while wasps are known for controlling the population of smaller insects and pests. However, both bees and wasps can be harmful to humans and even pets due to their painful stings. This is why a lot of people panic when they …
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Wasps have been known to ruin more than their fair share of summer picnics. Understandably people start to get a bit nervous when the wasps start flying around their property. So what’s the story with wasps; why are they only around in summer, and what should you do if find a nest on your property. …
The sight of a wasp can really get your heart racing. The menacing appearance and painful stings from these creatures drive a lot of people crazy. However, wasp season is not an issue that most people bother to think about. A lot of people do not even know that there is a definite wasp season …
At the beginning of the pandemic numerous pest control businesses had to close down during lockdown. Disturbingly, pest control was not considered an essential service during lockdown, even with sanitation being such a main concern. By preventing pest control specialists from working, the issue of pest outbreaks is also currently on the increase. Because many …
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Bedbugs are common throughout the world, with the UK being no exception. These bloodsuckers tend to cause quite a bit of misery to their primarily human hosts, often escaping immediate notice. Understanding how to recognise this pest and rid the environment of them, will make it a quick process for once again, living in peace. …
Dealing with a Wasp Nest at Home or Work Even if you caulk every window and vigilantly check your home every day, you may not prevent a wasp invasion. In the winter, the nest dies off, leaving behind only the queen. After hibernating under bark or another snug setting, she emerges in the spring ready …
At Sykes Pest Control, rodent infestations are one of our most common call outs, so we know a thing or two when it comes to spotting the signs of unwanted visitors in your home. 01 – Rodent Droppings When rodent droppings age, they dry out, become lighter in colour and crumble easily, but fresh droppings …