Mice and rats breed rapidly throughout the year and are constantly searching for food and shelter. Homes, restaurants, shops, and offices are all vulnerable, as rodents can squeeze through even the smallest gaps and openings. Rats commonly live in drainage systems and can enter buildings by travelling up pipework.

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Flies and cockroaches often invade homes and business premises during the spring and summer months in search of food. Both pests multiply quickly, meaning a minor issue can soon develop into a serious infestation if left untreated.

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Bed bugs are extremely difficult to eliminate and are frequently introduced into homes, offices, and public buildings on clothing or luggage. They can also be concealed within furniture, fabrics, and other items imported from overseas.

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Fleas are usually brought indoors by cats and dogs, and occasionally by humans on their clothing. They live within carpets and soft furnishings, emerging only to feed on animals or people, leaving itchy bites behind.

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The larvae of clothes moths and carpet moths are highly destructive. A single female moth can lay up to 50 eggs, which hatch within days. The larvae feed on natural fibres such as wool and silk found in carpets, rugs, curtains, and clothing. Centrally heated properties allow them to remain active all year round.

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Birds including gulls, pigeons, and house martins often roost and nest on buildings, causing damage to roofs, solar panels, and air conditioning units. Nesting materials can block gutters and chimneys, while droppings are unsightly, unpleasant in smell, corrosive to building materials, and capable of spreading disease.

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Solar panel proofing offers a long-term solution to prevent pigeons from nesting beneath panels, protecting them from damage and helping to maintain their efficiency.

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Rodent proofing prevents rats, mice, squirrels, and glis glis from gaining access to buildings. Taking preventative measures helps reduce the risk of infestation and avoids the ongoing cost of repeated pest control call-outs.

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Squirrels and glis glis commonly enter loft spaces, where they create noise and cause significant damage by tearing insulation and gnawing timber, pipes, and electrical wiring.

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Wasps and honey bees frequently build nests in chimneys, roof spaces, and other cavities within buildings. Colonies can grow into the thousands, creating loud noise and posing a risk of stings if disturbed.

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Ants usually nest outdoors but enter properties in search of food, often travelling in large numbers. Prevention is the most effective approach, although identifying entry points can be difficult due to their ability to access buildings through tiny cracks.

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