One of Britain's most feared insect pests, Wasps can sting several times often seemingly unprovoked, the sting is at best painful and at worst fatal if allergic.
They can cause a real issue to both businesses and households in the warmer summer months, however Wasps are also beneficial to gardens by keeping various insect numbers down.
Wasps nests can contain up to 8,000 Wasps and are built from chewed wood- often from loft rafters, fence panels or even plasterboard. Nests can be found in a variety of places such as loft spaces, inside cavity walls, garages, sheds, and in shrubbery or trees in the garden.
For most of the year there is one queen Wasp per nest, she starts building the nest in the early spring, raising 4 or 5 worker Wasps herself, the worker Wasps will travel up to a mile in search of food while the queen stays in the nest to lay eggs. When the winter months come the cold weather kills the worker Wasps however the queen produces up to 1000 new queens, they will hibernate overwinter and emerge in the spring to look for new nest sites.
We strongly recommend treatment for Wasps due to their often aggressive nature and potential public health risk that they pose, especially if allergic to their sting. For this reason we also advise you contact a professional pest controller with the correct PPE, chemicals, and equipment as many DIY attempts at Wasp Nest Removal often end in multiple stings.
Treatment
A typical treatment for a Wasp nest involves using a powder insecticide applied into the entrance hole of the nest, the insecticide will then spread around the nest killing the Wasps. Treatment usually kills the nest in around 2 to 3 hours.
We offer a 100% guarantee with our work, meaning if you are still seeing active Wasps after two or three days then we will treat the area again for free.
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Hornets like Wasps are one of Britain's most feared insect pests. Twice the size of a Wasp and with an extremely painful sting they are not to be taken lightly.
They are not as common or as aggressive as Wasps but can prevent a real issue to both business and households in the warmer summer months.
Hornet nests do not grow as big as Wasp nests reaching a height of 700 Hornets in a nest, their favoured nest sites are usually old trees which tend to be built out of chewed up wood.
Their biology is much the same as the Common Wasp in that they have one queen per nest for most of the year until Winter approaches when the queen will produce more queens ready for hibernation.
Treatment
A typical treatment for a Hornets nest involves using a powder insecticide applied into the entrance hole of the nest, the insecticide will then spread around the nest killing the Hornets. Treatment can kill the nest as quickly as 2 hours up to a couple of days. Due to the Hornets sting it is not advisable to carry out Hornet Nest Removal without professional knowledge or equipment.
We offer a 100% guarantee with our work, meaning if you are still seeing active Hornets after two or three days then we will treat the area again for free.
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There are three main species of Cockroach in the U.K, the Oriental Cockroach can withstand cooler temperatures and can often be found in drains, basements, and even outside around food and bin areas. German and Brown Banded Cockroaches are usually found in warmer areas of properties such as kitchens.
Cockroaches are mostly nocturnal therefore it may be hard to identify an infestation at first, however their rapid reproduction rate means that they will quickly become established. Evidence will include droppings- usually in the form of black spots, they may leave smear marks in places as they have been moving around, often you may find their skin as Cockroaches shed their skin five to eight times as they mature, or you may even notice an unpleasant smell which Cockroaches can produce.
Good places to look for Cockroach activity includes kitchens, bathrooms, airing cupboards, laundry rooms, basements, and drains; within these areas they will often inhabit undisturbed areas such as behind pipework, behind cupboards and units, door hinges, behind toilets, baths and sinks, next to the motor in fridges and washing machines. Their ability to survive makes them very adaptable and resilient creatures.
Cockroaches can be a serious health hazard as they can pass on diseases such as salmonella, dysentery, gastroenteritis and typhoid. If found within a business premises they can ruin your reputation or temporarily force you to close down if discovered by an Environmental Health Officer; therefore Cockroach Control is vital.
RDB Pest Control offers Cockroach Treatment programs involving baiting, trapping, and spraying for both residential and commercial clients.
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The commonest Ant species known for causing an issue within properties is the Black Garden Ant.
Ants are a nuisance pest mainly causing issues in the warmer summer months, they will seek out a food source and can congregate in large numbers if not controlled.
Flying Ants will appear towards July or August, again causing a nuisance and potential damage to the reputation of a catering establishment.
Treatment
The only way to effectively control Black Garden Ants is to eliminate the nest itself either a spray treatment or through a gel bait treatment, whichever is more suitable for the situation.
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A common misconception is that Fleas are associated with a dirty environment,this is not the case, Fleas will live anywhere as long as there is a food source.
