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Bed Bug Epidemic

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

bed bugsAn epidemic of bedbugs is sweeping the nation, fuelled by air travel and warmer summers leading to the number of infestations soaring by 500 per cent in the last two years.

Cities such as Cambridge and Peterborough have taken the brunt of the epidemic because of the large number of people on the move every day.

Sticky Sticky Sticky

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

sticky insect boardsUse of glue boards to trap stinging insects is really catching on at homes and sensitive accounts such as schools and churches.

Bug Free BBQ

Barbeques can be a source of seasonal fun, but not when pests crash the party.

bug free summerWhen the sun is shining and the drinks are cold, you know it's time to heat up the barbeque, however when pests gatecrash the party, the seasonal fun can be spoiled.

Plague of Mice Spreading

Householders are facing a plague of mice this summer, heightening the risk of disease.

plague of miceWarmer winters, the prevalence of rubbish on the streets and homeowners renovating their houses are all causing mice numbers to escalate at an alarming rate.

New figures have revealed that homes and businesses with mice problems increased by eight per cent compared to last year.

Welcome Summer Unwelcome Mosquitoes

mosquito pest control

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 being bitten.

Mosquitoes top the list of summer pest concerns according o recent research.

Although mosquitoes will inevitably continue to put a stinger into summer fun this year, Attack Pest Control offers solutions for homeowners on how to keep these backyard biters at bay.

The Eco-Friendly Garden

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 are found within them.

garden pest controlKermit the Frog is fond of saying "It's not easy being green", but thanks to concerned companies and people all over the world, going green has risen from obscurity to the mainstream in recent years.

No Fleas Please

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.

fleasFleas are a more difficult opponent to eradicate than most other household pests.

Elevated Wasp Population

A mild winter and early spring is leading to real concern over the growing wasp population in the UK.

wasp The pest control world is bracing itself for an elevated wasp population this summer. A mild winter and early spring coupled with low winter rainfall has given every opportunity for colonies to flourish.

Bed Bug Encasements

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 bug infestations.

bed bugsBed bugs are proving to be one of the most challenging bugs pest management professionals have ever faced. The resiliency of this insect is nothing short of amazing.

Cockroaches Trigger Asthma

The link between cockroaches and asthma has one again been reinforced by a new study by the NIEHS and the NIAID.

cockroachesIn recent years, several large-scale studies funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) have reinforced the dangerous connection between cockroaches and asthma in children.