A local Pest Exterminators Cambs company understands your area and the unique challenges of keeping it bug-free. That’s a big advantage over national companies. Moreover, they’re more likely to use earth-friendly methods for eradication and preventive treatment. They also support the local community by promoting small business. This means you’re supporting the local economy while getting superior service.

Termites

Termites are wood-eating eusocial insects that can cause devastating structural damage to homes and other buildings. They live in colonies comprised of worker and swarmer castes and are distinguished from ants by their wings, which are shed soon after swarming. Cracks in foundations and gaps in siding provide access points for termites to enter structures. A thorough inspection by a professional is the best way to detect their presence.

Worker termites consume cellulose, the main constituent of wood, and are responsible for most of the damage caused by termite infestations. Swarmers are the reproductive cast and are able to fly and establish new colonies. When the conditions are right, they may enter a building through mud foraging tubes.

In the southeast United States, the most destructive termite is the Formosan species. Unlike other subterranean termites, Formosans build carton nests aboveground and do not need to return to the soil for moisture. Treatment for this aggressive pest ranges from removing or treating infested timbers to tenting and fumigating the entire structure.

Bed Bugs

Bed bugs are not limited to filthy dwellings and can survive in even pristine apartments and homes. They can be carried from place to place as stowaways in luggage, clothing and used furniture.

Adults are reddish brown and about the size of an apple seed, while nymphs resemble adults but are smaller. A single female can lay hundreds of eggs during her lifetime.

These insects pierce skin with their mouthparts and inject saliva that contains an anesthetic, anticoagulant and insecticide to prevent the host from fighting them off. A feeding session lasts several seconds, during which the bed bug sucks blood until its abdomen is full.

Bed bug treatment involves thoroughly inspecting and treating all areas where these bugs might live. This includes seams, folds and crevices in mattresses, chairs and sofas; upholstered chair upholstery; dressers, nightstands and nooks; and along baseboards. Items that cannot be washed (picture frames, children’s toys) should be stored in plastic bags until the home is treated.

Rodents

Rodents are one of the most common pests in homes. They cause damage, contaminate food, and spread diseases, making them an important health concern. Rodents can also be a serious safety risk to children and pets. Fortunately, they can be easily treated with the help of professional pest control services.

Rodents typically nest in hidden places, including wall cavities and attics. Their small size allows them to slip through gaps and enter a home. In addition, rodents are nocturnal and may be hard to spot.

The pest controller will conduct a thorough inspection of the infested areas to identify the extent of the infestation. They will then use effective methods to eradicate the rodents and seal entry points. They will also provide advice on proofing and preventing future infestations. They offer both one-time treatments and recurring service plans that include regular inspections and maintenance. Both options are available for both residential and commercial properties. They also offer bird control and proofing for solar panels, as well as slug and snail treatment.

Fleas

Fleas are small wingless parasites which feed on blood, and are typically associated with properties that have pets. They are very opportunistic and can jump great distances in response to vibration, heat and carbon dioxide changes as they ‘taste’ their host animal for a meal. A flea bite can be extremely itchy for both people and animals and secondary infections from scratching can be a serious problem.

Typically we use residual insecticides to treat a flea infestation. These are most effective for treating adult fleas and preventing new emergence. This can also be supplemented with a premium treatment using heat which gives guaranteed eradication of adults and their eggs.

The best way to prevent an outbreak is to regularly wash pet bedding and groom them to remove fleas and their eggs. This can be done in conjunction with regular vacuuming to trigger the release of pupae from their silken cocoons. It is also recommended that lawns are kept short and any sheltered areas around the property are treated at set intervals to interrupt the flea life cycle.

Pest Exterminators Cambs,19 Hales Barn Road, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9SL 01223 782432