Saving bumble bees

Howard | 7 May 2017

Tree bumble bees often nest in lofts and bird boxes. we try to save these by moving the colony as happened last week Read more

Brown ants

Howard | 27 March 2017

I was called in to treat an outbreak of ants which were living on live food recently and discovered that they were a new species for me, the brown ant lasius brunneus Read more

Mice in a pet store

Howard | 20 February 2017

What happens when wild mice get into a pet store with unlimited food ? Read more

Grain Weevils by the thousand

Howard | 13 February 2017

We were called out urgently last week to a report of hundreds of insects swarming in a kitchen, could we help? Read more

Glory awaits for Wayne

Howard | 2 February 2017

Wayne has been shortlisted for the prestigious technician of the year award Read more

Practical results from rodenticide stewardship

Howard | 31 October 2016

Now that stewardship has arrived I want to help by pointing out some of the practical results and what everyone will need to do. Read more

Keeping Keas Karefree

Howard | 17 October 2016

Keas are a rare mountain parrot from New Zealand that need protection from rats when kept over here. This is tricky as shown below... Read more

Continuous professional development

Howard | 29 August 2016

We are all members of the industry basis Prompt continuous professional development scheme but what does this mean? Read more

Horseflies and deerflies

Howard | 23 July 2016

At this time of year biting flies can ruin the experience of eating outdoors and take custom away from rural cafes. They are also a blight for stables. Here is our suggestion.... Read more

Drain flies

Howard | 11 July 2016

Drain flies are tiny but can be horrible if they become established in your home or workplace. Here is a situation we treated last week Read more

Wasp traps

Howard | 6 July 2016

The wasp season is with us and we are starting to put the world's best wasp traps in place for this summer once again Read more

Open door policy

Howard | 31 May 2016

Open doors are asking for mice to use them. Here are a few examples from the last few weeks that we have come across Read more

Is the customer going to get less value for money in future

Howard | 17 May 2016

Several new business models have appeared which could lead to lower standards and higher prices for customers Read more

CEPA certified, the new European standard for pest control

Howard | 21 April 2016

The confederation of European Pest Management associations have just developed a new standard for professional pest management. EN16636 and we are going for it ! Read more

A New fly-killer for smaller premises

Howard | 7 April 2016

Our British suppliers have just released a new small fly-killer to us for the coming season Read more

North Somerset Council abandons pest control

Howard | 22 March 2016

North Somerset Council have now ceased to provide a pest control service for residents. I believe that this is bad news for several reasons Read more

Where do rats live ?

Howard | 6 March 2016

Rats live in burrows Right ? Yes but not all of the time Read more

Pest control sahara style

Howard | 22 February 2016

I have just returned from a short trip to look at pest problems in the Sahara Read more

Stacking part 2 the good news

Howard | 9 February 2016

One customer takes our advice to heart and improves working conditions for their staff and customers Read more

The importance of good stacking to staying pest free.

Howard | 26 January 2016

Good stacking is essential to staying pest free and here is why ! Read more

Paperwork Paperwork

Howard | 14 January 2016

A discussion of the increasing amounts of paperwork needed to run a business Read more

Very Small elephants

Howard | 7 December 2015

I came across these small beetles which remind me of tiny elephants the other day Read more

Helping the Clevedon foodbank during pest prevention week

Howard | 22 November 2015

We were delighted to join in with an initiative between the Trussell Trust and the BPCA to help our local foodbank Read more

We have joined Which? Trusted Traders

Howard | 16 November 2015

We have met the standards required for both the quality of our work and also the professional way that we treat our customers and so we have been accepted as Which? Trusted Traders. Hooray ! Read more

Why the cowboy approach is illegal

Howard | 10 November 2015

Just three of the rubbish or illegal approaches to mouse control: the rodenator, the bucket trap and ultrasound. These are purely my own views Read more

Changes changes

Howard | 10 August 2015

Changes to Good Riddance Pest Control including South West Pest Management and a new van Read more

What looks like a wasp ?

