I have a wasp nest and I blocked their entry hole what can I do now?
I have a wasp nest, and I blocked their entry hole. What can I do now? So you have made a massive mistake never blocking a wasp nest entry point as now you are in danger of them entering your house. You’re not on your own a few people have made this mistake, and unfortunately…
Read MoreWhat can I do about slugs?
4 top home remedies for controlling slugs Slugs can be a pain in the backside for anyone who loves their garden or allotment. All that hard work can be destroyed, so we have put together a couple of little tips, four things you can do to control slugs:- The first one that springs to mind as…
Read MoreI have a swarm of honey bees on a bush what can I do?
Generally, suppose you have a swarm of honey bees gathered on a bush, a wall or somewhere similar. In that case, this is because they are resting or they’re gathering their numbers as they’re looking for a new home. Usually, within a day or a few hours, the Swarm will disappear. However, you could look for a…
Read MoreI have wasps coming down my chimney what can I do?
Usually, you won’t have wasps in the chimney stack. In our experience, it usually’s honeybees. If you do have honey bees in your chimney stack, the main problem you’re going to have is access. You will need to provide scaffolding or a cherry picker to deal with the honey bees safely. If the honey bees…
Read MoreQuestions all about wasps
Questions all about Wasps As you can imagine, we deal with wasps all through the summer months for a dynamic pest control company like ourselves. Every so often, customers ask us a wide range of questions. So we decided to answer them all in one go or at least try:- Is our wasp nest dangerous?…
Read MoreHow do I know if I have fleas?
How do I know if I have fleas? A flea infestation is probably one of the worst pests you can have in your home. There is no hiding or escaping them while you are in your house. They can hide in any crack or crevice and even lay dormant for up to 12 months after…
Read MoreI have bats in my loft or attic what can I do?
I have bats in my loft or attic. What can I do? Bats are protected in the UK, so pest control companies generally won’t deal with any bat problems. Instead, you are best off contacting the bat conservation trust. With the natural habitat of bats lost, they can sometimes adapt to attic spaces for their…
Read MoreSince the bad weather my bumble bee infestation has disappeared?
Since the bad weather, my bumble bee infestation has disappeared? Are bumblebees not as active in the rain? This all comes down to the time of year. Suppose it’s the depth of the winter, and you’re unlucky enough to have a highly unlikely bumblebee nest. In that case, the bad weather and cold can kill…
Read MoreCan my bumble bees be safely removed?
Can my bumblebees be safely removed? Bumblebee removal depends on several factors. For example, where the nest is, if they’re in a cavity wall, then it is possible to remove the bees nest but at additional costs. For example, we might need access via scaffolding or a cherry picker. Also, there will be additional building…
Read MoreI have a bird trapped in my chimney what can I do?
I have a bird trapped in my chimney. What can I do? First off, I want to say that you’re very unlucky it doesn’t happen to many of us, so what do you do now? Well, there’s no simple solution. But, unfortunately, you’re going to have to get the bird out of the chimney as…
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