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,...
Moth season will soon be upon us, as Spring is when clothes moths start to emerge to look for somewhere to mate and lay eggs. For some of us moth season could show itself as a misshapen hole...
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...
In the UK rats prefer to nest in places that are warm, secure and with easy access to food and water. Rats need regular access to a water supply, unlike mice who can, if necessary survive on just the...
As pet owners, we are always aware that our beloved cats or dogs can catch fleas. These blood feeding parasites can quickly become a problem, biting you and your pets. Flea bites are not particularly painful to people and...
Although summer is arguably the best time of year to be out in the garden, it does have its drawbacks. Summertime is when the mosquito season starts to peak and the chances of being bitten are more frequent. So...