Straight-talking pest advice
Guides written for North West homes, landlords and businesses — what the signs mean, what you can do yourself, and when it is time to call someone in.
Rats in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Common in older North West housing, drains and commercial waste areas.
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Mice in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Small, fast breeding and able to squeeze through gaps the width of a pencil.
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Wasps in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Nests build rapidly through summer in lofts, soffits, sheds and garden banks.
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Cockroaches in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
A serious concern for food businesses and a fast-spreading problem in flats.
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Bed Bugs in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Travel on luggage and second-hand furniture, and hide in seams and joints.
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Fleas in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Usually arrive with pets, then persist in carpets and soft furnishings.
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Ants in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Garden ants trailing indoors in summer, and occasional indoor-nesting species.
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Moths in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Clothes moths damaging wool and carpets, and food moths in dry stores.
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Squirrels in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Grey squirrels in lofts and roof spaces, causing noise and cable damage.
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Pigeons & Birds in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Fouling, blocked gutters and nesting on commercial and residential buildings.
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Silverfish in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Damp-loving insects found in bathrooms, kitchens and cellars.
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Cluster Flies in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Autumn loft invasions, common in rural and semi-rural North West properties.
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Stored Product Insects in the North West: signs, risks and treatment
Beetles and weevils in dry goods, a key risk for food businesses.
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