This year has been particularly troublesome for pet owners in terms of fleas. It’s been a long, warm summer for the most part in many areas, and this has led to many pets spending a lot more time outdoors. That’s a prime time for pets to pick up fleas from the garden and possibly from…

It hardly seems like five minutes ago the summer began. Now September is upon us, it’s time to start looking towards the autumn months, shorter days and colder weather. And with these realities comes the reality that swallows, house martins, starlings and sparrows may start to roost in your roof if you don’t do something…

Some pests only crop up at certain times of the year. However, moths can be a pain the entire year. You may only realise you have a problem when you start finding holes in your clothes – either stored in drawers or hanging in the wardrobe. As you can imagine, it is far better to…

Ants can be a real inconvenience. If you have a nest anywhere near your home, you can end up with them indoors day after day. And then, of course, you have the hassle of flying ants to contend with each year. We’re in the prime part of the year now for these to become known,…

If you have a pet – whether it’s a dog or a cat – you will be only too aware of the need to keep up with appropriate flea treatments. We’ve all heard the saying that prevention is better than cure, and that’s definitely the case when it comes to fleas. Small they may be,…

There you are, sitting in the garden on a rare day of sunshine, enjoying a light breeze and the chance to just relax for a bit. Suddenly, you find yourself annoyed by two or three (or more) wasps. But are they wasps? They’re not moving much – instead, they’re just… well, hanging in the air.…

After a long, cold and damp winter, the first thing you want to do at the mere hint of a warm day is to throw open the back door and feel as though you are back in touch with the outside. However, when you do this, you are making it easier for all kinds of…

We all know the thrill of going on holiday, enjoying a completely different location for a week or two – perhaps even in another country. But wherever you go, you always have to return home again. Mostly you’ll come back with pleasant memories and perhaps the urge to book again next year. However, we don’t…

Pigeons are arguably one of the best-known and most-recognised birds in the UK. We don’t view them with joy though, unlike robins and other more appealing birds. Instead, we view them as messy and disruptive birds – especially if they happen to like nesting in our properties. Pigeons have an in-built homing instinct. That means…

Did you know a mouse can squeeze through a gap the width of a pencil? If you think your house is mouse-proof and nothing can get in, you may want to think again. The first line of defence in making sure you aren’t troubled by mice is to prevent them from getting in to begin…