When discovering tiny, inexplicable patches on your favourite wool jumper or a subtle thinning of your beautiful rug, carpet beetles are rarely the first suspect. Many people immediately assume moths are to blame. However, carpet beetles are often the true culprits, with these patches being a telltale sign of their presence. Unlike moths, which typ [...]
Dealing with bed bugs is never pleasant, and it's crucial to remember that your responsibility extends beyond your own four walls. Bed bugs can spread rapidly in densely populated cities like London, making it essential to consider your neighbours and take proactive steps to prevent the infestation from escalating. This post will explain how bed b [...]
Have you ever spotted a trail of tiny, reddish-brown ants marching across your kitchen counter and wondered where they are coming from? These might be pharaoh ants, often confused with sugar ants, because of their shared preference for sweet foods; however, there's nothing sweet about them. Don't let their tiny size fool you – a pharaoh ant infesta [...]
Although carpet beetles rarely cause any health issues more severe than a rash, they are still a pest you don’t want in your home. They can damage carpets, clothing, and other fabric items in your home. There are three main types of carpet beetles infesting homes in the UK: the Varied, the Two-Spot, and the Brown carpet beetle and when they all fee [...]
As seasoned cockroach exterminators serving London, we always hear this question: "Is one cockroach a sign of an infestation?" Let's face it: spotting a cockroach scuttling across your bathroom floor is enough to send shivers down your spine. While a single sighting doesn't automatically mean your home is under siege by a cockroach army, it certain [...]
Don't let their size fool you. Ants, those seemingly insignificant six-legged insects, can quickly become a big problem if left unchecked. While an individual ant might not cause much trouble, an infestation can disrupt your home or business. Not to mention, it could potentially cause property damage or health concerns, depending on the species. Th [...]
Don't let fleas take over your home! Early detection is vital when it comes to flea infestations. These tiny blood-sucking parasites reproduce rapidly, and a small problem can quickly spiral out of control. Fleas lay around 1500 eggs, so it only takes one egg-bound female flea to get into your home to infest it in only a few weeks. With our experi [...]
The sight of a cockroach scurrying across your bathroom or kitchen can send shivers down anyone's spine. It's common knowledge that cockroaches are attracted to messy, dirty environments where they can find food and shelter. But what if you keep your home meticulously clean, yet these unwelcome guests keep appearing? The culprit might be your neig [...]