Darren Cowley

Why are rats more common in autumn?
In late summer/early autumn harvests are taking place and crops are ripened. Temperatures are warm and rodents have plenty of vegetation in which to hide from potential predators.
But as temperatures begin to drop and food becomes scarce, rats will begin looking for shelter and scraps in more urban locations.
And as autumn and winter push on, rats start to head indoors.
Although usually nocturnal, the need to survive often means they will be spotted during daylight hours in these months, as they become more bold in their search for food and somewhere warm to hide from the chill

20/10/2023

The tell-tale signs bed bugs are about
Signs of a bed bug infestation can often go unnoticed at first, as bites are attributed to other things like mosquito bites or allergic reactions.

If you experience any of the following, you may have bed bugs:

Red, irritating bites, typically in rows on your neck, shoulders, back, legs or arms
Small reddish-brown clusters or dark faecal spots (about 1mm wide) that look like an ink dot are usually found on the bed frame, upholstery or the bottom side of the mattress
Small blood smears on the bed linen or headboard
Bed bug moult skins, pale-white eggs, empty eggshells are quite small but still visible to the human eye
And the most obvious but not always the first sign you find - seeing the small brown insects themselves, in and around your bed frame or sleeping area.

20/10/2023

We were call out to stop pigeons from perching on this gutter and fouling the path beneath we installed pigeon spikes to the gutter no more pigeon problems

20/10/2023

When bird spikes are installed incorrectly this is the result pigeons will fine any weak spots in the installation

19/10/2023

Setting up metal rodent bait stations around this site this morning

18/10/2023

We were call out to a rat problem in Bakewell after removing the brambles we located the burrow next to this drain cover

14/10/2023

How to prevent bed bugs

It's impossible to prevent a bed bug infestation as they are generally spread through bad luck.

However, you can do some things to reduce your chances of getting an infestation. Before staying or moving into accommodation, make sure you check for signs of bed bugs.

Take a look for signs around the bed, paying particular attention to the edges of the mattress and the headboard.

Avoid putting your luggage directly on the bed or furniture, as this is the easiest way for bed bugs to attach themselves to your belongings.

If you’re buying second-hand furniture, do not take it into your home without checking it thoroughly.

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Good housekeeping will also help: you should regularly vacuum your house and wash your bedding.

For some businesses such as hotels, a proactive monitoring regime by a professional pest management company can help detect early signs.

Also, training your staff in what to look for when they are cleaning or working within the rooms will mean you can detect a problem before a guest does, thereby protecting your company’s reputation.

Cleaning staff with a bit of pest awareness training can be a fantastic first line of defence against bed bug infestations.

14/10/2023

The dangers: why we control bed bugs

The main reason for controlling bed bugs is that they bite.

Bed bugs can harbour various pathogens, but transmission to humans has not been proven and is believed to be unlikely.

Although there are no known disease risks associated with bed bug bites, they can cause acute irritation and distress.

Everyone reacts differently to a bed bug bite; some develop red, irritating marks and lumps, while others do not react to the bites.

The bites can be itchy and cause painful swelling, with excessive scratching sometimes leading to infections.

Bed bugs also cause mental distress and can, in extreme cases, lead to ongoing delusional parasitosis, even after successful treatment has eradicated the infestation if you need help or advise on bedbugs give us a call we are here to help

14/10/2023

The tell-tale signs bed bugs are about

Signs of a bed bug infestation can often go unnoticed at first, as bites are attributed to other things like mosquito bites or allergic reactions.

If you experience any of the following, you may have bed bugs:

Red, irritating bites, typically in rows on your neck, shoulders, back, legs or arms
Small reddish-brown clusters or dark faecal spots (about 1mm wide) that look like an ink dot are usually found on the bed frame, upholstery or the bottom side of the mattress
Small blood smears on the bed linen or headboard
Bed bug moult skins, pale-white eggs, empty eggshells are quite small but still visible to the human eye
And the most obvious but not always the first sign you find - seeing the small brown insects themselves, in and around your bed frame or sleeping area.
Bites alone, without further evidence, do not necessarily mean you have an infestation. Look for these other signs and if you’re unsure,give us a call or drop us a email we here to help

13/10/2023

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Review of: Pestforce, Derbyshire
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Customer comments:

We contacted Darren regarding an issue at our property and he arrived promptly, offered expert advice and discussed options. We found Darren to be professional, honest, friendly, reassuring and polite. He gave a very reasonable price for the work undertaken and explained the procedure thoroughly to us. Following the visit we almost immediately received an email containing a receipt and product information which was extremely efficient. We can not thank Darren enough for all his support in this matter and would highly recommend his expertise to anyone needing a pest control service