Providing pest control services in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Middlesex, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Midlands, West Sussex, Wiltshire. Est. 1985.
Pests that seek warmth in winter months Pests that seek warmth in winter months include the following- Rats- You may hear or see evidence of their presence in your home. This can include droppings, items gnawed upon and the strong smell of their urine. When lofts are used as resting places kitchens become a ready …
Pests that can infest Christmas trees With Christmas approaching, many families opt for a natural authentic Christmas tree to celebrate with. However, if you are not careful you may find a number of pests in your home. Insects are likely to become active when brought into a warm home from the cold harsh outdoors. The …
Pest Identification at Pestuk When a customer calls PEST UK with a pest they are unfamiliar with, or need identifying, our staff will ask as many questions as they need in order to get an idea of what type of pest it is and what service can be provided. When arriving to the site our technicians …
Why Commercial Properties Should Have Pest Control Contracts We receive a lot of calls asking why commercial properties should have pest control contracts in place. The majority of businesses are required by law to have a pest control contract in place. Pests, be they rodent, insect or bird have the potential to contaminate your workplace, …
How to get rid of Flies PESTUK commonly are asked how to get rid of Flies and customers will mention some of the home made products and items they have tried to solve a problem. While these sorts of solutions may help with the occasional fly to deal with an ongoing large or persistent nuisance problem …
Damage from Moths Damage from Moths can show up as damage to carpets or to clothes with a high wool content. When a piece of standing furniture is moved you may notice damage or when a not often used item of clothing is removed from storage damage is noticed. Adult moths don’t usually feed at …
Cluster Flies Cluster flies are a common problem for home owners this time of year. You may notice dead or dying flies or live flies around windows. You may even see some sunning themselves on outside walls. In autumn cluster flies hibernate in large groups over the winter and reemerge in the spring to lay …
How to get rid of Mice PESTUK treat Mice throughout the year. You may see, hear or smell a mouse problem or see other evidence such as burrowing in insulation or soil or see the droppings. They are commonly heard in loft spaces and will travel in the wall cavities to all parts of the house, …
PESTUK deal with Bedbugs all through the year across our areas of coverage. How to get rid of Bedbugs is a question we are asked at least once daily by our customers suffering the effects of these biting insects. What are Bedbugs Bedbugs are wingless insects they move around by crawling or riding from place …
Ladybirds In autumn we are often called regarding large amounts of Ladybirds in peoples homes. They are now a more common occurrence as a pest with similar behaviour to cluster flies, than they were a few years ago. While one pest is a fly and the other a member of the beetle family, their nuisance …
Pest Control in London: The Areas We Cover PESTUK cover a wide area of the Thames Valley, from Oxford and Swindon over to Slough. As business has improved we have moved further East. This includes pest control in London: The areas we cover are as follows- St. Albans, a commuter town near St Albans and London. …
Rented Accommodation: Who Should Solve a Pest Issue, Landlord or Tenant? A question that PEST UK are often asked is who should solve a pest issue, landlord or tenant? The answer is dependant on factors like the tenancy agreement, tenant responsibilities and what is considered a pest. There may be an exact term in your …
November pests Here at PEST UK some of the most commonly dealt with November pests include flies, ladybirds and rodents. With the warm weather we have had, especially for this time of year, this has resulted in PEST UK dealing with lots of cluster flies and harlequin ladybirds. These are very common during Autumn and Spring, however …
What pests do pumpkins attract? As Halloween approaches many people will get into the festivities and carve pumpkins, leaving them in windows, on their doorsteps, or in their gardens. However, have you ever thought about what pests pumpkins can attract? Common pumpkin pests Some pests that will feed on a pumpkin, depending on your …
Pests that go bump in the night It’s almost Halloween! That means as the clocks go back and the nights draw in, PEST UK begins to treat more and more pests found in your home. But do you know what pests are lurking at bedtime? One of the most common pests that go bump in …
