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We have received several calls regarding Starlings over the past week and the noise created by them nesting in the eaves and roof spaces.

Whilst the noise created by these birds during their nesting period can be a nuisance, these birds (and all wild birds, their eggs and nests) are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.

We recommend that once the chicks have fledged from the nests and the breeding season has finished that you try and block any gaps in the eaves or spaces in your roof in order to prevent the Starlings nesting there the following year.

If you require more information please contact us.

Autumn Pest Problems - Cluster Fly

During the summer months Cluster Flies will lay eggs in soil or decaying leaf matter and from late September when the temperature cools they move into buildings to overwinter, usually in roof spaces and lofts. They enter buildings by crawling through gaps in roof tiles or around window and door frames, grouping up into large numbers or ‘clusters’ giving them their name.

They are not considered to be a health hazard, however they are considered a nuisance pest as they escape from roof spaces and can be found in rooms around buildings, which leads many homeowners or businesses to request treatment of the infestation.

It is possible to block entrance points where you think Cluster flies may be entering your property, this is easier around door frames and window frames, however it is rarely effective due to the size of the insect and its ability to find the smallest of gaps. Treatment can be carried out by a qualified pest technician by finding and treating the rest sites and harbourages of the Cluster flies with a suitable insecticide.

If a treatment is carried out earlier in the autumn, it may be necessary for an additional treatment to be carried out in the later months to eradicate any further flies that enter the property after the initial treatment is carried out.

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The UK Government recognises that professional pest management is a service that is critical to public health and has allowed pest management work to continue through the lockdown period.

MB Pest Control are therefore operating as normal.

However, we understand the risks of spreading Covid-19 need to be balanced against the risk of inadequate control and management of pest species, when visiting your business premises or homes we will take all necessary precautions (in line with government guidance) to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

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When should wasps nests be destroyed?

Most of us have either been stung by a wasp during the summer months or at least been irritated by them at a picnic or pub garden! But is the fact that they are irritating a good enough reason to have their nests destroyed?

There are circumstances where wasps need to be destroyed but this should always be a last resort and they should be left alone where possible. One of the main reasons that we are required to eradicate a wasp's nest is where there is a danger of them stinging somebody with an allergy to their sting. In some people their stings can trigger what is called anaphylactic shock which causes in some cases can cause death, it may also be necessary to take action where a nest has been established inside somebody’s property.

But Wasps can be very beneficial to the ecosystem by predating on caterpillars and greenfly to feed their young they reduce the numbers of other insect pests in the environment. Wasps are also known to be pollinators like bees, helping to pollinate various flowers and trees through the summer months.

As the weather starts to stay warmer for longer, we may see wasps up until late September and even October but once they have finished the workers will die off and the Queen will overwinter emerging in the spring next year to start a new colony. Wasps will not return to old nests from previous summers and instead favour building a new nest from scratch. If you find a Wasp's nest at your home or business and would like some advice on how to deal with it then please contact us using the details on our page.

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