Insect Control Services in the South East of England

There are in excess of more than a million different insect species on the planet, and in various forms they are able to bite, sting and spread disease … or simply be a complete nuisance.

If you have insect troubles or an insect infestation at your residence or workplace we can help. Pest Professionals you with instant assistance in two extremely effective steps:

The no obligation phone consultation service is offered both residential and local business customers in the Peterborough area. No insect job is too big or too small for us to look at. Where appropriate we are able to advise on any kind of urgent action required to safeguard your health, property or possessions before a visit. If a visit is required our staff 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 commonly deal with. Whatever the issue, we can assist. Identification is the initial step, after which we can proceed with advice on how best to tackle the problem.

A strong understanding of entomology and professional strength insecticides is needed to swiftly and effectively take care of insect outbreaks, as different insects require different products and a varying strategy. All of our pest professionals are fully qualified and experienced in dealing with a multitude of insect situations. Call now for a completely free consultation.

Some common Insect Pests that we regularly tackle …

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 very destructive to woollen items, furs, leathers, fabric furnishings and carpeting, but can be efficiently tackled with professional strength insecticides.

Moths

It’s not the moths themselves but their larvae which are the problem as they can feed upon dry stored materials and fabric and can create considerable (and expensive) damage. There more than 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 dealt with traps, monitoring and heat.

Cluster Flies

Incredibly, there are believed to be over 7,000 fly species in the UK. Cluster flies are a particular pest as they cluster up indoors in their thousands in winter. We do nevertheless treat many types 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 believed 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 biting insects are dependent on water and their presence indoors may mean some focus on proofing is needed. It’s the females that eat your blood, but in the UK they are not thought to transmit serious disease.

If you need sound advice or quick solutions to your insect problems anywhere in a town or village in the South East – get in touch.