Thursday, 23 May 2013

Wasps Ipswich – Tackling the Problem Effectively

Wasps can be a nuisance anywhere, whether you have an Ipswich town centre business or a company in the Essex or Suffolk countryside. In mid-summer, the feeding habits of wasps change and they are attracted to sugary substances such as food and drink, and unfortunately these are where people are likely to be.

Essex & Suffolk Pest Solutions provide wasp control in the Woodbridge, Ipswich, Felixstowe, Colchester, Manningtree and Braintree areas.  We receive the majority of our callouts for wasp nest removal from the general public (where wasps affect homes), but we also receive callouts to tackle wasps at Ipswich businesses and organisations further afield: with farms and food related companies among the establishments hardest hit during the wasp season.

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Agricultural Organisations – How to Ensure Effective Wasp Control


It is estimated that there are several hundred wasp nests every square mile and, with wasps attracted to many human food sources, you can see just how vital it is to have effective wasp control. In the farming industry, fruit crops are particularly attractive to wasps and, in addition to orchards, strawberry and raspberry fields make excellent nesting sites. 

In the farming industry, wasps are a pest to customers and staff at farm shops and cafes. For successful wasp control in Woodbridge, and elsewhere in the East Anglian region, it is always best to bring in the experts. One of the vital pieces of equipment we recommend at any eating establishment is an electric fly killer unit (or fly zapper unit), which we sell or hire at Essex & Suffolk Pest Solutions. In addition to this, we also recommend screens with anti-insect mesh and would advise on the installation of wasp traps around the perimeter of premises.

Wasp Nests - On treating a nest in an agricultural site, Essex & Suffolk Pest Solutions take a number of things into consideration. We ask for the removal of animals, pets and people near the wasp nest and we cordon off the area to be treated when necessary. The next step is to ensure all water sources (e.g. water butts) and human and animal foodstuffs are not contaminated by the pesticide. We would usually disconnect water sources such as guttering (if the nest is on a roof, or on the eaves of a farmhouse) to prevent any contamination of water entering a water butt.  We would not, however, treat a nest with pesticide if it is above a watercourse (such as a river or stream). As well as paying special attention to water sources, any plants/vegetables/fruit and other food sources nearby also need to be covered before wasp nest treatment is carried out.

The Hospitality Industry – Dealing with Wasps


Wasps can present a real problem in Ipswich, Suffolk, and Essex bars, restaurants, tea rooms and hotels, as they annoy consumers and, at worst, prevent customers from returning and give a business a bad reputation.

Working with the hospitality business is very complex and, here at Essex & Suffolk Pest Solutions, we take a proactive approach and work with our clients to put various measures in place to prevent wasps becoming a problem.

If a large nest is close to an eating establishment - and down-wind - wasps can be attracted by the smell of food and drink in increasingly large numbers. If a nest is near to people, and visible, we would advise on destroying the nest; however, this may need to happen out of hours when customers and staff are not around, a service that Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions is happy to provide.

If the nest can’t be found, then good hygiene is needed to minimise the problem. Wasp traps should be sited in the right places, but these are unlikely to work without good hygiene practices. This is because the bait in the wasp traps would be in competition with the smells from other food and drink sources.

So we offer the following advice:
  • Regularly wipe tables in between customers, or use table cloths.
  • Use metal, rather than wooden, tables if possible, so that food and drink residues do not become ingrained in the table.
  • Make sure food is covered.
  • Site waste bins well away from food service areas.
  • Regularly clean and empty waste bins.
  • Avoid flip top bins as they can get sticky and attract more wasps, or other pests such as ants.
  • Offer straws to customers if you are selling drinks in cans or bottles.

For any of our pest control services, including wasp control, we provide unmarked vehicles on request.

Wasp Control at Supermarkets, Warehouses and Factories

In addition to outside eating areas, wasps are also a problem at supermarkets, factories and warehouses. Here they pose more of a threat to staff, rather than drive away customers. However, on the plus side, wasps are unlikely to damage packaged food or produce.

Automatic doors are always a help to prevent wasps from entering warehouse and factory premises as are insect mesh curtains (strip/chain curtains).  One of the biggest problems are wasps surrounding waste bins. We encourage staff in these areas to clean bins and waste areas, and to pressure wash daily. It is also important to seal or tie all waste inside plastic bags and ensure that all rubbish is placed in bins with lids.

