Susan Jefferson

You’re fairly certain you have pests in your home – you’ve heard scratching, spotted the signs of an inse c t infestation o r  have even seen an unwelcome visitor scurry past – and now you are wondering what to do next.    The sensible answer is always to call pest control experts in  Birmingham ,  however, some people may be tempted to try to solve the problem themselves.    And while there is no shortage of DIY pest control solutions to try out at home – it is that word ‘try’ that becomes problematic. After  all,  if you have pests in your home we assume that you want a solution quickly.    Take effective action quickly with pest control in Birmingham   Putting traps in the wrong places, applying the wrong treatment or not being vigilant enough can leave space for the problem to worsen instead of actually tackling the problem head on.   The wrong traps, the wrong bait – you name it, it is enough for the pests that have invaded you r  home to go on living  there  without a pro...

There are few things more disconcerting than hearing the sound of scratching and gnawing above your head as you try to sleep, which makes an early call to pest control Birmingham a priority. Fast action is imperative in tackling an unwanted pest in your attic to stop the problem in its tracks – and restore your sleep. A number of pests are known to make their homes in lofts of houses around the UK, namely rats, mice , squirrels, bats and birds. Identify what is living in your loft with pest control Birmingham What pest is in your loft does make a difference to how serious the problem is and the best way to remedy it. Any pest that has got into your loft is an opportunist that has made the most of even just the tiniest gap to enjoy the warmth and shelter you roof provides. Calling in help from pest control Birmingham at the first signs of a problem will be a massive step in helping to keep it contained.  As pest control experts, Pest Busters will want to identify what species is ...

Summer pests can be, well... a real pest. No sooner have you opened the windows to enjoy the warm summer air before a bevy of winged insects descend on your kitchen. Wasps, flies and fruits flies all love the tastes of summer, or perhaps that should more specifically be, they love all the rapidly decaying fruit and vegetables. While the idea of al fresco dining is what summer evenings are all about, flies and wasps can turn a pleasurable experience into a fly-swatting nightmare. The kids scream as wasps hover dangerously close to their apple juice while you turn back to discover a fly happily sitting on your burger. Not a recipe for the most relaxing evening. And that is only outside. Wasps and flies will, of course, also make their ways indoors to continue terrifying children and exercising squatters’ rights on any rogue crumbs or leftover sandwiches that happen to have been left on the side for a nano-second. Then there are fruit flies. Lured in by the rapid ripening of fruit in...

Bed bugs are the sort of pest that might not cross your mind unless you are travelling around the world, but rather than being a thing of the past bed bugs are actually increasing in the UK and becoming a real pest control problem. While bed bugs were once a common pest problem in the UK, they had largely been eliminated from homes, but an increase in travel has seen a fairly rapid rise in reports of local infestations in Birmingham , Manchester , London , Bristol and across many parts of the UK. How to spot a bed bug Despite their name, you can actually find bed bugs pretty much anywhere. It is common to find bed bugs on mattresses, bedding and furniture but they can also be found in fittings and personal items, such as suitcases and children’s toys. However, it is their habit of feeding on the blood of people as they sleep that has earned them the name ‘bed bugs’. Seeing the human body as a food source they will take blood as people sleep in bed, leaving small bite marks where ...

Councils over the UK have undergone significant cuts to their yearly budget plans, with some councils reporting over 30% in budget cuts over the last five years. Pest control services have seen a few of the biggest budget cuts, with some councils totally eliminating any type of pest control solutions from the solutions that they use. A flexibility of info demand by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) was embarked on, as well as the report revealed that councils are merely not dealing with as several pest control concerns, with some authorities seeing decreases by 22%. The record has likewise revealed that just 7% of neighborhood authorities are still using cost free pest control solutions as a result of absence of sources as well as budget cuts, which does not assist citizens in their time of demand. The report has actually also shown that only 7% of regional authorities are still supplying free of charge pest control services as a result of absence of sources and spending pl...

Quips about old clothes looking moth-eaten are plentiful – but if you are unlucky to have suffered a moth infestation in your home you will know it is not a laughing matter. And unfortunately, it is not just old clothes that moths – or more specifically their larvae - will devour, new clothes, carpets and even pet fur are all on the menu! With such a penchant for fabrics the potential for damage in your home is high if moths decide to make it their home too – after all one hole is enough to ruin your favourite cashmere jumper. How to avoid moths coming into your home Moths are attracted to the light, even though they prefer to hide out and make their homes in dark spaces. Try to avoid leaving windows open while the lights are on at night-time as this will serve as an open invitation to moths. While moths may have come into your home un-noticed making sure you regularly clean areas they will typically make their home will help to keep any larvae at bay. Vacuuming under beds and sofas r...