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03/08/2023

Solar panels provide birds and rodents year-round shelter from weather and predators. However, these little animals might cause damage to the panels and fixing, which may void the manufacturer’s warranty, incur long-term maintenance costs, and, more seriously, increase the risk of fire hazards.

To get a quote for proofing, fill in this form, and we will get back to you within 24 hours: www.pestuk.com/SOLARPANELS/

13/07/2023

Bed bugs are one of the hardest pests to get rid of. Indeed PESTUK technicians are the professionals offering the most effective treatment, and you can help guarantee a more successful result by taking a few easy steps.

Bed bugs are one of the hardest pests to get rid of. Indeed PESTUK technicians are the professionals offering the most effective treatment, and you can help ...

30/05/2023

Summer is approaching quickly and at this time of the year, we have been receiving more and more call-outs regarding swamps of honeybees and wasps infestation. Before taking any action to deal with these lovely animals, you might wish to learn a few fun facts about them: https://www.pestuk.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-a-honeybee-and-a-wasp/

To learn more about how a PESTUK technician extracts a bee nest, this is another article that might interest you: https://www.pestuk.com/blog/how-a-pest-uk-technician-extracted-a-bee-nest/

What is the difference in appearance between a honeybee and a wasp? Size Honeybees are smaller than wasps. Honeybees are 10-15mm long. Wasps are 10-30mm long. Body Shape Honeybees are plump and slightly rounded. Wasps have a slender, elongated body with a narrow waist between the thorax and abdomen....

26/05/2023

//As spring heats up the warmer weather triggers honey bee colonies to reproduce and leave the hive in swarms. These large and noisy groups can be an incredible spectacle as they come to rest on trees or garden walls, but they can also select areas that are unsuitable for those who live nearby. So if a swarm settles in an inappropriate spot, what can be done?// BBC Scotland has got the information for you: t.ly/watA

If you have found a bee swarm on your property, our team at PESTUK are here to help: t.ly/VVOH

It's the time of year when bee swarms leave the hive.

16/05/2023

PESTUK technician Rick Pellen explains how pigeons can cause damage to solar panels and annoyance to household life. You can also visit our website for more details: bit.ly/456nCss



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24/04/2023

“Even a solitary squirrel can do an extraordinary amount of damage. Squirrels can chew through almost anything and, like rabbits, need to keep their teeth occupied constantly. They can get through a rafter in a day; chew into a water tank and deliver half a ton of water into your living room; or nibble through a cable, electrify themselves, perish while locked onto the cable and burst into flames, like a miniature hog roast, in your dust-dry insulation. All of these examples are real......” The Guardian reports: bit.ly/41KZQjy

If you experience a squirrel issue, don’t hesitate to call PESTUK for advice and to book a treatment. Our team is proud of our professional services and excellent results, 30 years strong in the South of England.

11/04/2023

Spring is the season for new life and regrowth. Surely it is a great idea to have a walk in the woods to appreciate and unwind in the beauty of nature. Just be sure that you put on appropriate clothes for protection as health officials have warned of a deadly tick-borne disease that can cause meningitis is “likely” to be present in the UK.

Links: bit.ly/40XiYe5

04/04/2023

Pest issues are frustrating, and we are the professionals to help. PESTUK is a member of the BPCA and has been assessed to ensure we meet strict membership criteria.

Below are the ONLY WAYS to get in touch with our insured and trusted services. We offer a prompt response within 24 hours. Please ask if you require a discreet response.

Website: www.pestuk.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0330 100 2811 / 0800 026 0308
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03/04/2023

This time of the year rodents are still the dominant pest across the country. Most of them are great climbers and swimmers, hence capable of infiltrating a variety of premises. Once they enter homes or gardens, where food sources are reachable, they can have litter all year round and breed in large numbers.

They like to chew wires which not only causes damage to properties but also increases the risks of fire from electric short circuits. Besides, their droppings might contain viruses that cause health issues. During the night, they like to run around in the attic or pipelines and produce noises that could be quite loud and disturb sleep.

PESTUK is a BPCA (British Pest Control Association) member and has been assessed to ensure we meet strict membership criteria. All our technicians are professionally trained, follow BPCA Codes of Best Practice and deal with all kinds of pests humanely.

Call us on 0800 026 0308 or email [email protected] for a quote if you are experiencing a rodent issue.



