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01 June 2024

Stings and Stripes: How different are hornets, wasps, and bees?

Written by Paul Blackhurst
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All these insects are yellowish/blackish (mostly stripy) creatures with six legs and wings, and the potential to sting and they inhabit the UK. Yet just because they all share some immediate resemblance does not mean they are the same!...
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29 April 2024

UK Housing Stock the Oldest in Europe?

Written by Jake Ryan
Recent reports from The Resolution Foundation have revealed that the UK has the highest share of pre-war housing stock of any country in Europe. The report revealed that 38% of UK properties were built before 1946. This puts the...
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04 April 2024

1 in 3 UK Households are Cold, Damp or Poorly Insulated!

Written by Jake Ryan
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A recent report by the UCL Institute of Health Equity and Friends of the Earth has revealed that 1 in 3 UK households (9.6 million) are poorly insulated and may be suffering from cold and damp. The report also...
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22 March 2024

How to Identify & Control Silverfish | Pest Control Blog

Written by Paul Blackhurst
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Silverfish, with their silvery sheen and nocturnal movements, often go unnoticed by property owners until they discover unexplained holes in photographs, books, or items of clothing. These unassuming creatures can cause damage to property as they munch through starchy...
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29 February 2024

Brick Waterproofing – How to Protect Your Property From Rain

Written by Jake Ryan
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It’s been hard to keep up with extreme rainfall in the UK this year. Just as people across the UK were reeling from the effects of Storm Isha, it was soon forgotten with the arrival of Storm Jocelyn. Both...
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03 February 2024

How do I get rid of rats in the garden?

Written by Haylee Parker
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As the seasons start to change and you start to venture outdoors in preparation for warmer weather, you may start to clear away debris from the winter and find that some pests have made a home in your garden....
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