Last summers wet weather decimated the colonies. It will be interesting to see how many new Queen Wasps have survived the winter and appear from…

The weather has certainly had an impact on this particular nuisance pest. The wet weather has kept them at bay. Nature will take its course…

Infestation levels are rising dramatically. They do not take any prisoners and are not fussy as to who they visit. Protective mattress covers are available…

The company is very pleased with the results of Birdfree Gel. It has been used in some very difficult situations where netting or bird spikes…

The house sparrow is one of the more difficult pests to control. Being smaller than your pigeon or starling, the house sparrow demands initiative and…

There are numerous pest control companies across the UK, so it's often a difficult task to choose the provider best for your situation.Discovering a pest…

With the cold weather now and truly on us, it's not just humans who want to burrow down in the blankets and seek refuge from…

If you have a pest infestation in your apartment, it may be that it did not originate from your dwelling, but that of a neighbours.An…

Despite the availability of a plethora of traps and baits, rodents rank within the top five pests by volume of work.Pest rodents are the fourth-ranked…

An unseasonable warm winter in many parts of the country has sparked concerns for a busy spring pest season ahead.After an unseasonably warm winter in…

Periodomestic cockroaches include all the common types of large cockroach found within the UK. Usually originating from outside, they will find their way into your…

Overflowing bins and pest control cutbacks are causing Britain's vermin population to boom.In many areas around the country, the council has cut back its pest…

The recent wet weather has been found to force ants from their nests into our homes, but what can be done about the infestations?Attack Pest…

The link between cockroaches and asthma has one again been reinforced by a new study by the NIEHS and the NIAID.In recent years, several large-scale…

Mattress encasements were once only used to help allergy sufferers sleep at night. Now, however, they are being used as a primary weapon against bed…

A mild winter and early spring is leading to real concern over the growing wasp population in the UK. The pest control world is bracing…

Thorough treatment of a flea infestation requires cooperation between pest controller and customer to ensure that the problem does not re-occur in the future.Fleas are…

With increased focus and interest on our carbon footprint, we should be turning to more eco-friendly ways to manage our gardens and the pests that…

The time of year has arrived where mosquitoes can be a real nuisance, but there are steps you can take to minimise the risk of…

Householders are facing a plague of mice this summer, heightening the risk of disease.Warmer winters, the prevalence of rubbish on the streets and homeowners renovating…

Barbeques can be a source of seasonal fun, but not when pests crash the party.When the sun is shining and the drinks are cold, you…

Glue boards can be used to treat certain insect infestations, which not only cost less than fumigation, it also speeds up the eradication process.Use of…

Britain is under threat from the bed bug - an insect that was once almost completely eradicated from our shores in the 1950s, but is…

Scientists have calculated that, because of global warming, Britain's fly population could more than treble this century. Scientists have calculated that, because of global warming,…

The plan to create defended reserves for red squirrels in the north of England is short-sighted. The European Squirrel Initiative proposal for total eradication of…

Unfortunately though it wasn't appreciated when they helped themselves to an early breakfast in the kitchens and left salmonella bacteria all over everybody else's food.…

A new ladybird has arrived in Britain. This is not just any ladybird, this is the Harlequin ladybird, the most invasive ladybird on Earth. A…

A massive cull of the grey squirrel is to take place across Britain to try to halt declining numbers of the endangered native red squirrel…

If you have a pet rabbit, vaccinate it. The British countryside stands on the verge of the biggest outbreak of myxomatosis for years. If you…

This winter, as you crawl into your sweaters, socks, and hats to adapt to falling temperatures, pests with four or more legs may be crawling…

Early detection of the carpet beetle, and knowing where to look will help you minimise the problem of this pesky pest. Early detection of the…

Bird flu advanced across Europe towards the UK last week. Experts agree that the virus would eventually reach Britain. Avian flu advanced across Europe towards…

When a slug finds it's way into your home, often simple pest control measures are enough to get rid of this pesky pest. Although not…

According to the Commissioner for Public Health and Consumer Protection, bird flu is now 'under control in the EU', but the danger has not vanished…

A positive case of the deadly strain H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed in Scotland.Tests on the swan found at Cellardyke in Fife, Scotland last…

With no further cases of the H5N1 strain of bird flu found since the swan in Fife, restrictions are gradually being lifted.The Department for Environment,…

An integral feature of British towns and cities, feral pigeons have become just as much a problem as their four-legged counterparts.Often described as "rats with…

If you have a beetle that is devouring your herb garden, it may well be the Rosemary Beetle.According to the Royal Horticultural Society, the Rosemary…

Homeowners have revealed that the number one pest concern is the ant.As of 2006 there are 9,000 to 10,000 known ant species and researchers believe…

With ants being the most prolific pest in the UK, homeowners are increasingly turning to pest control professionals to eliminate their ant infestations, rather than…

A smelly yet highly sociable mini robot, has become a femme fatale to the cockroach.European scientists have spent three years developing a mini robot that…

A new industry-backed campaign on restricting the use of rodenticides has received praise from the RSPB and English Nature.The launch of an industry-backed campaign to…

According to a recent survey, certain species of the bumble bee are at risk of disappearing from the UK indefinitely.A nationwide survey, published in the…

With the end of the summer fast approaching, insects such as bees and wasps become more of a problem as they feast on rotting fruit.As…

With the cockroach appearing as the most common pest in restaurants, Attack Pest Control have put together our top tips on how to prevent pest…

Horse stables can extend to many acres, however if a rodent problem is causing both health and aesthetic issues, it may be time to ditch…

Properties left unattended for months on end run the risk of becoming home to a wide variety of pests and other creepy-crawlies.Second homeowners may find…

Fleas are one of the most common parasites caught by your pets. To irradicate this pest from your home, simply follow these tips.Fleas are one…

'Sleep tight, don't let the bedbugs bite.' This old saying may be becoming newly relevant. Bedbugs, which feast on human blood at night, are biting…

More than 60 delegates from 14 countries representing all sectors of the European pest control industry attended the recent General Assembly of the Confederation of…

Moth larvae can blight grain and food stores, but by taking on board a few simple measures, you can minimise the risk of these insects…

Pheromonones are being used to confuse tropical warehouse moths in a bid to slow down their reproduction rates.A leading food industry cleaning company is using…

Some people are definitely not sleeping tight with bed bugs crawling between their mattresses and sofa cushions. But what has caused this sudden increase in…