Pest Control Blog
Giant mutant rat invasion!
Horrifying stories of ‘giant mutant rats’ the size of cats have been making the headlines recently. These big beasties have been spotted in towns and cities all over the country. Combined with the fact that rat populations are also on the increase, many fear we’ll soon be over-run with super rats. It is widely believed […]
Thought you saw a rat? Act fast to eliminate unwanted rodents
The thought of coming face to face with a rat is enough to instil fear in most of us – not to mention the health risks. Rodents are a particular threat to humans due to their ability to spread pathogens and carry dangerous diseases such as Weils Disease and Salmonellosis. In recent times, rat […]
Protect your business with a regular pest control agreement
As a business owner, perhaps of a restaurant or hotel, you will be all too familiar with the unwanted headline-hitting reports of pest infestations. Imagine the horror being told that your kitchens are being plagued by rats or mice. If not taken care of quickly, it could be enough to close you down. Pest infestations […]
Rats in Brighton increase bin strike misery
Last month, Brighton’s streets became clogged with rubbish as bins overflowed. The council’s attempt to standardise pay didn’t add up in the eyes of refuse collectors, many of whom faced losing £4000 a year. When negotiations broke down, the GMB union decided to strike. Whether you supported the strike or not, the resulting mess was […]
Protecting your property from pesky pigeons
Although we try to get on with all our feathered friends, some are a lot less lovable than others. Feral pigeons are one of those unfavourable birds. Congregating in town and city centres, they’re quite happy to dine upon our discarded food or scavenge for crumbs. When you think about it, it’s probably a good […]
How to be flea free in Sussex
Nearly a quarter of UK households own a dog. Cat lovers aren’t far behind – 19% of homes have at least one moggy prowling around. There’s no denying we are a nation of animal lovers. However, the beloved family pet can sometimes bring home some unwanted guests. Fleas are a common problem in Sussex – […]
Wasp woe in West Sussex
It’s taken a while but spring is finally here. However, whilst we may relish the warm weather, there’s a sting in the tail. Now is the time wasps come out of hibernation and start looking for a new place to build a nest. Preferring to find a pre-existing nook instead of creating their own cranny, […]
Moles Explode all over West Sussex
Moles are really causing problems, far more than usual. The little diggers (weight for weight the most efficient movers of dirt in the world) are leaving tell tale mountains of soil all over land in West Sussex, ruining lawns, damaging fields, adding unwanted bunkers to golf courses. The little furry critters are getting everywhere. The […]
Eradication of bed bug infestation in Brighton hotel
John Bailey has been working on this project for a couple of months and at last we are on top of the pest control bed bug infestation. We’ve always found him to be punctual and happy to work around hotel occupancy to provide the most effective way of dealing with our problem in the least […]
Pest Control – Big rat and mice problems heading for Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath.
The mixed summer might not have been exactly what Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath residents would call ideal, but for rats and mice it’s another story. Moderate temperatures from early spring have created an ideal platform for rodents numbers to flourish. As a result Pest control calls by Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath residents have […]