Some pests breed better in different seasons while others can be considered a year-long problem. In the first part of our four seasons of pest awareness, you’ll discover how and why we raise spotlight on these winter problems.
Here’s what to look out for:
Winter Pests
Foxes
Foxes are considered a general nuisance both in rural and urban areas. For different reasons, rural foxes may kill chickens and lambs, damaging property and eating away at profits. Urban foxes, on the other hand, are more disruptive, stealing food, digging up gardens and causing loud noises as they mate.
While we would advise for urban business owners to get in contact with a reputable pest control company if they believe foxes are running amok, rural owners may want to deal with the problem, personally.
The humane answer would be to use a fox cage. Easily assembled; place bait beyond the plate on the floor of the cage, and the door will close when the intruder steps on the plate, safely trapping it inside.
Clothes moth
Ever rooted through your wardrobe or found stock fashion riddled with mysterious holes?
Clothes moths might be the problem, moths and their larvae have a better chance of survival in colder temperatures. It’s best to keep a lookout during our Winter season as the most common period for infestations begin around early spring once larvae have hatched.
The Hanging Moth Trap is a perfect solution to control moth infestations. Each trap comes with a sticky lure pad coated with pheromones which attract moths to the trap.
Spiders
Spiders are cold-blooded insects, while they aren’t attracted to warmth, their spider eggs need a warm, dry environment during the hatching process. Additionally, transported items such as fabric, furniture and other materials allow them opportunities to integrate into homes and businesses. Surprisingly, fear of spiders is Britain’s number one phobia, with a third of sufferers saying it affects their day to day life. Avoid an employee meltdown with the right tools.
With its contemporary and discreet design, with an Indoor Pest Repeller, visitors won’t clock on you have a pest issue. The device is available in three sizes to suit the size of your establishment or trigger points you want to address; Ultrasonic waves cause auditory stress to insect pests like spiders.
Unweb the webs they weave.
Rodents
Changes in the waste collection have seen an increase in rat sightings across the UK. While domesticated mice are great pets, rats are nothing but irritating pests. Capable of contaminating food, destroying electrical equipment and being a defining reason for closing down many businesses.
Winter is a time when rodents shelter from the cold and seek food, warmth and shelter. If you want to avoid these pests driving you ratatouille, traps will come in handy.
The easy-set rat trap box is one of the most powerful mouse traps on the market. Since most rats nowadays have developed immunity towards general store brought rat poisons, this device is simple to set up and easy to use.
Moles
Moles have no legal protection in the U.K. and are a significant pest for farmers and agricultural workers. While moles don’t sprout up during cold temperature, their surface tunnelling in newly planted fields may disturb plant roots so much that they will wilt and die. To counteract a possible mole disturbance, we offer ground level preventative devices.
The Electronic Mole Repeller, covers up to 9000 square feet, emitting a low-frequency vibration through the soil. Each trap offers four months’ protection.
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Year Round Pest Control Service
It isn’t Winter, after all, pests are a nuisance for business owners year round. Setting traps and dealing with it yourself is something you shouldn’t have to focus on while running your day-to-day business.
Our Intelligent Pest Management is transforming Pest Control by providing innovative and cost-effective techniques, including our approved use of drones for aerial surveys.
We provide real-time information to reduce risk, optimise hygiene and exceed safety audit standards. In many cases, our trained and vetted technicians will arrive with all the equipment necessary to start the job on the same day.
If you feel like you have your work cut out, why not get a free quote on our year-round commercial pest control service today.
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