Wasps are nobody’s favourite creature: they sting, they’re persistent, and they’re aggressive. There’s nothing surer to ruin a good picnic and you really don’t need a wasp nest in your home or garden. So, what is the point of them? They certainly don’t appear to have the redeeming features of... Read More

It would seem that there are few creatures that have so many amazing capabilities and attributes as cockroaches. They are commonly thought to be able to survive a nuclear blast, live without their heads, and have pre-historic origins – but are these things true or just urban myths? We take... Read More

Looking at them objectively, there is a lot to admire about silverfish: they have been in existence for 400 million years (yes, really) and were designed so effectively for survival from the start that they’ve hardly had to evolve at all. In fact, they can even live for up to... Read More

Fleas are no fun for your cat, or you for that matter, but left untreated they can become much more than an itchy irritation – they can cause major skin problems and even change their behaviour. Here are 8 signs that your cat has fleas: 1. Intense scratching or biting... Read More

All animal lovers want the best for their pets and the thought that they may be suffering for any reason is unbearable. One of the most common afflictions for dogs is fleas. They’re not pleasant for your pet, and they’re not too pleasant for you either. What are fleas? Fleas... Read More

Pests often have a specific life cycle that means there are optimum times for dealing with them. If you have cluster flies; that time is now. If you leave it too long, you will find that they will eventually leave of their own accord but only temporarily and you’ll be... Read More

Having any kind of pest infestation in your home is an unpleasant thought, but it’s surprisingly common – and, in most cases, it does not mean that your home is dirty. Many pests establish themselves in dwellings due to the availability of food and shelter, and cluster flies are one... Read More