NEW YEAR, SAME PESTS -
People seem to believe that over the winter period pests take time off. The truth is that during these colder parts of the year problems can easily escalate. Within the home fleas, bedbugs are still as common as they are during summer months, bedbugs and fleas thrive off heat so when homeowners feel the winter chill and turn the thermostat a few notches this can energise dormant bedbugs and fleas. Other problems come from the rodentia family, mice and rats only need a few fundamentals to survive food, shelter and water. Within the average property lies all these rodents need to make their home in your home and once comfortable if not dealt with these pests can breed rapidly, changing the problem from an imposter into an infestation. Not only do mice and rats carry disease and eat their way through your home but they can cause extensive property damage, chewing through insulation, electrical wiring, furniture and so on. Cockroaches are always a problem as they are natural survivors no matter what the condition cockroaches will always be a pest. Here are a few tips on preventing pest problems in your property.
PROPERTY PEST PREVENTION TIPS -
Seal up cracks and tiny holes, Ensure vents are screened, Trim down long or thick shrubbery, Inspect packaging (boxes and bags) before taking them into the home, Keeps unused areas such as attics and basements well ventilated and dry, increase or maintain general hygiene around the home (e.g. don’t leave food lying around, clean up dirty dishes, vacuum regularly, ensure pets are well groomed and clean), Store rubbish in sealed containers and dispose of regularly, store fuel or wood piles in areas a far distance from the home and if possible in an elevated position, repair rotted woods and seal up roof problems, and of course if a problem occurs you can always contact AG Pest Management on 01226 288844. If are already under a pest control contract it is important to stick to and maintain the recommendations and proofing plans placed down by the pest control technician.
OTHER PEST CONTROL RELATED NEWS -
With the government making massive budget cuts in 2010 and reducing the budgets set by local councils for 2011, the question is put out. What will happen to the council pest control department?
Recent research into the increase in global population has also drawn research in the possible mass increase in pest population. As the human population grows the greater demand there will be for food, as more food is being produced and manufactured, the more opportunity there is for pests to thrive, estimating that over the next few decades demand for pest control will grow.
The Chemicals Regulation Directorate will be working on the implementation of EC Regulation 1107/2009 and Sustainable Use Directive 2009/128/EC published at the end of 2009. In order to get them into force this year, although national legislation is needed to implement and support them.