2009 News Archive
Cold Weather Heats Up Pest Control
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Pigeons Of A Feather Flock Together
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Tiny Mice Create Big Problems
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Green and Natural Pest Control
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Bedbugs - A Bug's Life
They might have farcical Fawlty Towers associations, but bedbugs are no laughing matter. The wingless, six-legged pests thrive in places of high occupancy, making hotels ideal breeding grounds for the bugs, which are, unsurprisingly - given the itchy...
Fighting Pigeon Problems
They're feathered, but they're not your friends. Pigeon droppings contain acids that can eat through the tiles on your roof. Also present are salmonella and the fungus that causes histoplasmosis. But what do you do do about these pesky birds? Here we...
Getting Rid Of Fruit Flies
You've removed the rotting fruit. You've disposed of the rubbish. You've disinfected the counter-tops. Now what? Here are some suggestions for getting rid of fruit flies when all else has failed....
Mosquito Control Through IPM
If you call Mosquito Control complaining of a mosquito problem, the first thing that they would do is send an inspector to find the source of the mosquitoes. Source reduction, also known as physical control, is an important part of IPM. This involves...
Choose Flea And Tick Products Wisely
While there are many flea and tick control products on the market, you have to pick your poison carefully. Some of these products may contain ingredients that will not only kill pests, but hurt your dog as well. Pyrethroid "spot-on" treatments are am...
Fight Garden Pests
Insects, slugs, birds, rabbits and deer are just a few of the creatures that can threaten the well-being of your garden's plants. But, you don't need to use expensive and potentially dangerous chemicals to protect your garden from the pests that thre...
Rats! They're On Your Turf
Rats are vermin in a class by themselves. The sight of one on your turf is more likely to prompt a bloodcurdling scream than a mere "Eek!" Highly adaptable, they can live most anyplace, eat most anything and breed, well, like rats. They may spread di...
Moles Wreaking Havoc
The old arcade game whac-a-mole might have been fun to play, but if you've had moles, you know getting a real mole out of your garden isn't nearly as fun. For those of you who have moles, you'll be interested to know having the critters is a compleme...
Bed Bugs Are Back
Bed bugs - tick-size insects that hide in the cracks and crevices of mattresses and feed on sleepers' blood, are back. After being largely controlled for decades, an upsurge in travel and a decline in the use of powerful yet environmentally unfriendl...
Cockroaches and Other Pests
Spring is warming up to cockroaches and other pests multiplying outside and inside Cheshire homes. And hearing the brunt of complaints about invading insects are exterminators such as Pete Jameson, owner and manager of Dynamic Pest Control. Jameson s...
People Finding Bed Bugs
An increasing number of people are sleeping with unwelcome visitors – bed bugs. Pete Jameson, owner and manager of Dynamic Pest Control, said his company is getting about 20 reports per month of infestations. About a quarter inch in length, the noctu...
Bird Proof Your Home
Spring is a busy time for birds. Warmer temperatures increase food sources, and birds are on the look out for new nesting spots, and mates. Whether they are returning from a winter migration or resident birds weary from a long winter hall, they have ...
Keep Rodents Away
Rats and mice are common winter problems. As the weather changes and temperatures fall, rodents attempt to make your home their home. Common rodent invaders for the UK include Norway rats and field mice. The Norway rat, largest of all rats, burrows a...
Rising Numbers Of Bed Bugs
Over the last couple of years, cases of bed bugs have multiplied beyond belief, and it's not just pest control companies who are noticing the rise - public health experts are seeing the increase too. After a dramatic decline in the 1940s and 1950s, b...
On The Job
Bugs and rodents can be a nuisance, and most folks prefer to keep them away from their homes. Pete Jameson, owner and manager of Dynamic Pest Control, enjoys helping people prevent crawling and flying critters from invading their living space. Jameso...
Rodents On The Rise
Rat numbers in our region are rising, according to a vermin survey. Figures collected by the National Pest Technicians' Association (NPTA) from the North Midlands show more reports of rodents were made in 2008, compared with 2007, and experts are war...