Why Control Pests?

What harm do pests do?

Pests can transmit diseases such as Salmonella and Weils Disease to man and other animals. These infections can cause serious illness. Occasionally they can be fatal.

Pests destroy enough food to feed 130 million people worldwide, as well as contaminating approximately 33 million tonnes / year of stored grain.

Pests can cause considerable damage to buildings and stored commodities through gnawing and burrowing. They commonly gnaw woodwork, cables and water pipes. They have even been known to cause house fires, drains to collapse and roads and pavements to subside.

What can you do to help?

There are many reasons why pests may grow in number such as mild winters and warm summers, improved heating in homes, increased litter including waste and inadequate treatment.

Rodents need harbourage - don't let accumulations of rubbish build up in your garden. Remember that keeping old carpets, furniture, timber or letting your garden become overgrown can result in unwanted guests.