First, be assured that the presence of cluster flies is not an indication of poor hygiene. One can neither expect to control nor predict where a cluster may hibernate. Studies and research have shed light on their life cycle and habits, which help us deal...
Finding a hair in your pie and chips is bad enough but watching a cockroach scuttle across the floor in the restaurant is – well – less than ideal. As a business owner, you are more than aware of the health and safety issues that you are expected to adhere to. Is it...
“I hate them with their long tails and their stupid twitchy noses. (shoots two squirrels, “eep”, “eep”) Fans of the popular TV series, Black Adder, will appreciate the reference here, but probably for slightly different reasons than our featured highwayman. Squirrel...
Bed bugs! For some reason, we can’t help but feel slightly offended when we realise that our bedrooms are infested with these blood-sucking parasites. Perhaps it’s the fact that these little blighters are so incredibly sneaky, terrifically hard to get rid of and leave...
Sometimes, it’s the most innocuous of critters that can cause the most damage. In this instance, we’re squaring up with carpet moths, also known as clothes moths. These small and shy creatures are easy to dismiss as harmless, but are they really? What Exactly Are...
We think it’s safe to say that we’re all fascinated by wildlife… right up until it’s crawling all over our brand-new packet of Waitrose chocolate chip cookies. Yes, when it comes to ant infestations in our home, it’s hard not to feel outraged and more than a little...
There are many of us who have “wasp control” on speed dial during the spring months, and we are quick to hit the button when we hear that distinctive buzzing. Of course, if we are sensitive to wasp stings then we have good reason to be more than a little paranoid....
Those cute fuzzy little critters with their soft noses and twitching whiskers can be so much fun to keep as pets. However, the fun tends to dissipate somewhat when that one little fuzzball becomes 30 and they’re scurrying around your kitchen at 2 am. Of course, we’re...
How often have you seen someone swat a hungry little insect away from their soda can, or run frantically for cover when they hear the buzz of more than one bee? We are often called out on bee control duty, complete with panicked voices on the other end of the line....
A Pest Management program is essential to reducing the risk of unwanted pests at your Home or Business. Not only will it save you money, it’s the foundations of keeping your environment pest free. At Combat Pest Solutions, a green and organic pest management program...