Electric fly killer units  are also a great help and, at Essex & Suffolk Pest Solutions, we sell and hire these out. In addition to this, we also offer customers advice on where to site these units so they are positioned in the most appropriate and effective area of their business.

At Essex & Suffolk Pest Solutions, we offer pest control contracts to tackle the issue of wasps in Ipswich, Suffolk and Essex, as well as a host of others pests including mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, pigeons and ants. For more information on wasp control or any of our other services, just click on the link below.

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Thursday, 16 May 2013

Rat In Operating Theatre

Operations at a hospital were cancelled after a rate was found in an operating theatre.  Rat control experts were called into the hospital and as a result, about 40 operations had to be cancelled. 



'Eradicate the problem' - Director of Operations at the hospital said she was shocked to learn evidence that a rodent had been found in an operating theatre.  She said 'As soon as we became aware of this fact the following morning, we immediately too steps to thoroughly clean the area and called in external pest control experts to eradicate the problem'. 

Rats can spread salmonella and carry the potentially fatal Weil's disease, so it is vital to call a rat control expert promptly whenever they are seen inside homes or businesses.


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Friday, 10 May 2013

Wasps Washed Out?

There were a fraction of wasp nests around Essex and Suffolk last year leading to a drop in demand for wasp nest removal to around 10% of those treated in 2011.



The mild weather of the very early spring period encouraged Queen wasps to emerge early from hibernation.  This followed by a very wet and cold April and May had a detrimental effect on the Queen wasps that had commenced their nest building, and may also have affected many Queen wasps still in their hibernation cocoons.  The consequence has been that the wasp population in terms of the number of wasp nests was very small of the summer of 2012 and we saw far fewer requests for wasp nest removal as a result. 

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Get Ready for the Wasp Season with Effective Wasp Control

Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions offer successful pest control services to homes and businesses in Manningtree, Ipswich, Woodbridge, Colchester, Braintree, Harwich and elsewhere in the Suffolk and Essex region. We receive an escalating number of inquires about wasps in the summer and offer effective methods to tackle the problem and prevent pests driving sales down, causing a nuisance and threatening public health. If you need effective pest control in the Manningtree area, including wasp control, just read on to find out how we can help or follow the link below.

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Why are Wasps a Pest?

Many people enjoy an outside meal in summer. But there is nothing more off-putting than tucking into a restaurant meal only to find a swarm of wasps circling your food and drink. The ‘wasp season’ falls in July and August time when the feeding habits of these pests change and they seek out sweet carbohydrates. Businesses most at risk of attracting wasps are not only farms, factories and supermarkets, but also those with outdoor eating areas such as pubs, hotels and restaurants, where wasps in large numbers can potentially drive away customers.

However, it is not just wasps getting at food and drink that causes a problem; wasps also pose a threat to public health. As well as the discomfort caused by a wasp sting, thousands of people in the UK receive medical attention as a result of allergic reactions from wasp stings – and the worst affected are often the most vulnerable sections of society such as children and the elderly.

In extreme cases a wasp sting can cause a fatality. Anaphylactic Shock, for example, is a life threatening allergic reaction that can be attributed to wasp stings. In addition to this, hundreds of people die a year as a result of heart attacks brought on by a wasp sting.

Wasps can target rural areas and towns in equal measures, which is why pest control services, are vital in Manningtree, Colchester, Ipswich and further afield.

When is the Wasp Season?


Up to the time of mid-summer, the adult worker wasps prey on other insects to feed their young. At this time, it’s quite rare for humans to get stung by a wasp, as wasp stings are mainly down to either disturbing nests or by accidently standing barefoot on wasps that are hunting in the grass.

However, the habits of wasps change from mid to late July, when they seek out sweeter food sources. This is when they really become a nuisance as these sources are mainly found where humans are likely be – such as by outside eating areas, in orchards or in and around waste bins or other disposal units.  

Where do Wasps Build their Nests?

Wasps nests are found in a variety of places: in banks, hedges, shrubs, in the ground and in and around buildings such as lofts, soffits and under tiles.  In particular, they will be anywhere where that is sheltered and warm. 

