Rubbish attracts rats in Gloucester....

Rat fear as the waste piles up alongside residents' binFriday, June 24, 2011Gloucestershire Echo LP.has("followUser"); FollowRESIDENTS of a block of flats fear having a rat infestation after struggling to cope with just one shared metal bin. Elmfield Flats, on Overton Road, Cheltenham, has just one large, metal wheelie bin to cater for waste produced by residents...

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Rat catching dog retires....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-13886413 Redcar & Cleveland Council's rat catching dog retires The council's pest control team dealt with more than 1,200 calls last year. A dog is retiring after spending the past 12 years catching thousands of rats for the council in Redcar. Ace, a black lurcher, has been a pet and faithful sidekick of pest control officer...

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Arborfield residents invaded by flies By Lewis Rudd June 20, 2011 Residents and business owners in Arborfield have spoken about the “constant battle” to tackle a swarm of flies which have descended over the village and are making lives a misery. The flies began blighting the village about six weeks ago and since then both villagers and local businesses have said the problem has escalated. Fly spray and swatters have become a necessity for many as the insects, which have been identified as the lesser house fly, continue causing...

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BBC: Who killed the Honey Bee? UK Only

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00jzjys/Who_Killed_the_Honey_Bee/ A really interesting programme which I recommend you watch before it expires....

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Swarm of 7,000 bees in garden

Swarm of 7,000 bees in garden9:40am Wednesday 22nd June 2011A QUIET Bury street was well and truly “buzzing” when 7,000 honey bees descended on a conifer tree. The giant swarm is believed to have been attracted by the sap of the tree in the garden of a house in Westbury Close. Owners Vera and Joe Rinkevicius had to pay £80 to have the bees removed yesterday. Mrs Rinkevicius, aged 84, said: “I was looking out of the kitchen window and saw all these things in the air. We do get flying ants from time to time but I knew they weren’t ants. “I flew upstairs...

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Bed Bugs TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: MYTH OR FACT?

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE: MYTH OR FACT? MYTH: Bedbugs are a thing of the past.FACT: Bedbugs came into America with the early settlers and were common in Colonial times.In the past decade, bedbugs have been found in every state in America, and are becoming a major problem in big cities and small towns across the country. MYTH: Bedbugs only live in filthy homes.FACT: Bedbugs have been found in every type of dwelling, from five-star hotels, apartment buildings and college dorms to single-family homes and everywhere in between. They are more interested...

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Nightclub closed due to rodent infestation...

http://www.limerickleader.ie/news/local/limerick_nightclub_forced_to_close_due_to_rat_infestation_at_derelict_site_1_2772371 Limerick nightclub forced to close due to rat infestation at derelict site By Alan Owens Published...

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Insect Control Around Livestock

Insect control proves essential in livestock production Fly season is in full swing, and a Purdue Extension entomologist says insect control is essential as these pests can lead to disease and decreased growth rates in livestock. Insects can be problematic in both pasture and confinement settings, said Ralph Williams. Cattle and poultry are especially vulnerable. "Sometimes we forget that when we are irritated by mosquitoes, we can go inside," he said. "Livestock are out there all the time, so insect pests are more than just a nuisance." Pastured...

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Action against rats in Blackburn Cathedral grounds10:30am Thursday 9th June 2011 Exclusive By David Watkinson »Chief reporter BLACKBURN Cathedral’s grounds are being plagued by rats. Now bosses have put an exterminator in place to deal with the vermin and ensure they do not enter the cathedral itself. Environmental health chiefs said pest controllers were dealing with hundreds of call-outs per month across the town centre, with...

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Housing boss faces jail over ants in flat blockBenedict Moore-Bridger 1 Jun 2011 google_ad_client = 'pub-1303991290747972'; google_ad_output = 'js'; google_max_num_ads = 4; google_skip = andGoogleAdSkip; google_ad_type = 'text'; google_feedback = 'on';  A housing chief has been threatened with jail after failing to get...

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Number 10s cat is doing what cat do best....

Odd Zone: Larry deals with the rats at Downing StreetJun 13 2011  Larry the Downing Street cat has made his first kills since being brought in to deal with rats at No 10, David Cameron has revealed. The tabby tomcat has not been catching rats, but mice. The prime minister revealed that his London townhouse is infested with mice, and he had spotted one in the family flat above 11 Downing Street. "I'm a big Larry fan," the PM told ITV1's This Morning. "We have got big mouse infestation in Downing Street and Larry has caught some mice." ...

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Download Our New Phone App!

Download our iPhone application and get information on most common pest species!! http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id442762638 It's my first application so some areas may need a little bit of work... but please, download it and have a browse!!! Capybara Pest Control http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id442762638&nb...

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Rat Poisons... Use Rodent Boxes to avoid their argument!

Backyard debate : To bait or not to baitEnvironmental Protection Agency considers a ban on consumer sales of certain types of rat poison, an issue with all-too-much resonance in Baltimore 9:01 a.m. EDT, June 11, 2011 There is a rat fight going on between the Environmental Protection Agency and some pest control manufacturers that could affect Maryland backyards. At ...

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Daily Mail: Argentine Ants Invading Britain!!!