Fleas are often found in areas where pets sleep or areas where there is a lot of activity such as the living room, communal areas, or offices. Within these locations they mainly live in soft furnishings like sofas, bedding, clothes,rugs, and carpets.
Evidence of Flea activity includes excessive scratching from your pet, you may be noticing bites on yourself– usually around the legs and ankles, or you may actually physically see a Flea.
Whilst the Cat Flea doesn't pass on any diseases to Humans it causes a great deal of irritation through bites to both you and your pet. An adult female Flea can live for 2 years, and in that time will have laid 1500 eggs, therefore it is important to urgently eradicate Fleas.
Treatment
An insecticide treatment of the property is required to eliminate a Flea infestation. Pets also need to be treated with a Flea product recommended by a vet.
We carry out Flea Treatments in Rugby, Coventry, and surrounding areas. We also offer a guarantee so if you are still being bitten or noticing Flea activity between 14 days and 21 days after treatment then we will treat again at a reduced.
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Bedbugs are more common than ever in the U.K due to the increase in travel, the rise in people buying second hand furniture, their resistance to a range of chemicals, and the rapid growth in multiple occupancy accommodation such as student housing, youth hostels, and hotels.
Adult Bedbugs look similar to a small brown disc, measuring up to 6mm in length. They live as close to the host as possible so will be found living on the mattress of the bed, in gaps in the bed frame, around the bedroom behind gaps in the wallpaper, around skirting boards, and other undisturbed areas.
Typical Bedbug signs include Fecal spots- these are small black spots usually on your mattress or bed frame, they indicate Bedbug presence. Another common sign is blood spots on your bedding from either Bedbugs feeding or from crushed bugs. If you look closely on your mattress or bed frame you may also see adult Bedbugs or eggs.
They are mainly active at night coming out to feed on the blood of the host. While Bedbugs are not known for spreading disease their bites cause swelling and irritation and can become infected if scratching them.
Bed bugs will lay 200 - 500 eggs over a 2 month period, they can survive for several weeks without feeding and will live up to a year meaning immediate control is an absolute necessity.
Treatment
Bedbugs are very hard to eradicate completely without professional equipment, chemicals and knowledge therefore it is advisable to contact a professional pest controller rather than taking the DIY approach.
Usually insecticide treatments will eliminate Bedbugs however multiple visits may be required, all clothing and bedding should be washed on a hot 60 degrees cycle to kill any eggs that may have been laid.
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Within the U.K we have many different fly species, most of which do not cause any issues in our day to day lives. Depending on the species of Fly often the best treatment is to remove the food source or breeding location and the issue will resolve itself.
Common Fly issues that we deal with include Cluster Flies which tend to become an issue over winter as they look to hibernate inside loft spaces; other common Fly species within U.K pest control include Drain Flies, Fruit Flies, and Blue Bottles. We also provide effective cover for Flies to businesses and catering establishments.
Treatment
Treatment of Flies depends upon the species, their behaviour, and life cycle. It usually involves a combination of fumigation, exclusion, and removal of food sources and breeding material. Feel free to contact us for identification of the species so that we can advise an effective solution or treatment.
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Although they are the smallest, bugs and insects tend to be the pests we dislike the most. RDB Pest Control has the expertise and experience to identify the causes of infestations then eradicate them using the most effective treatments and advise on preventing re-occurrences.
We carry out Wasp Nest Removal, spray treatments for Ants, Fleas, Cockroaches and Bedbugs, as well as fumigations for Fly infestations.
Wasps will sting several times often seemingly unprovoked, the sting is at best painful and in worst case can be fatal if allergic. With Wasp Nests reaching up to 8000 in a nest they often need to be removed.
Hornets like Wasps are one of Britain's most feared insect pests. Twice the size of a Wasp and with an extremely painful sting they are not to be taken lightly.
Cockroaches can damage a company’s reputation; they can contaminate food and carry bacteria which can be harmful to humans. Usually found in warm damp areas such as near heating pipes, behind ovens or refrigerators.
Ants are a nuisance pest mainly causing issues in the warmer summer months, they will seek out a food source and can congregate in large numbers if not controlled.
The most common species of Flea is the Cat Flea. As the name suggests they tend to use cats as their primary host however they also very readily bite Humans and Dogs.
Bedbugs are more common than ever in the UK due to the increase in travel, the rise in people buying second hand furniture, their resistance to a range of chemicals, and the rapid growth in multiple occupancy accommodation.
The U.K has many different Fly species, Cluster Flies become a nuisance in winter months whereas other Fly species can be a problem in summer months. Flies are well known for being spreaders of various nasty bacteria.