“We’re hearing noises in the loft” was the initial call out and a quick look revealed rat droppings spread around in the insulation. Rats typically get into loft spaces via the cavity walls so the next place to check was outside, making sure there’s no obvious sign of entry through a faulty air-brick or a […]
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Wasps communicating
In this video clip, we’re showing a wasp nest that’s just been treated. Interestingly, some wasps are vibrating their wings in bursts and holding their abdomen high, sending the alarm signal that calls the others to help defend from an attacker – in this case, us. Without suitable protective clothing, this would be a very […]
Squirrels can cause serious risk
Unfortunately, this sight is all too common to pest controllers: these cables have been chewed on by squirrels. Not only is this a huge fire risk, anyone entering this loft space and inadvertently touching the exposed cores could suffer electric shock. In a confined space and probably on their own, an individual in this situation […]
Serious squirrel damage
These cables show the extreme danger squirrels can cause in loft spaces. Stripped to the bare wires, it’s rather surprising the circuit hasn’t tripped – but this is a serious risk to anyone entering a dimly-lit loft and a potential fire hazard.
Call numbers rise as Christmas nears
It’s quite common for us to get calls that start along the lines “I’m hearing noises in the loft” but in the run-up to Christmas, there’s usually a rise in “I’ve been in the loft and something’s damaged the Christmas decorations”. Unnoticed for the rest of the year, mice are quite partial to things like […]
Wasp season isn’t quite over yet
While the season is well past its peak, we’re still getting the odd call for wasps, usually in attics and other locations that are generally fairly warm. Most nests in sheds, outbuildings and other cooler spots are now abandoned. Today’s nest – in an attic – had a steady stream of workers flying in and […]
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Treating carpet beetle
The carpet beetle is a fabric pest: in its larval stage (they start as eggs, become small worm-like larvae and finally emerge as an adult beetle) they eat natural fabrics. While the name suggests their favourite meal is carpet fibres, they’re equally happy eating clothing, curtains and other fabrics found in the home. We’ve spent […]
Poor building construction – again
Another client with rats in the loft and no sign of entry at ground level. The home had been extended some time ago with evidence that the builder cut some corners because ‘brown’ waste (the kitchen sink and dish washer in this case) is going into a rainwater gully. There are other indications this is […]
How squirrels get into roof spaces
The first thing to do when dealing with squirrels in a loft is to find their entry point – until this is found and blocked off, the problem will keep happening (squirrels will follow the scent markers left by each other). In this case, we found a hole that had obviously been made some time […]