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Bites and Stings

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.

waspAs the availability of rotting fruit continues to increase, bees and wasps become more of a nuisance and are more likely to inflict unpleasant stings. Other insects such as midges and mosquitoes also seem intent on invading our homes, especially at night, to feast.

The Bumblebee Is In Trouble

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

bumble beeA nationwide survey, published in the journal Science, has found that in almost every part of the country the diversity of bee species has fallen by 80% in a few decades.

Use Rodenticides With Care

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

ratsThe launch of an industry-backed campaign to promote responsible use of rat poison has been hailed as a "welcome initiative to protect birds of prey" by English Nature, the Government's wildlife advisers, and the RSPB, Europe's largest wildlife conservation charity.

Robot Attracts Cockroaches

A smelly yet highly sociable mini robot, has become a femme fatale to the cockroach.

cockroachEuropean scientists have spent three years developing a mini robot that can convince cockroaches to come out of their dark hiding places into areas of light where they can be removed by a pest control officer.

Ants Provide Problems For Homeowners

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 rely on over-the-counter remedies.

antIf ants only appeared during picnics, perhaps they'd be easier to tolerate. Instead, they can make their way through the tiniest gaps and appear unwelcome in most any area of the home.

Ants Are Main Pest Concern

Homeowners have revealed that the number one pest concern is the ant.

antAs of 2006 there are 9,000 to 10,000 known ant species and researchers believe that there may be more than 20,000 species worldwide. With this fact in mind it is no surprise that 25% of homeowners listed ants as their main pest concern according to research conducted in 2005 by the National Pest Management Association.

Rosemary Beetle Enters Charts

If you have a beetle that is devouring your herb garden, it may well be the Rosemary Beetle.

rosemary beetleAccording to the Royal Horticultural Society, the Rosemary Beetle was the fourth most asked about garden pest in 2005.

Pigeon Pests

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

pigeonOften described as "rats with wings", the feral pigeon has adapted well to living alongside humans, and have become a well-recognised feature in many towns and cities across the country.

Bird Flu Restrictions Lifted

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

bird fluThe Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department (SEERAD) have issued the following statement:

Bird Flu Hits Fife

A positive case of the deadly strain H5N1 avian influenza has been confirmed in Scotland.

bird fluTests on the swan found at Cellardyke in Fife, Scotland last week have confirmed that the bird did have the deadly strain of H5N1 avian influenza. However, tests on numerous other dead birds from the region have all proved to be negative.