Spring is the time of year when flowers bloom and eggs signify new life (or even a visit from the Easter Bunny!) However, not all eggs are ones that people may welcome in their homes, as some of them...
Silverfish, technically known by the scientific name Lepisma saccharina, are true pest insects which you’ve very likely seen inside your home at some point. You may have spotted these little silvery-colored insects scurrying along the bathtub, up the walls,...
The German cockroach is the UK’s most common type of cockroach – it will eat almost anything, including leather, books, packaging and plastic. A pair of German cockroaches can produce 10,000 offspring in a year and infestations are often...
Ticks are related to spiders, and are usually picked up from walking in infected areas outdoors, particularly if there is long grass and vegetation. Undeveloped ticks are about the size of a poppy seed, while an adult tick will...
Food is so easily available in our developed, world that we take it for granted. We just expect that the food we buy in supermarkets and corner shops is safe to eat (even if it’s not always the healthiest...
Anyone associated with food will know, safety is vitally important when operating within the food industry, especially for food processing businesses. Adhering to the necessary food safety standards and regulations can help prevent outbreaks of food-borne illnesses such as...