Howard | 20 July 2015

Insects that look like wasps and bees but are not- so no need to be concerned. Read more

Moths in a museum

Howard | 6 July 2015

Treating clothes moths in delicate items in a museum using sprays, ultra low volume mist and pheromone traps Read more

Larder Beetles: an unusual problem

Howard | 22 June 2015

larder beetles dermestes in a flat in Bristol, an unusual infestation Read more

All in a days Work (Seagull Nests)

Steve Laycock | 19 May 2015

We take the removal of nests and eggs from nests very seriously and would not consider removing nests or eggs unless there was a compelling case to do so. I was recently called out to visit a house that had a seagull's nest on top of the chimney stack and on inspection nesting... Read more

Bedbugs Treatment

Steve Laycock | 11 May 2015

In my previous blog about bedbugs I wrote about finding bedbugs and the signs to look for if you thought there could be an infestation. Today I will talk about the action to be taken and the way we treat bed bug infestations. Read more

Mammals and bird migration

Howard | 4 May 2015

A brief account of a trip to see birds migrating and native mammals in Latvia Read more

Tree bumble bees

Howard | 13 April 2015

Tree bumble bees can be a problem in nest boxes or lofts when you need to work near to them.We offer solutions including nest relocation Read more

Time for EFK's (Electronic Fly Killers)

Steve Laycock | 3 April 2015

It is the time of year when the air space becomes occupied by flying insects once again. The germ and disease carrying ones that invade our kitchens, our businesses, our space are not welcome. Businesses have a duty of care to protect our staff and customers from these. The first line... Read more

Its Squirrel breeding season

Howard | 26 March 2015

Late March is the time for Grey Squirrels to have their first litters and leads to call out for the noise and destruction they cause in lofts Read more

Bedbugs

Steve Laycock | 19 March 2015

Bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) are small blood sucking insects that can live in cracks and crevices around your bed and in nearby furniture. They are attracted to your body heat and carbon dioxide and will crawl out at night onto your exposed skin, bite and feed on your blood like a... Read more

Protecting Frogs

Howard | 12 March 2015

What we do to protect frogs while working and in the wider landscape Read more

Never Underestimate the Damage Rodents can do

Steve Laycock | 6 March 2015

Rats don't just leave droppings and urine when they invade your premises , they will do a lot of damage to food and food stocks and will do permanent damage to your premises. This may require costly repair or replacement. In the title image mice have mage them selves at home in a... Read more

Solving a sticky problem

Howard | 24 February 2015

Re-inventing a bed bug monitor suitable for a hotel. None of the usual commercial detectors were surviving so we had to invent a new combination Read more

Gel The Bird Proofing Alternative

Steve Laycock | 20 February 2015

Bird proofing Gel is the alternative to using bird spikes and bird wires to keep unwanted birds away from your property Read more

Our commitment to service

Howard | 12 February 2015

We are committed to our promises even when circumstances are against us ! Read more

Rodent Proofing

Steve Laycock | 6 February 2015

Preventing rats and mice and other rodents from entering your property by filling and sealing gaps that allow them access Read more

Bat-safe Pest Control

Howard | 28 January 2015

Safe pest control around rare animals,keeping bats safe while free of pests Read more

Proofing Against Rodents

Steve Laycock | 26 January 2015

Protecting your business or home from infestation by rats, mice or squirrels by blocking, sealing or repairing holes caused by damage or wear and tear. This could be following a treatment programme to remove a current infestation or as a preventative measure. Read more

What colour are rat droppings

Howard | 15 January 2015

Different coloured rat droppings can mean different things such as their food source and rodenticides Read more

What is bird proofing

Steve Laycock | 9 January 2015

Protecting your premises, property staff and customers from the problems associated with birds (Seagulls and Pigeons) etc. nesting and roosting on your roof Read more

Wildlife and pest control

Howard | 8 December 2014

Protecting wildlife while protecting people, watching kites and buzzards Read more

Autumn:- the season of cluster flies

Anon | 3 December 2014

With the onset of colder weather comes the invasion of the cluster flies. Typically in the bristol area these flies prefer to go to the highest points in an office block, factory or house especial Read more

Why do you need pest control

Steve Laycock | 1 December 2014

Imagine if you will that you could be a "Human on the Wall", in the world of a Fly or a Cockroach or a Rat for a day and that you could observe their behaviour or habits, in a short space of time you would be pretty disgusted with what you saw.  I will not elaborate on... Read more