Will Wasps Go Back to the Same Nests?

If you do find yourself with a wasp nest near your home or business, wasps won’t return to the same nests. Although the worker wasps die, the queens will hibernate in safe, sheltered areas, such as buildings, and emerge to build a new nest, the following spring.

The average number of wasps in a nest can be vast. In the UK a mature colony could have up to 20,000 wasps. However, at Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions, we normally find an average of 2,000 – 5,000 wasps per nest.

Which Species of Wasps are the Biggest Pests in the UK?

The biggest pests are the common wasps (Vespula Vulgaris) and the European wasp (Vespula Germanica). Populations change from year to year. Last year (2012), however, saw a relatively low number of wasps, which was mainly down to the variable wet weather in the spring. 

Can I Get Rid of a Wasp Infestation Myself?

Various products are available from garden centres, or DIY stores that claim to offer some form of wasp control. However, this is risky; there are various dos and don’ts that are essential.

For instance, DO wear protective clothing, DO apply pest control solutions at the right time of day, and DON’T apply pest control in confined spaces or where other people are around and may be stung.

Bringing in the Professionals

Not only is tackling the problem of wasps yourself risky, but there is also no guarantee of success, so the best bet is to bring in the professionals.

Professional pest controllers use various ways to tackle the issue of wasps including the use of insecticidal dust that works over 48 hours to eliminate the whole colony. This can be applied with a dust stick or DR5 which allows fully trained staff to treat the wasps from a distance.

If a nest needs to be removed instantly, for example because it is a public health risk (e.g. next to a footpath) then a spray treatment can be used to remove the whole nests if it is accessible. Full protective clothing would need to be worn to do this.

Wasp traps can be an effective way of dealing with nuisance wasps.  These are very popular for use by food retailers with outside eating areas, such as pubs with beer gardens.  Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions attend client premises to survey and advise on Wasp Management programmes.  We carry out a full survey and then supply and strategically install wasp traps considering such things as wind direction, how sunny an area is and the whereabouts of other food sources (eg. drink or food remnants, orchards etc).  We use Waspbane wasp traps as they do not cause the wasps to swarm and the wasps rarely escape.

About Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions


If you have a wasp problem, contact Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions. We are fully insured for all our pest control services in Manningtree, Essex, Ipswich, Suffolk, and further afield. We also guarantee our work so you can be assured of effective results.

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Pest Control Felixstowe: A Guide to Cluster Flies: What They Are and How to Combat Them

Cluster flies are a substantial problem in Essex and Suffolk because rural counties like these are more prone to infestation. The flies return to the same site every year, often in greater numbers, so it is vital that you call in the experts in pest control in Felixstowe, and further afield, to tackle current and future infestations.

Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions provide effective pest control in Felixstowe, Ipswich, Colchester, Clacton, Harwich and the surrounding areas. In addition to cluster fly extermination, we also provide effective solutions for a wide range of other pests that pose a threat to your home or business, including: mice, fleas, rats, wasps, pigeons, moles, cockroaches, bedbugs, fleas and ants. To find out more, contact us on the link below.

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What Are Cluster Flies?

Cluster flies don’t pose a health risk to humans, but they are a major nuisance and start to swarm in the upper areas of buildings when the weather turns cooler. They are so called as they infest buildings in vast numbers, sometimes several thousand at a time. They enter properties via small gaps or roof cavities in autumn (around September) and leave in spring (March or April time) when the weather warms up again. The most common type of cluster flies are 3 – 4 mm long, but some species are longer and have a wing span of up to a centimetre long.

Cluster flies look similar to a house fly but there are some fundamental differences between them; their appearance for a start. They are dark in colour with yellow bristly hair. They also don’t move as fast as a house fly, and the wings of a cluster fly overlap when it is not flying.

What Industries do They Effect?

Cluster flies can settle anywhere: in homes, offices, factories and empty buildings. Although it is shocking to find cluster flies in a property because of their sheer numbers, it’s important to note that this is not an indication of poor hygiene, they are attracted by the warmth of the building.

