Infesting insects are amongst the most unpleasant pests to inhabit the home. We use the most up-to-date and environmentally friendly insecticides and methods to eliminate them from their breeding and living spaces.

After each blood feed, usually from the host cat or dog, the female lays up to 8 eggs at a time (400 - 800 in her lifetime). The eggs then fall into the nest and/or bedding of the host animal. The larvae develop after about 10 days and feed on the faeces of the adult flea which contains bits of dried blood. On reaching maturity they seek a full blood meal on a host animal, preferably a cat or dog, but will readily feed off rats and humans.
The great plagues of the past were caused by the transference of viruses from the rat flea to the human population.

During the day the bed bug lives mainly in cracks and crevices but at night comes out to feed on its host which includes humans and domestic animals. Blood sucking bites may become very inflamed and sensitive. Bed bugs have been associated with over 25 diseases although a direct transmission has not been conclusively proven. Bed bugs are prolific breeders laying up to as many as 500 eggs in the female’s lifetime.

There are many forms of cockroaches, but the most common to the UK are the German and Oriental (Blatta orientalis). Abundant breeders, the female, during her short lifetime, can lay up to 4-8 egg capsules each containing 30-40 eggs. Active at night, they leave their habitat to seek food and water. If you see them foraging for food during daylight it is an indication of a serious infestation.

In the UK there are many species which cause health hazards domestically and in the catering industry. They look for sources of food and are especially attracted to sugary and greasy substances. They have also been known to infest hospitals where they have, in some cases, got into surgical dressings.