Pest Control Blog a round-up of latest articles and news regarding Pestek Pest Control.

Pest Control Blog a round-up of latest articles and news regarding Pestek Pest Control. I will post articles in this section with advice on how to resolve pest issues and how to prevent them from happening in the first place. I will also post details of interesting pest control issues I have dealt with check in from time to time to see what I have been up-to :)

Pest Spotlight - Wasps (Vespula Vulgaris)

Vespula vulgaris, commonly known as the common wasp, is a species of social wasp found throughout Europe, Asia, and parts of North America. These wasps are known for their distinct black and yellow striped bodies and their aggressive nature, often causing fear and discomfort to humans.
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Pest Spotlight - Wasps (Vespula Germanica)

Vespula germanica, which is commonly known as the German wasp, is a highly aggressive and territorial species of wasp that is found in many parts of the world. It is a social wasp and lives in large colonies, with a queen at the head of the group and many worker wasps supporting her. The wasp's body is black with bright yellow s ...

Pest Spotlight - Rats (Rattus Norvegicus)

Rats (Rattus Norvegicus) are one of the most common pest species that humans encounter. They are known for their ability to sneak into homes and buildings by squeezing through small crevices, and their love of food and shelter makes them particularly difficult to remove. ...

Pest Spotlight - Cluster Flies

Cluster flies, also known as attic flies or autumn flies, are a common pest species in the United Kingdom. They are named for their habit of clustering together in large groups during the cooler months, often seeking shelter in buildings and homes. ...

Pest Spotlight - Garden Ants

Garden ants, also known as black ants or pavement ants, are a common sight in many gardens. While they do serve a purpose in the ecosystem as decomposers, they are also considered a pest species because of their tendency to invade homes and gardens. ...

Tools of the trade - Rodenticides

While only used on rare occasions nowadays anticoagulant rodenticides are a class of pesticides designed to control rodent populations by interfering with their blood clotting mechanisms. These chemicals work by inhibiting the production of vitamin K, a necessary component in the production of blood-clotting proteins. ...

Tools of the trade - Synthetic Pyrethroids

Synthetic pyrethroids are a class of pesticides that mimic the properties of natural pyrethrins but are chemically modified to increase their potency and stability. The development of synthetic pyrethroids began in the 1960s as a response to the growing demand for safer and more effective insecticides. ...

Tools of the trade - Natural Pyrethrum

Pyrethrum is a natural pesticide derived from the dried flower heads of Chrysanthemum Cinerariaefolium, a species of chrysanthemum plant native to Iran and surrounding regions. The active compounds in pyrethrum, known as pyrethrins, are highly toxic to a wide range of insects and have been used for centuries as a natural insecti ...

A brief history of the UK pest control industry

The pest control industry in the UK has undergone significant changes since World War II. Prior to the war, pest control was largely done on an ad-hoc basis by homeowners and businesses using a variety of methods, some of which were highly dangerous and ineffective. ...

A brief history of the BPCA

The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) is a not-for-profit organisation that was founded in 1942 with the aim of promoting high standards of professionalism in pest control, while also providing a unified voice for the industry. ...

Does garden decking attract rats?

why are rats living under by decking? ...

Spring update, Ants and how to get rid of them

From late March until June the most common pest I'm asked to deal with is garden ants. I don't deal with garden ants in the garden as this is where they belong, they are technically not a pest until they enter your home. ...

Pestek® pest control services

I have made a few changes to the business over the last few years, the first was stopping providing commercial pest control. The reasons for this were, firstly that there is no money to be made providing pest prevention for small businesses. and secondly the work was boring and repetitive. ...

pestek® trademark registration

I recently decided to register Pestek® as a registered trademark. My application was granted in late 2021. ...

How do I stop wasps from coming back?

Wasps don't come back!!! a wasps nest only runs for one season. They are started by the queen in the spring time and die off at the end of the season, usually around October however some can make it through to December.
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Why do I have wasps in my house when I don't have a nest?

Wasps can't read house numbers, its quite common to have a nest at number 32 but the wasps are getting confused and flying into an identical location on number 28. ...

