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Check doors, vents, bins, food stores and lofts with our autumn rodent-proofing checklist. Practical steps to help keep rats and mice out.

A flea problem can appear to arrive suddenly. You may notice pets scratching, small jumping insects near carpets or itchy marks around the ankles. In reality, fleas may have been developing out of sight for several weeks. Warm conditions, occupied homes and returning to a property after time away can all make activity more apparent. Understanding the flea life cycle Only adult fleas live and feed on a host. Eggs can fall from a pet into carpets, bedding, upholstered furniture

Bed bugs do not care whether accommodation is clean or luxurious. They are skilled hitchhikers and can travel in luggage, clothing and other belongings. Discovering them early can make a significant difference, so it is worth taking a few calm precautions when you return from a holiday or business trip. Before you unpack If possible, take luggage to a hard, well-lit surface away from beds and soft furnishings. Avoid placing suitcases directly on the bed. Inspect seams, piping

Learn why wasps become more noticeable in August and September, how to spot a nearby nest and when to call a professional pest controller.

Small, silvery insects darting across the bathroom floor can be an unsettling sight. As the weather becomes warmer and more humid, many homeowners begin noticing silverfish more frequently, especially in bathrooms, kitchens and other areas where moisture collects.

When temperatures rise, fly problems can escalate remarkably quickly. During the current spell of unusually hot UK weather, we have received numerous calls from households dealing with flies, particularly bluebottles during this heatwave. One recent client told us that their kitchen appeared to fill with bluebottles within minutes of putting down food for their dog. The dog food had not created an infestation in those few minutes. Its smell had probably attracted flies that w

When stories about pests make the national news, it’s often because they’ve been discovered somewhere unexpected.

A major UK retailer has been fined £2 million after mouse infestations led to the emergency closure of three stores in Birmingham. The case is an unusually large prosecution involving pest activity and provides a timely warning for every business that stores, handles or sells food. It demonstrates that having a pest-control policy is not enough: procedures must be followed, problems must be reported and recommendations must be acted upon. What happened at the B&M stores? B&M

Summer can increase pest pressure for food businesses For food businesses, summer can be one of the most challenging times of year for pest control. Warmer weather, open doors, outdoor seating, higher footfall, food deliveries, waste storage and increased food preparation can all raise the risk of pest activity. Flies, wasps, rats, mice, ants, cockroaches and stored product insects may become more noticeable, particularly where food waste, spillages or structural gaps give p

Summer bins can quickly become a pest problem Warm weather is welcome for gardens, barbecues and longer evenings, but it can also make household and commercial bins much more attractive to pests.