October Pests October pests commonly dealt with by PEST UK include wasps, ladybirds, spiders, rats, mice and squirrels. Below we will briefly discuss each of these pests we are called out to treat in October and the autumn months. Wasps A nest will get larger until the Autumn and it is the Autumn and early …
Pest Control for Restaurants PESTUK always recommends adequate pest control for restaurants. Restaurants, cafes, coffee shops and take-aways should all have regular contracts in place to ensure the safety of their staff and customers. Having a pest control contract will also be a benefit when visited by the Environmental Health Agency Food premises should be …
Slugs and Snails PESTUK commonly have many call regarding slugs and snails at this time of year. This can be due to them entering into homes or from damaging garden vegetation. The sight of a silvery slime trail is never pleasant to find and more so first thing in the morning. Slugs and snails eat …
Cockroaches – Where You Find Them and Why Cockroaches are recognisable by their long, whip like antennae, their oval bodies. They are mainly nocturnal and nest in areas of high heat, usually kitchens or boiler rooms. PESTUK technicians and staff are commonly asked about cockroaches where you find them and why they are there. Cockroaches …
Birds that are pests Common problems associated with birds include their droppings and nests in awkward locations. Birds that are pests include gulls, pigeons, sparrows and starlings. With a ready food source and sheltered nesting area what started as a few opportunistic birds can end up as a colony. Other issues that birds can cause …
Pest control for spiders PESTUK deal with all manner of pest control issues. Pest control for spiders is often overlooked but is a treatment we carry out quite often this time of year due to the weather beginning to cool down. Spiders enter into buildings looking for shelter from the cold and wet weather. Native spiders of …
Feeding birds at home Many people find pleasure and enjoyment from feeding birds from bird tables or scattering left overs across the grass. However such behaviour can lead to pest problems. Be they rats, mice or squirrels people will call PEST UK about these pests and invariably we will find a common cause of this …
Common pests at university Going to university is usually the first taste of independence for many. Living away from home, dealing with rent and other bills, food shopping and busy schedules. Common pests at university can include rodents, flies, bed bugs and fleas. While you may feel the urge to combat the problem yourself or …
How to prevent spiders Spiders are air breathing arthropods and are the largest order of arachnids. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except for Antartica. At this time of year when the weather begins to cool more spiders are seen within houses than outside. Below PESTUK offer suggestions of how to prevent spiders from …
Pest control contracts for schools PESTUK provide pest control contracts for schools in Berkshire, Surrey, Oxfordshire and . PESTUK contracts for schools ensure that your school is covered from specific pests and problems they can bring to the children, staff, premises and to the reputation of the school itself. When it comes to pest control, just …
Pests in September As the summer holidays will now be behind us shortly, we at PESTUK look forward to the remainder of the year and the upcoming pests in September that we will be contacted about. Wasps Wasps will still be in a high activity period for the next few months, as the nests reach …
The onset of a new academic year means new and returning students will be settling into halls and rented houses once more. While pests may be not the primary concern of university-goers, bed bugs in student accommodation are on the rise and students should be aware of how to protect themselves from these pests. What …
Mosquitos on holiday There are two main groups of mosquitoes, the Culicine mosquitoes sit with their bodies parallel to the ground, the Anopheline mosquitoes sit “nose-down” to the surface, and have dark spots on their wings. Mosquitos on holiday, especially in the tropics, can transmit yellow fever, filariasis, dengue fever and malaria. Even in Britain, mosquitos cause …
Wasps Wasps are of the order Hymenoptera, which also includes bees and ants, all stinging insects are of this order. The most often seen types of wasps in the UK are the Common Wasp and the German Wasp. They build nests from a substance similar to paper mache. The Queen will originally build a nest the size …
Bed bug epidemic The media have for the last few weeks been covering the story of a bed bug epidemic. While this makes good news it is not entirely accurate. Bed bugs are wingless insects and move around by crawling or riding from place to place in clothing, luggage or other such items. Distribution can be …
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