Wasp Nest update September 2021

We are now in September and wasp calls are coming in faster than I can get through them. I'm a sole trader and can only get so many visits done in a day.
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Do wasps move their nests?

Every pest controller occasionally gets a call where the customer claims that "the wasps they treated last week have moved round the back of the house" ..... ...

Should wasps be protected?

There is a growing number of people who are pushing the idea that wasps are not a pest and homeowners should not call a pest controller to kill them. ...

Does Pestek Pest Control pest control kill bees?

There are around 270 diferent bee species in the UK. Lets take a look at a few of the most common ones and see which ones we deal with.... ...

Wasp nest removal update - June 2021

Its been a slow start to the wasp season for pest controllers across the country. This has been down in part to the terrible weather we had during April and May. However I'm now getting quite a few calls to deal with problem wasps nests. ...

What are these small holes in my garden?

This is the home of a mining bee not a wasp, they are harmless solitary bees. Mining bees often live close to other mining bees. Its not its not uncommon to notice a dozen or more of their holes in close proximity. ...

How can I tell the difference between bees and wasps?

Are you seeing just a few going into holes in the brick work? This is likely to be Mason bees, these solitary bees don't build a nest and have a very short life, they will only be around for about 4 weeks. Solitary bees are not a pest they are friendly and won't harm you. (April, May) ...

When do wasps start to build their nests?

Queen wasps have spent the winter overwintering (sleeping) the warmer spring weather tells the wasps its time to wake up. The queen wasps, which mated last autumn are now ready to start looking for a suitable location to build their own nest. ...

Tools of the trade - rodent tracking gel

Rodent Fluorescent Tracking Gel is one of the tools I use to confirm rodent activity and locate rodent access points. The product is a specially formulated non-toxic fluorescent gel that highlights rodent activity on virtually any vertical or horizontal surface. ...

Case study: Ant infestation Adel, Leeds

Generally garden ant control treatments are quite simple if dealt with in March April and May, that is. If left until when the flying ants appear, garden ants can be very difficult to totally eradicate. ...

Does ant powder get rid of ants?

Ant powder is often the first thing homeowners look to use when they notice an ingress of garden ants in spring and early summer. Unfortunately, ant powder is not actually very good at getting rid of ants inside your home. ...

Focus on - Wasp nest eradication Leeds

Queen wasps are active from March / April, with the new workers starting to appear in mid June. From a pest control perspective the wasp season, the time when wasps nests start first get noticed, is usually at the beginning of July.
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Focus on - Garden ants

Spring time is almost upon us, for a pest control company this means the start of the insect season. Ants are the first summer insect pests to make an appearance, first sightings of black / garden ants usually start in March and April. ...

Case study - Mouse infestation Moortown

Mice are often found in lofts, after the kitchen roof spaces are the most common places I'm asked to deal with mice. This particular job was for a homeowner in Moortown. As can be seen in the image at the top of the page mice had been nibbling on the pipe lagging. ...

Tools of the trade - Trail cameras

One of my most useful pieces of equipment is the remote trail camera. These are starting to become more popular in the pest control industry, I have been using them now for several years.
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Case study - Mouse infestation Alwoodley

Dealing with mice in peoples homes is one of the most common things I'm asked to deal with, the process is almost always the same, the only difference is the number of mice that need removing ...

Case study - Rat eradication Roundhay Leeds

I was recently called out to a property in Roundhay, North Leeds, the homeowner had noticed rat droppings and a half eaten bag of birdseed, ...

How to fit mesh over air vents to stop mice getting in

6mm is all a mouse need to find its way into your home, most air brick vent holes are 10mm, and some older ones are much larger, this gives mice a great opportunity to escape the cold and set up home.
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Do repellents get rid of moles?

Moles are active all year round and are very common garden pests.

The moles dig feeding tunnels, these tunnels provide the mole with worms. When the mole has eaten all the worms in the area, they dig a series of new tunnels. Its the spoils from these tunnels that the mole pushes up to the surface that are known as mole hills. ...

Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellents Work?

Ultrasonic pest repellent are found for sale for every pest you could think of mole repellents for gardens, rodent repellents for the loft or garage and insect repellents for the kitchen. ...

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