Pest Prevention

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

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