Susan Jefferson

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 ...

Unwanted critters can be a real problem if they make their home in your property but following a few simple rules can help to establish efficient pest control in Birmingham. Keep bins secure Rubbish bins invariably contain lots of discarded food, including meat. Sealed with a lid this should be no problem in regard to pest control in Birmingham. However open and overflowing bins outside your home will act as an open invitation to rodents looking for a warm, sheltered home with a ready supply of food. Monitor compost Compost is an economical and environmentally-friendly way to deal with food waste. Managed carefully this is an excellent way to feed your garden. However to make sure rodents don’t make their home in your compost ensure the unit is secure and food scraps are not dropped on the floor nearby. Be careful feeding birds Pest control in Birmingham is familiar with urban problems that can encourage rodents – and one that people may underestimate is birdfeed being knocked to t...

The cooler months are upon us but it is not just your family that will be seeking shelter and warmth inside this winter, pests will also have their eyes on your Birmingham home. A warm place to live, food to snack on and shelter from the rain – sounds appealing, well it certainly is for some common Birmingham pests! Most domestic pests are domestic pests for a reason; they prefer to live inside than outside when the opportunity arises. Have you given any thought to the number of spiders you have returned to the wilds of the garden only to discover another one twice the size nestled happily behind the sofa? And while many of the pests you are likely to find in your Birmingham home are not dangerous, wanting to share your home with them is another issue. Avoiding pests in your Birmingham home So what should you do to avoid the seasonal deluge of creepy crawlies? Prevention is always better than cause and the start of autumn is a great time to get your house in order. The place to ...

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 ...