Insect Control Services in the Torbay Area

There are in excess of more than a million different insect species on the planet, and in varied forms they can bite, sting and transmit disease … or just be a total annoyance.

If you have insect problems or an insect infestation at your house or place of work we can assist. Pest Professionals provide you with instant help in two highly effective steps:

The no obligation phone consultation service is offered both residential and business customers in the Torbay area. No insect job is too large or too small for our team to take a look at. Where suitable we are able to advise on any kind of urgent action required to protect your health, property or possessions before a visit. If a visit is called for we let you know if there will be a call out fee and also advise on the most likely costs of any insect treatment should it be required.

Common Insect Pests In The UK

Beetles, lice, moths, spiders, wood lice, sliver fish, carpet beetles, flies, wasps, ants, fleas, cockroaches, bed bugs and parasites are all insects we typically tackle. No matter what the issue, we can help. Identification is the first step, after which we will proceed with advice on how best to deal with the issue.

A strong understanding of entomology and professional strength insecticides is required to swiftly and successfully manage insect outbreaks, as different insects call for different products and a different approach. Each one of our pest professionals are fully qualified and experienced in tackling a multitude of insect situations. Give us a call now for a completely free consultation.

Some common Insect Pests that our staff frequently deal with …

Beetles

There are over 4000 beetle species in the UK. Carpet Beetles, Hide Beetles and Larder Beetles are amongst some of the most common pests. Carpet beetles are a particular indoor pest. They are incredibly destructive to woollen items, furs, leathers, fabric furnishings and carpets, but can be competently tackled with professional strength insecticides.

Moths

It’s not the moths themselves but their larvae that are the issue as they are able to feed upon dry stored materials and fabric and can cause considerable (and costly) damage. There are over 2,000 UK moth species but four are a particular problem indoors– the brown house moth, the white shouldered clothes moth, the common clothes moth and the case bearing clothes moth. Can be tackled with traps, monitoring and heat.

Cluster Flies

Amazingly, there are thought to more than 7,000 fly species in the UK. Cluster flies are a particular pest as they cluster up indoors in their thousands in winter months. We do nevertheless treat many kinds of fly problems including house fly and fruit fly infestations.

Spiders

There are some 650 spider species in the UK of which only about 12 are thought to bite, including the false widow spider (pictured). Common species found around the home include the house spider and daddy longlegs spider.

Mosquitos and Midges

Both of these kinds of biting insects depend on water and their presence indoors may mean some focus on proofing is required. It’s the females that eat your blood, but in the UK they are not believed to transmit serious disease.

If you need sound advice or speedy solutions to your insect issues anywhere in Torbay or the neighboring towns and villages – get in speak to us.