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Christmas Visitors – You Don’t Want a Flea Infestation!
As with other pests at this time of year, fleas are using any means possible to gain access to your warm, dry home, and before you know it, you can have a flea infestation. My colleague very recently told me her story of woe after getting a new kitten. It’s the time when we are…
Read MoreDon’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!
Bed bugs. It instantly makes most of us think of dirty homes and unclean beds. However, this is not the case as they are not attracted to dirt – although it would appear that they don’t mind the state of their chosen resting place! The worst affected places seem to be short-term dwellings such as…
Read MoreHouse Spiders – and how to banish them?
Well, here’s a topic even I’m not keen to cover! However, the media appear to be claiming that we will be over-run by ‘giant’ spiders this year – which I have yet to witness! On the subject, though, here are some thoughts on our eight-legged friends. The reason we generally think spiders are getting bigger…
Read MoreAsian Hornet Alert!
There is a new threat potentially on its way to the UK – the Asian Hornet (or Vespa velutina). These non-indigenous species are being found more and more throughout France. They could quickly end up here via a tourist car/caravan, delivery vehicle or even, possibly, by flying over the channel. These creatures are, on average,…
Read MoreThe Humble Bumble Bee
Bumblebees can be pretty worrisome for any home or business owner faced with their innocent intrusion. These insects are easily confused with wasps due to the similarly bright colours displayed on their bodies. However, like most bees, the bumblebee body is not only more petite but furry. More about the Bumblebee There are twenty-four known…
Read MoreBumble Bees Around The Garden
Bumblebees have their uses in the wild, but when they come too close to your home, they can be a significant problem. Fortunately, Young’s Pest Control are the best and safest way to remove these bees entirely. What is a Pest? A pest often refers to wildlife that becomes destructive or annoying to humans. In…
Read MoreSlugs, Slugs, Everywhere!
You recognize the signs, silvery trails along the path, holes in your prize plants and vegetables – the slugs have found their way into your garden and quite possibly your home! Whilst they are more than a nuisance to gardeners, both expert and amateur, slugs do not pose any threat to humans and, therefore, rarely…
Read MoreRats and Mice in the Summer
Summer is the prime season for pest activity, and rats and mice are no exception to this rule. While mice and rats can be a problem any time of year, warm weather means abundant food for these animals, and they can move freely outdoors, making a rat or mouse infestation all the more likely. Many…
Read MoreFlies in Your Bin?
There are over 7,000 species in Britain belonging to Diptera, the order of True flies, of which a minority are domestic or commercial pests. The problem of fly infestation is acute during the warmer months. However, some specimens can survive the colder months inside heated buildings. Flies can spread disease in food preparation, storage and…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of a Wasp Nest
The best course of action on how to get rid of a wasp nest, Is to call a professional pest control expert to remove the problem safely. At Young’s Pest Control, we have a great deal of experience in this area. We have helped many customers get back to their daily lives as quickly and…
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