Are you seeing an increasing number of ants? Make your own DIY ant repellent during lockdown
The Covid-19 lockdown means that some services which you may have taken for granted before will no longer be easily accessible – and for some problems that will be more of an issue, such as pest control. While staying home, you certainly don’t want to be sharing your space with household pests. Ideally, on discovery of an insect invasion you would normally be able to call in a professional pest control service or nip out and pick up a deterrent – which is not so easy under lockdown. There is hope, however, thanks to DIY methods that can help to keep problems such as insect invasions at bay. Ants tend to be a problem that emerges at the start of the summer months – so that could be anytime soon. Once in your home ants can get everywhere and become a real pest.
Keep your balcony and terrace views free from pigeons
Having a bird’s eye view is wonderful, especially when you are spending more time at home, however, if birds actually decide to take up residence on your balcony or terrace you will need to take action. By their nature, balconies and terraces can become a natural attraction to some birds, offering shelter from the elements – and sometimes food too. While for some homeowners feeding the birds and spotting different species close up is a source of joy, this can also attract unwanted, pest birds, particularly pigeons, to visit in larger numbers. When are birds a problem on balconies and terraces? The close proximity that balconies and terraces have to the interior of homes means that any pest birds that may be attracted to them are also closer to your home.
Plan ahead to prepare for this summer’s wasp invasion
Wasps are one of the more unwelcome sights of the summer – buzzing menacingly around bins, the doors of your home and patio dining tables. While wasps have an important part to play in nature, they can also be a serious pest owing to their tendency to deliver multiple painful stings. As a result, the sight of wasps buzzing around your home or work premises is very often an unwelcome one – but be prepared as wasp season is due to get underway anytime now.
Fair weather fiends or winter woes? How the weather might affect your need for Pest Services in Birmingham
There are times in the year when the threat of being invaded by bugs seems so ever-present it can leave us wishing for a change in the weather. Pest control services in Birmingham are in demand throughout the year but seasonal changes can dictate which unwanted visitors are making their way indoors. Not surprisingly the weather has a major impact on insects and rodents that we hope would make their home outdoors, rather than in our home or business. At any point in the year there is a chance you could find a pest in your home and need pest services in Birmingham but different weather brings different visitors.
How spring affects bird control in the UK
As the natural world wakes up from winter, spring brings an increase in activities – including for pest birds. Having spent the winter keeping warm and looking for food, spring will mark a new season of activity for many bird species. Of primary importance when it comes to bird control in the UK is that spring is the time when birds will start to lay down roots, which could cause trouble down the line. Spring signals the start of the main nesting season for most birds – and even for those that breed throughout the year spring is still the most active time. Pest birds nesting in spring The problem with birds nesting is that if a pest bird species decides to nest at your property you can expect them to remain there.
Post-Brexit house prices and mortgage costs – what to expect
If there is one thing that has been a continual theme since the Brexit referendum on June 2, 2016 it is uncertainty – and that is not particularly good for housing market confidence. With withdrawal dates shifted on more than one occasion, not to mention a couple of changes of Prime Minister, it is surprising that market confidence has remained at the level it has. So, what does the future hold for housing prices and mortgage rates in the wake of Brexit? Yes, that still remains somewhat uncertain.
Draw in Al Fresco diners with commercial pizza ovens and barbecue equipment
The hospitality industry is facing a tough time right now but with people keen to get back out to enjoy restaurant food the signs are positive – and al fresco dining will help to keep customers at their ease. If you have the space, seating diners outside while maintaining social distancing is generally easier and it certainly helps calm the fears of customers. With the peak time of the summer holidays here this could be a good time to invest in an al fresco offering at your restaurant that will serve to draw in new customers in the current climate – and keep them coming back in years to come. Outdoor pizza ovens and barbecues are always popular – there is just something undeniably enjoyable about tucking into simple but tasty food in an outdoor setting. Already very much on trend, if you haven’t already invested in outdoor commercial catering equipment now is a good time. Adding al fresco dining to your commercial kitchen
Summer pests: why are ants such a problem
Ants are a prolific pest, once you spot them in your home they will be everywhere if left unchecked. But why are ants such a problem in the summer? Year in, year out, you can guarantee that at some point you will see a colony of ants near to your home. What you don’t want to see is members of that colony frequenting your home… Why do you see so many ants in summer? Summer is a prime time for ants to make the most of the warm conditions and freely available food.
Jackdaws in your chimney? A problem in more ways than one
Most pest birds are content to perch on your roof waiting for food, making a noise and, more often than not, a mess – not the jackdaw, they prefer to make themselves at home in your chimney. If the thought of sharing a part of your home with a family of jackdaws, albeit out of view, is not enough to concern you then the mess that they can create definitely will. Persistent and resourceful, jackdaws will prey on the weaknesses in your chimney to force their way in and begin to set up a cosy home. Protected from the elements in the snug surroundings of a chimney, jackdaws generally make their move indoors when the fire being lit is not usually a problem. The nesting season for Jackdaws runs from April to July, so if you have a chimney listen out for signs of activity from the spring onwards. In short, yes, they can be a serious problem but not always in the way that other nuisance birds are.
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Why are there mice in my house? And how do I get rid of them?
Mice – they are the subject of books, songs and jokes, many people find them cute – that is until they make their home in your house. Mice are a serious household pest and many homes experience repeat invasions, which really is not cute. Even if you have mice in your home just once it could prompt you to ask ‘why are there mice in my house?’. The reasons that mice find their way into people’s homes – and try to stay there – are numerous but some factors play more of a part than others. While having a spotless home will not necessarily protect you indefinitely from mice, it will certainly help as the main reason a mouse will venture into your home – and stay is a supply of food.
Should you be worried about nesting pigeons?
Spotting a bird’s nest can fill families with delight – but what about when the inhabitants of a nest on your property are notorious pest birds? More specifically: should you be worried about nesting pigeons on your property? Pigeons have a reputation – and not entirely unfairly – as flying rats.
Will a Government healthy eating campaign affect menu choices?
The Government has pledged to take action to curb the national issue of obesity and promote health and fitness – including a plan for some restaurants to list calories. As well as pushing the British public to get on their bikes and cycle their way to fitness, the Government wants to cut consumption of sugary and fatty foods. The reason for the national health drive is the link between Covid-19 and obesity, but health and obesity have been a long-standing issue. Many of the measure being proposed by the Government have been suggested before by campaigners – although in the light of the current health crisis there is expected to be a greater will to make changes among those affected.
