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Safeguarding Facility Managers Support

A high growth enterprise specialising in bird and pest control has teamed up with a digital design marketing agency to keep facility managers posted on new service developments using traditional postal processes. The concept is; traditional messages are more likely to be read if of good quality and tailored to customers’ needs, unlike emails that […]

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What’s inside your Bounty?

News reports have appeared recently regarding mouse droppings found in Bounty Bars being sold at WH Smith. Pest control inspectors from Westminster City Council also reported finding live mice under pallets of drinks within WH Smith at Victoria Station. The subsequent fine of £22,000 and more than £13,000 in costs will alert consumers and suppliers

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Thousands Raised to Care for Short Lives

A hospice charity which supports children, not expected to reach adulthood has been donated £6860.00 from a single fundraising event. The charity Together for Short Lives provides palliative and end of life care for young persons and their families. It is part of an international campaign which helps people in need from the point of

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Knock-Out Builds Pest Control Team

A high growth pest control company in the South-East has been following a fun formula to stimulate team building and help staff develop their roles, as their business expands. The principles of developing outdoor skills have been adapted to support team building, within the fast-growing pest control company. A series of team games have brought

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You Spot a Mouse? Call The Pest Control before it’s too Late

Act fast, call the Pest Control Professionals, if you suspect that mice are in your commercial and business premises. If left unchecked, and in ideal conditions, a breeding female can produce as many as 2,000 offspring in a year! Mice (more often known as “house mice”) are carriers of disease, prolific breeders and, as such,

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Rats! We Need to Call the Commercial Pest Control Experts

Having good pest control methods in place are important to help get rid of rats in commercial properties. Cleaning up after a rat infestation is not a simple task for any commercial business. Not only can the presence of these rodents contaminate your property; the reputation of the business can be destroyed! There have been

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Counterfeit goods containing rat droppings

The “Wake Up Don’t Fake Up” Campaign The Pest Control industry is now regularly coming across counterfeit goods containing rat droppings. With incidents occurring especially in the health and beauty market, this has created a scare amongst users of make-up, perfume, sun cream and other products. The City of London Police have identified the problem as part

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Pest Controllers Bake it Better

An independent pest control service are improving their culinary skills for a worthy cause. Great Ormond Street’s Bake it Better week received double helpings to raise money for redeveloping and upgrading their buildings. The hospital treats children with diverse serious medical conditions. Safeguard Pest Control donated £200 to add to the £200 they raised through a bake off event.

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Cockroaches – Household Pests Infographic

Safeguard Pest Control presents an infographic on household pests, this week focusing on cockroaches. Cockroaches can survive in almost any environment, from heating ducts to refuse tips to drains. Oriental cockroach cases contain approximately 16 eggs and can lay dormant for three months or longer before hatching. Cockroach Treatments per Region Greater London – 65.08%

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Mice – Household Pest Control Infographic

Safeguard Pest Control presents an infographic on household pests, this week focusing on mice. A house mouse can produce approximately 80 droppings per day. House mice can squeeze through gaps as small as 5mm, however mouse holes are usually 20-30mm. Mouse Treatments per Region Greater London – 25.52%North West – 19.64%Scotland – 12.43%North East – 8.76%South East

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Bed Bugs – Household Pests Infographic

Safeguard Pest Control presents an infographic on household pests, this week focusing on bed bugs. Bed bugs are a parasite that feed on the blood of mammals, especially humans. Female bed bugs will lay approximately 200 eggs in just five days in cracks and crevices around bedrooms and properties. Bed Bug Treatments per Region Greater

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Don’t be Foxed! Call Our Pest Control Team

Do You Have an Urban Fox Problem? We find as a pest control team that foxes are often considered as pests, especially when their activities collide with humans. For advice on the best practices and the most effective yet humane ways of how to get rid of foxes, you should always contact a professional pest

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Pest Control Issues in Rented Properties

Landlords or Tenants Responsible for Pest Control Issues? Nowadays, landlords and tenants are often at odds about who should take responsibility for pest control issues within rented properties.  This ranges from who should call in the professional company, to who should pay for these services, to whose responsibility it is to carry out any recommendations;

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Do Ultrasonic Pest Repellents Actually Work?

Ultrasonic sound is anything above the frequency of audible sound – anything over 20,000 hertz is considered ultrasonic – and it is used in a wide range of fields, from medicine, to the military. Such is the widespread use of ultrasonic sound that many manufacturers now use this in pest control devices and they are known as ultrasonic pest repellents.

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Pest Control Within Social Housing

Maintaining a pest-free environment within a social housing development can often be an item of dispute. The responsibility is often divided between the landlord, housing association, and tenant. The first step towards determining the roles and responsibilities of each party with regards to pest control, is reading the terms and conditions of the tenancy contract. Keep in mind that the

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