When they group together in large numbers, cluster flies give off a sickly sweet smell and this odour is thought to attract other flies to settle in a building. As cluster flies get in through nooks and crannies, the structure of a property also attracts cluster flies and they will hibernate in roof spaces, wall cavities, or window frames (loft or sash windows are a particular favourite for cluster flies).

Homes that have external shaded areas, such as a large tree close to a property, are rarely the target of cluster flies and this is most likely because of the temperature drop on the outside of the building.

What Harm Can Cluster Flies Cause?

As mentioned earlier, cluster flies are more of a nuisance than anything else. For businesses, they are unsightly and present a bad image to visitors. Once inside a building, the flies congregate at windows, or around lights, and their constant buzzing annoys householders or staff.

Although they are not a direct health hazard, cluster flies are an unwelcome presence in any building, but especially in food premises such as factories, restaurants, bakeries or supermarkets. An infestation of cluster flies is off-putting for staff and customers and suggests poor hygiene. And the flies – whether dead or alive – will attract more insects to the premises. This is why it is important to call in pest control in Felixstowe and other rural villages.

How Our Pest Control Experts Tackle Cluster Flies

If you need pest control in Felixstowe, Ipswich, Suffolk or Essex, it is vital to call in the experts at Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions.

It is difficult to tackle a cluster fly infestation yourself because of the nature of where they hibernate – these places are often difficult to get to. Proofing the building and sealing window frames can help, but this is not 100 per cent effective. It is also not advisable to apply external treatments to window frames, roof edging etc., as the external conditions (weather etc.) will stop this having any effect.

When we are called out to deal with cluster flies, the first step in our treatment is to carry out a survey in the loft or roof space to check if bats are present in the premises. This is because it is against the law to harm or disturb an area that bats inhabit. If we do find bats at your premises, our options are more limited, but there are still ways to deal with cluster flies and it is important to seek advice first.

The ways we tackle cluster flies are as follows:
  • Screening openings such as windows, vents etc. with fine mesh. Proofing has limited effectiveness but can reduce numbers.
  • Use of fly traps for fly control (link to http://www.eandspestsolutions.co.uk/fly-control.html)
  • Residual spray insecticide – this works for weeks afterwards across the entire area of infestation
  • ULV (Ultra Low Volume) – Involves the use of a special machine to create a mist that penetrates cracks and spaces in a building or roof space. It is effective at eliminating an infestation and, a few hours after use, it’s safe to go back into the area where the machine has been used.
  • Electric Fly Killer Units – this eliminates the need for an insecticide. However, you will need a very large tray (several inches deep) or the sheer number of flies will mount up, and this can cause a fire risk. It is important to choose the right Electric Fly Killer Units (link to http://www.eandspestsolutions.co.uk/fly-killer-units.html) and seek advice before buying.

To tackle cluster flies, contact Essex and Suffolk Pest Control Solution who operate in Felixstowe, Ipswich, Woodbridge, Manningtree, Colchester, Harlow, Braintree, and surrounding areas.

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Tuesday, 5 March 2013

Shipping Container Fumigation

Thousands of containers are shipped daily from all over the globe to port-towns and cities in the UK, and, as some cargoes are a breeding ground for pests and insects, shipping container fumigation is vital.

Felixstowe alone is the UK’s busiest container port and handles, on average, 3.4 million 20 ft containers a year. In fact, two fifths of Britain’s container trade passes through the port of Felixstowe, making pest control a necessity.

Agricultural and food products, leather goods, wood products such as furniture, raw materials and other goods are some of the cargoes imported into the UK that are a hotbed for insects and rodents.

With these and other goods imported into the UK via Felixstowe and other ports in the area, such as Harwich, Tilbury, Ipswich and London Gateway, it is important to use the services of a professional pest control company to rid these cargoes of rodents, insects and their eggs and prevent infestation.

Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions are available for shipping container fumigation services at Felixstowe, Harwich, Tilbury, Ipswich and London Gateway. Just click on the link below to find out how we can help.

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Why is Shipping Container Fumigation Necessary?

Shipping containers are a high risk for attracting rodents and insects because the goods stored in the containers can inadvertently pick up pests from other parts of the world and bring them into the UK.

Shipping container fumigation is vital to rid cargo of pests and their off-spring before the container reaches its final destination. Ridding cargoes of insects and their eggs prevents infestation when the produce reaches its arrival point, such as a processing factory, warehouse, or shop.