Read more:
How to prevent rat problems | Rats access properties via drains
www.pestuk.com/blog/how-to-prevent-rat-problems-rats-access-properties-via-drains/
Glis glis are cute but can be a pest
www.pestuk.com/blog/glis-glis-are-cute-but-can-be-a-pest/

Source: www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/wildlife/rodents

01/04/2023

Although April Fools’ Day has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures… its exact origins remain a mystery 🤡
• On April Fools’ Day in 1698, many people were tricked into going to the Tower of London to watch the “washing of the lions” (a ceremony that didn’t exist)
On the 2nd April that year, an edition of a local newspaper debunked the hoax, whilst publicly shaming everyone who fell for it! 🦁
• On April Fools’ Day in 1980, the BBC announced Big Ben’s clock face was going digital and whoever got in touch first could win the clock hands! 🕰

30/03/2023

🦆 IdleWildLife 🐸
Spring has officially sprung…mummy duck has made her nest and will stay on it whilst she lays one egg per day.
Although she is being carefully watched over by daddy duck, we are having to remain vigilant as rats will try to take the eggs from under her.
We also have a large amount of frogspawn… which is another delicacy for rats.



If you are experiencing any rat problems, we can help…

Call 24/7 for a free quote:
📞 0800 026 0308

https://www.pestuk.com/pest/get-rid-of-rat-problems-rat-removal-specialists/

24/03/2023

😱 Fun Fact Friday 😱
You get goosebumps when you’re scared to make yourself look bigger!
A good example of this is when you see a cat facing a dog… you’ll see its hair standing on edge, but you don’t see the goosebumps hidden underneath their fur, which they also get when they’re scared.
It’s believed that our ancestors most likely had the same reflex just in case there was something coming for us.
Goosebumps are our reaction to increased adrenaline, which explains why we get goosebumps when we’re cold… or emotional 🥶 😭

17/03/2023

☘️ Fun Fact St. Patrick’s Day 🇮🇪
‘Kiss me… I’m Irish’ is a common phrase associated with St. Patrick’s Day… 💋
It originates from the legend of the Blarney Stone…which is believed to bring luck and eloquence to those who kiss it.
Also, according to folklore, you can pinch anyone on St. Patrick’s Day for not wearing green… because green makes you invisible to leprechauns… and leprechauns like to pinch people! 🤏

10/03/2023

🌅 Fun Fact Friday 🌅
On March 13th the sun will set after 6pm for the first time since October 2022.
It won’t set before 6pm again until October 19th 2023.

07/03/2023

Woodworm season is approaching… they emerge during what is known as the ‘woodworm emergence season’…obviously! 😂
The best time to spot woodworm is between the months of March and September (also known as the flight season)…this is when woodworm are most likely to leave the timber in an attempt to mate.
High levels of moisture in your wood can make it more vulnerable to woodworm… simply because it makes the wood easier to chew.
So you should try to eliminate any damp patches in your home as it’s highly unlikely that a woodworm infestation will go away on its own.
Woodworm can infest doors, windows, skirting, joists, floorboards, rafters and other structural timbers. A severe case of woodworm can affect the structural integrity of your home.
If you have a woodworm infestation, call us… we can help :
📞 0800 026 0308



https://www.pestuk.com/pest/get-rid-of-woodworm-furniture-beetle-problems-woodworm-removal-specialists/

03/03/2023

👀 Fun Fact Friday 👀
Google the word askew… not for the meaning, but for the visual representation…!

28/02/2023

There are 30 species of woodlouse in the UK…and their season is just around the corner.
Woodlice thrive in moist conditions… so they don’t usually survive long indoors thanks to our tendency to maintain a warm, dry home environment. However, if they do seem to be taking root in your property, it could be a sign of an underlying damp problem.
When large numbers of woodlice are seen indoors, it may mean that there is a problem with high levels of moisture in the room due to condensation or dampness.
Make your house as woodlice-unfriendly as you can. This involves checking for any places that might feel like home to them.
Check for damp walls…these provide a perfect living environment for woodlice.
They like to feed on rotting wood, mildew, decaying leaves and plant life… so keep plants and weeds away from the entrances to your home.
Woodlice are not harmful at all… they are just a nuisance pest that come indoors by accident.
Once woodlice find their way indoors, particularly into warm dry rooms, they will die from water loss within a day or so.
Many people find woodlice unpleasant… so if you think you have a woodlice problem, we can help.



📞 Call 24/7 for a free quote:
0800 026 0308

24/02/2023

🐀 Fun Fact Friday🪳
❓Pest vs Insect❓
A pest is any organism that spreads disease, causes destruction or is otherwise a nuisance.
Examples of pests are mosquitos, rodents, cockroaches and fleas.
However, not all insects are pests. Many different types of insect eat other pest insects… therefore making them a beneficial species ✅

17/02/2023

📞 Fun Fact Friday 📞
PVS (phantom vibration syndrome) is a modern-day phenomenon where people think their mobile phone is ringing or vibrating when it’s actually not.
PVS is associated with excessive mobile phone use…it creates a tactile hallucination as the brain imagines the vibration that is not present.
Apparently some of us are so concerned about missing a call or message that we’ve become extra aware of the sensations that mean one is incoming…!