Marching towards your kitchen, an army of Argentine ants that made the most of the spring heatwave By David Derbyshire Last updated at 4:04 PM on 7th June 2011 DM.has('shareLink', 'sociallinks', { 'id': '1395066', 'eTitle': 'Marching+towards+your+kitchen%2C+an+army+of+Argentine+ants+that+made+the+most', 'eUrl': 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fsciencetech%2Farticle-1395066%2FHeading-kitchen-new-aggressive-army-Argentine-ants.html', 'eShortUrl':...

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Hygiene horror cafe owner still owes £12k fines Julian Makey Evidence of rat droppings and dirty fittings were shown to magistrates in JanuaryThe owner of an equestrian centre where the rat-infested café area was described as one of the worst hygiene inspectors had ever seen, still owes thousands of pounds in fines and costs, a court has heard. Edward Maguire told...

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Organic Pest Control...

Bug off - organically  By Compiled By Master Gardeners, The Windsor StarJune 11, 2011 Q: We enjoy reading your articles in the Windsor Star, also knowing that the two of you are organic gardeners, could you help and tell us how to control bugs without using chemicals? We are quite new to gardening and this is a new form of gardening to us. -Cathy and Jim, Oldcastle A: Thank you for the compliment and for reading The Windsor Star, also your interest in organic gardening, which has many rewards! All of us with gardens, no matter how large...

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The Windsor Star: Organic Bug Control...

Bug off - organically  By Compiled By Master Gardeners, The Windsor StarJune 11, 2011  Q: We enjoy reading your articles in the Windsor Star, also knowing that the two of you are organic gardeners, could you help and tell us how to control bugs without using chemicals? We are quite new to gardening and this is a new form of gardening to us. -Cathy and Jim, Oldcastle A: Thank you for the compliment and for reading The Windsor Star, also your interest in organic gardening, which has many rewards! All of us with gardens, no matter how...

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The Star: Mum in Please fior Action on Fleas

Published on Sunday 5 June 2011 14:09 formatPubDate("Sun Jun 05 14:09:34 BST 2011"); A TEENAGE single mum has told how moving into her first property turned into a nightmare - because the house was infested with fleas. Kelsey Scrivens, aged 19, who has a two-year-old son, Coby, moved into the two-bedroom semi-detached house, in Clara Place, Kimberworth, at the end of March and spent almost £1,000 on new flooring and equipment such as a fridge and cooker. But she said that within weeks, she noticed she and her son were...

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Tim Lockley: Oldies but goodies help control moths

Tim Lockley: Oldies but goodies help control moths A hundred years ago mothballs and cedar chests were a common sight (and smell) in American homes -- with good reason. Back then most of our clothes, curtains and carpets were made from natural fibers such as wool. Even down here in the Deep South, people wore winter woolies to keep warm, but these items had a dreaded...

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The Sun: Who ate all the nuts?

Who ate all the nuts? Fur ball ... fat squirrel in nature reserveMarina van der Linden/ Solent STAFF REPORTERPublished: Today CHECK out Squirrel Munchkin — the rodent that ballooned to twice its size after gorging on too many nuts. The chubby critter piled on the pounds thanks to overfeeding from tourists. The animal was snapped by Marina van der Linden, 46, during...

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Daily Mail: Just shows bed bugs aren't about cleanliness...

A-list insects: Bed bugs invade celebrity New York gymBy Daily Mail Reporter Last updated at 11:54 PM on 8th June 2011 DM.has('shareLink', 'sociallinks', { 'id': '2001073', 'eTitle': 'A-list+insects%3A+Bed+bugs+invade+celebrity+New+York+gym', 'eUrl': 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailymail.co.uk%2Fnews%2Farticle-2001073%2FBed-Bugs-infiltrate-swanky-New-York-gym.html', 'eShortUrl': 'http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FiYTJcg', 'eDesc':...

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Poisoned Cats... Users must use rodent poison in a safe manner...

RSPCA appeal after cats found poisoned in WisbechChris Bishop Wednesday, June 8, 2011 2:57 PM The animal welfare charity has received reports of six cats, all belonging to the same owner, becoming sick and dying in the Beechwood Road area. $(document).ready(function() { $("#send-to-friend-email").validationAideEnable(null, {fieldErrorCssClass:'error', summaryMessage:' You have the following...

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Bees...

Caught a swarm of bees that were being a nuisance in Diglis, Worcester today. Mikey has taken them away to put in his home made hive.... fingers crossed this batch of bees don't either escape or die!!! Third time lucky... I want some honey!!!! Normally swarms of bees will stay around for a day or so then move on, no treatment necessary... these ones needed moving though as outside the entrance to PF2 gym in Worcester....

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Council Cuts leads to boom in rat population...

Council cuts leads to boom in rat populationBritain’s rat population is booming due to reduced rubbish collections and cuts in council budgets, experts have warned.Rat population now at 80 million By Martin Evans7:19AM BST 08 Jun 20115 Comments It is estimated the number of rodents has rocketed by over 40 per cent in the last decade putting the population in excess of...

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Clothes Moths

A bit of information of those golden shiny flying moths! The larvae looks like a fury grain of rice and its those tyrrants that can cause so much trouble... Common Clothes Moth, Tineola Bisselliella The moths are approximately 5 mm in length. Forewings are yellowish-brown, and there are usually three distinct, dark dots on the outer third of each wing. Hind wings are smaller, lighter and fringed with hair and scales. Eggs are whitish, and larvae are opaque-white with brown heads. Clothes moths rarely fly to light and instead prefer darkness,...

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