Another reason why shipping container fumigation is necessary is that it stops cross border contamination of pests and prevents the spread of disease and other contaminants.

What Sort of Pests Infest Shipping Containers?

Almost any type of insect can infest a shipping container. These include all Stored Product Insects (SPI) such as beetles, moths, mites and weevils.

Cargo can also harbour pests that cause a threat to public health such as cockroaches. These can transport germs and harmful bacteria on the surface of their body that are a health hazard to humans.

Other common pests that breed in shipping containers include:

Confused Flour Beetle - The species thrives in cargos of oil seeds, carobs, cake, flour, cereals and nuts and will keep breeding in warm places such as bakeries and mills. They can produce nearly 1,000 eggs.

Lesser Grain Borer - Breeds in grain from the tropics but needs heat to survive. It produces up to 600 eggs.

Merchant Grain Beetle - Thrives in cargos of rice, bran, cake, dried fruit and oil seeds and can produce hundreds of eggs. They can’t survive in cold, wintery conditions.

Rust-Red Grain Beetle - Attracted to cargos of cereal products, oil seeds, broken grain and oil cake. Lives through the winter.

Spiders - Can be found in shipments of bananas.

The Foreign Grain Beetle - Feeds on damp grain, cereal products, cocoa, haystacks and oil seeds but doesn’t like cold conditions.

The Granary or Grain Weevil - These pests can settle in grain cargoes and survive in moderate temperature. They can produce a maximum of 350 eggs.

The Rice Weevil - The Rice Weevil is attracted to cargoes of grain and pasta products and can produce a maximum of 400 eggs. They can’t last the winter without heat.

Tobacco Beetle - Breeds in seed, spices, cocoa, tobacco and oilcakes and can produce more than 100 eggs.

Tropical Warehouse Moth and Indian Meal Moth - Both types of moth can be found in cargoes of cereals, dried fruit, oil seeds, oilcake and cocoa beans and can survive the winter. They produce hundreds of eggs.

Do Containers Need to Be Fumigated Before Every Journey?

There are various trade agreement requirements for shipping container fumigation.

Goods suitable for treatment by phosphine include:

  • Agricultural Products - such as grains, nuts, pulses, oil seeds, cocoa beans and coffee beans.
  • Processed Foods - such as dried fruits, herbs, dried vegetables, cereals, dairy products, tea
  • Non-Food Items - such as bamboo/rattan, tobacco, cotton, plant seeds and leather products.

How is Shipping Container Fumigation Done?

Fumigation is a highly skilled job which requires specialist training and formal certification as the gases are highly toxic and flammable.

The process of fumigation is as follows:
  • The release of phosphine gas in a controlled way from a solid form of aluminium phosphide. This is done over a period of time in a sealed area (eg a shipping container) to kill insects. The gas is held at a certain concentration for a specific time period to kill the relevant insects.
  • Once the treatment is complete, the container is aired and a clearance certificate is issued.

Phosphine has the following properties:
  • It forms an explosive mixture when exposed to air.
  • It is odourless but the chemical reaction during the fumigation process creates a fishy or garlicky smell.
  • It is dangerous to humans but the same exposure can take days to kill insects.
  • It can rust metals including gold, silver, copper and their alloys.
  • It can also damage electrical equipment including computers and switches.

There are various symptoms of exposure to phosphine which is why fumigation can only be done by qualified personnel.

Low level Exposure: Symptoms include a cough, a feeling of tightness of the chest, difficulty breathing, headache, feeling weak or faint.

High Level Exposure: Symptoms include sickness and vomiting, diarrhoea, fits, coma, fluid collecting in the lungs (pulmonary oedema).

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For shipping container fumigation in Ipswich, Felixstowe, Harwich, Tilbury and London, call in the experts at Essex and Suffolk Pest Solutions.

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Monday, 11 February 2013

Things That Go Bump In The Night - Pest Control In Your Roof Space

Pest control experts are warning members of the public against taking a DIY-approach to intruders in their roof spaces.

Pest control products are becoming easier to obtain, from DIY stores, garden centres and the Internet, so it is understandable for people to assume that it is easy for them to do it themselves.