17/02/2023

If you’ve noticed an increasing abundance of rodents outside your home recently, it’s due to the approaching Spring… which is a common time for them to start breeding 🐀🐁🐿
Their annual breeding cycles begin in March as the days become warmer, food is becoming more readily available… and their babies will have the greatest chance of survival.
Rodents like to nest in places that are warm, secure and with easy access to food and water… all the requirements that your home offers.
Proofing is an efficient, long-term solution to prevent rodent infestations in your property. For squirrels and glis glis it’s usually carried out externally… whilst for rats and mice it’s carried out internally.

Let us help you… before the rodents help themselves to your home 🏡

Call 24/7 for a free quote:
📞 0800 026 0308




https://www.pestuk.com/pest/proofing-for-rats-mice-squirrels-glis-glis/

13/02/2023

The ‘Bird Nesting Season’ is officially from February until August.
The upcoming Spring is when the birds will start building their nests… and flitting to and from their nesting sites in search of materials.
Your solar panelling is a perfect nesting or roosting site, providing shelter and warmth for pigeons and other pest birds.
So now is the time to bird-proof your solar panels before the problem arises. If left untreated, pests in panels will cause disruption to the function of your solar panels… not to mention make a big mess!

If you need to protect and preserve your solar panels, we can help…

Call 24/7 for a free quote:
📞 0800 026 0308




https://www.pestuk.com/blog/solar-panels-proofing-service/

10/02/2023

🪰 Fun Fact Friday 🪰
Houseflies find sugar with their feet…which are 10 million times more sensitive than human tongues 👅
Their taste receptors are located on their lower legs and feet. When a fly lands on a tasty meal…which can be anything from animal faeces to your lunch…they will often wander all over it to get a good taste before consuming it.

09/02/2023

🐿 IdleWildLife 🐿
Squirrels are equal parts adorable and annoying. They raid our bird feeders, dig up our gardens looking for bulbs…and feast on our fruit trees before they even get a chance to ripen.
Squirrels don’t hibernate because they don’t need to. A squirrel prepares for the coming winter by gathering enough goodies to last them the entire winter season.
Squirrels do fall into ‘winter rest’… they will reduce their usual long hours of daily activity to about 4-5 hours. During this shorter period, squirrels spend their time collecting and eating their food. If weather conditions are extreme, squirrels can spend a few days sleeping.
Whilst it’s entertaining to watch their fun and frolics… watch out for where they scamper to after their play. If you see them flee towards your home then look for any entry points they may have found 🏡
If you discover a squirrel problem, we can help…
Call 24/7 for a free quote:
📞 0800 026 0308

03/02/2023

📏 Fun Fact Friday 📏
When you wake in the morning you will be 1cm taller than when you went to bed…this is because during the day the soft cartilage between your bones gets squashed and compressed…

30/01/2023

🤯Mind-blown Monday🤯
How smart is your right foot? 🧠🦶
• Sit on a chair…raise your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles with it
• Now raise your right hand and draw the number 6 in the air
• Notice how your foot will automatically change direction…! 😂

27/01/2023

🦟 Fun Fact Friday 🦟
Mosquitoes are attracted to anyone who has recently consumed a banana… or beer 🍌🍻
Digesting either of these will cause rapid metabolic changes and alter your odours which are detectable by mosquitoes… causing an increase in the likelihood of contact and biting.

25/01/2023

If you want to avoid seeing something like this when you lift the lid… ask us to fit a one way sewer valve… 🐁
Mice are very good swimmers… they are capable of crossing waterways and can tread water for hours… and for up to 3 days.
When fully submerged, mice can also hold their breath for up to three minutes… which is impressive when compared to the two minute average for humans…! 🏊‍♀️



https://www.pestuk.com/blog/one-way-sewer-valve/

20/01/2023

☄️Fun fact Friday ☄️
Type the word ‘meteorite’ into Google, then hit search… 👀

14/01/2023

🪳Cockroaches are very resourceful insects that will enter your home in a variety of ways 🪳
They will crawl through small holes and cracks in your building… find entry points in or around your windows and doors… and hitch a ride on bags, backpacks, suitcases and other containers that you bring inside your home.
When temperatures dip, many cockroaches enter hibernation which stops their growth and causes their metabolic rate to slow down. All they need to remain active and reproduce all winter is a temperature of more than 50F, which your warm home will provide.
Houses, commercial buildings, grocery shops and hospitals see an increase in cockroach infestations during the winter months.
Although your property may appear clean on the surface, leaking hidden pipework and water-fed appliances create conditions in which roaches thrive…the readily available source of water combined with the warm sheltered spaces provide the ideal conditions for them to create their nests.
It is possible to completely eradicate an infestation… but as they are likely to return, you must be vigilant and use preventative measures.
Unfortunately cockroaches are not loners… so if you spot one, there are likely to be many more that you can’t see. Cockroaches are nocturnal creatures, so you’ll most likely spot them when you go into a dark room and turn the light on.
If you think you have an infestation… we can help…
Call 24/7 for a free quote:
📞 0800 026 0308