The UK’s biggest trade association for pest controllers, the NPTA is concerned that an increased number of homeowners or tenants attempting to eradicate pest problems themselves, rather than calling a professional, are exposing themselves to personal dangers and the possibility of breaking the Law.

For example:

• Roof spaces are often difficult and dangerous places to access and investigate.

• Some pests, when approached, can become aggressive and extremely dangerous within such confined spaces.

• There are many Laws controlling when and how pests can be treated.

• It is very easy to inadvertently break these Laws and that could lead to substantial fines.

• Professionals are often not as expensive as people think and will get the job done safely, efficiently and legally.

The NPTA have produced the following advice for members of the public:

Things That Go Bump In the Night – Pest Control in Your Roof Space

Quite frequently householders don’t realise that they have uninvited ‘guests’ in their homes until they get woken up one night to hear things moving about in their roof spaces. This quiet, undisturbed part of the house is very often where a variety of pests are to be found.

Rats, mice and squirrels will not only keep you awake at night, they will happily chew wood, plastic pipes and wires which could have disastrous consequences. Wasps and bees often use roof spaces and chimneys to build their nests and cluster flies will return year after year to hibernate in their hundreds, sometimes thousands, in favoured properties.

A new pest to the UK, the Harlequin Ladybird has also taken to hibernating in large numbers in lofts. Given the opportunity, some birds will also make their nests beneath your roof and a surprisingly large number of houses will have bats taking up residence at certain times of the year.

So, what do you do about your unexpected guests?

Roof spaces are potentially dangerous places.

Firstly, you need to find out what you’ve got – but a word of warning. Roof spaces are usually unpleasant and dangerous places to work in. Unless they have been fitted with retractable ladders and have been boarded out, they are often difficult and dangerous to access and investigate. Coming face to face with an angry squirrel or a swarm of wasps, in the dark, whilst balancing on rafters on all fours, is not to be recommended.

Secondly, you then need to decide what to do once you’ve identified the intruder – without breaking the Law. The UK has some of the oldest and most comprehensive Laws protecting wildlife of anywhere in the world.

Even pests have legal protection.

Let’s take squirrels for example. You cannot simply throw some rat poison in and hope for the best as it is illegal to use rat or mouse poison against squirrels. In fact, no poison available to the Public is approved for use against these animals. Not that poisoning would be such a good idea, as they have a tendency to die in inaccessible places, which can render a property uninhabitable whilst it decays.

You can buy live-catch traps in some garden centres, but if you get lucky and catch one, what do you do with it then? As the grey squirrel is classed as an ‘alien invasive species’, it is illegal to release them into the wild. Once caught, they have to be despatched humanely and drowning them in a water butt is not considered humane. This is not explained on the instructions for use that come with the trap when you buy it though, is it? We would not recommend ‘Doing It Yourself’ with this particular species.

All birds in the UK, their nests and eggs, are protected by Law – even when they become a pest. A small number of species can be controlled, but only in certain ways and for particular reasons. Being a nuisance to you in your house is not a suitable reason.

What do you do then?

All bats are protected by Law. It is even an offence to disturb a bat roost, with a potential fine of £5,000 per bat. Some roosts can contain several dozen individuals, so that could be an expensive mistake to make. Fortunately bats do no harm at all, unless they are present in very large numbers, which is very rare.

Of course, if bats are present, treating the roof space for any pest then becomes a no-no, unless you get permission from the appropriate authorities, but would you know how to go about getting this? Would you even know if you had bats?

Deal with the problem quickly, safely and effectively – call out a professional.

Professional pest controllers spend a lot of time, effort and money in becoming properly trained to deal with all these problems to give their customers safe and effective pest control services.

This training is checked by the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) before allowing companies or individuals to join. The NPTA also check that their Members are properly insured for the work they carry out. This is particularly important when working in roof spaces. An uninsured tradesman that is injured on your property could end up suing you.

The elite members of the Association, their ‘Accredited Members’, are also audited regularly to make sure they are operating to the highest industry standards.

With over 900 Members throughout the UK, the NPTA can help you find a professional pest controller near you to ensure a solution to your uninvited ‘guests’.

They could also save you time and money in the long run compared to Doing It Yourself.

Pest Control is harder than you think.

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