This particular species of insect is called a Pharaohs Ant. They are particularly difficult to eradicate without the assistance of a professional pest control company.
They do not have a central nest as they are multi queen colonies and will infest all sorts of places in your home. They are carriers of known transferable diseases and should be treated as a public health pest.
It is likely you are not the only household suffering with the problem. You should have a chat with your neighbours. They might not have noticed the Pharaohs Ant had also invaded their property.
You should warn your neighbours of our visit, as we may need to investigate further. Do not feel your property is dirty or unhygienic; you may not be the source of the problem. You and your neighbours should contact us now to eradicate your problem.
Without doubt they are a species of Cockroach. They are carriers of all sorts of transferable diseases. They are a very nasty invader of any environment. They are not a species you can treat yourself and may well have infested adjoining properties. Contact us now to eradicate your infestation.
These are a perfectly harmless species called a Masonry Bee, not something you should be concerned about. They have a sting but it cannot penetrate human flesh. Make sure your mortar joints in your brickwork are maintained.
Savills have been using Attack Pest Control since 1992 for pest control at various premises we manage. Attack Pest Control’s service is excellent and the staff are very pleasant who give a very professional service.
Since we have started using Attack Pest Control, we’ve had no problems at all! We normally telephone a mobile number and get an immediate response.
The thing I like best about Attack Pest Control is the professional approach to the job. I would recommend the company as they are a good company to work with.
We reviewed the services of various pest control companies including Rentokil, Attack Pest Control and other London based firms, but chose Attack Pest Control because they were more proactive and quickly eradicated pest problems, and they are also excellent value for money.
Attack Pest Control’s approach is comprehensive and very thorough, and their overall service is excellent. They always respond within 24 hours and keep us and our clients informed every step of the way. They have even responded to emergency situations quicker and were there within 2 hours, and that was on a Saturday morning!
We have never had to call them back once a property has been treated, and we’d be very happy to use their services again in future.
Last summers wet weather decimated the colonies. It will be interesting to see how many new Queen Wasps have survived the winter and appear from hibernation this spring.
The weather has certainly had an impact on this particular nuisance pest. The wet weather has kept them at bay. Nature will take its course and a very late season can be expected providing of course the weather improves. Watch out for activity around the gutter line of your property. Be careful when you are in the garden. They quite like making their nest in shrubs and trees and quite often the first time you notice them is when you brush past, Be warned ! contact Attack Pest Control Ltd for assistance.
Infestation levels are rising dramatically. They do not take any prisoners and are not fussy as to who they visit. Protective mattress covers are available to make life a little more difficult for the little critters. Contact us for more information on what you can do to reduce the risk of infestation.
The company is very pleased with the results of Birdfree Gel. It has been used in some very difficult situations where netting or bird spikes have not been an option. The birds see the gel as fire and will avoid the area completely. It is safe to use and does not contain any chemical so is environmentally friendly. The product works well with all bird species.Call us now for advice on your bird problems.
The house sparrow is one of the more difficult pests to control. Being smaller than your pigeon or starling, the house sparrow demands initiative and perserverence to eradicate it from your premises.
House sparrows can be difficult birds to control, in part because of their high reproductive capacity. A female house sparrow averages three to five broods per year with four to seven eggs per brood. In other words, she can generate about 25 young per year.
Such population growth can quickly repopulate an area with replacement sparrows after a poisoning, shooting or trapping program.
Their small size makes it difficult to "sparrow-proof" a structure completely. Repelling them with spikes, wires or sticky repellents can also prove difficult because sparrows can squeeze into much smaller spaces than can pigeons or starlings.
House sparrows are experts at exploiting human habitats in cities. They nest inside vents, gutters, signs, traffic lights, billboards, shopping centres, airports, warehouses and other structures. Large populations can feed quite well on scraps of food left by people in parks, fast-food car parks, picnic tables or overflowing rubbish bins. Whenever food or rubbish is spilled or discarded, it provides a banquet for house sparrows within a one-mile radius.
Two of the more common and troublesome sparrow problems faced by pest control technicians are: sparrows living inside a building, such as a food plant, warehouse, shopping centre or atrium; and sparrows nesting on three-dimensional storefront signs.
There are various bird control tools whose salesmen claim work just fine against sparrows. But sparrow management, as with all bird work, is as much art as science, so what doesn’t work in one instance may work well in others. Here are the methods Attack Pest Control have seen work effectively against the two common problems described above.
Inside A Building
When sparrows are found inside a building, you can assume a number of things:
They have found adequate supplies of food and water.
They have established regular perching locations, flyways and nesting areas.
New birds will find their way inside just as the first birds did.
When called to a house sparrow infestation, Attack Pest Control are able to implement a number of methods to control your problem.
Mist nets — These fine-mesh nets trap birds alive by entangling them. They are typically 7 to 8 feet high and 30 to 40 feet long, and contain pouches into which the birds fall. A mist net is placed loosely across a flight path in front of a dark background. The birds fly into (or are sometimes driven into) the net because they cannot see it and are captured. If there are lots of birds, the first sparrows trapped will be noticed by those remaining, who will become wary of the area, and so the net may need to be moved around or multiple nets used in order to cover an area completely.
Sparrow traps — There are many different types of these traps available. Their effectiveness varies greatly and often depends on the skill of the trapper. House sparrows quickly become trap-shy, and it can be difficult to trap all birds at a site so repeat treatment may be required.
Shooting — This is often the last resort for the last few sparrows inside a building. It is a method not employed by Attack Pest Control, as our technicians prefer to use humane trapping methods.
Storefront Signs
House sparrows seem to love to nest on and inside signs over stores, hotels and other businesses. These signs provide many suitable, protected sparrow nest sites because of their intricacy. Where pest control is concerned, it may often be difficult to treat the infestation as many proprietors do not want their signs defaced by visible bird control tools.
Some signs are best "sparrow-proofed" by being netting entirely. This works best where the sign is high above the ground so the netting becomes invisible. The netting must be installed by a professional in order to keep out sparrows as they have been known to squeeze their way through extremely small openings.
If you would like any more information, advice or services on house sparrow pest control, do not hesitate to contact us.
House sparrows can be difficult birds to control, in part because of their high reproductive capacity. A female house sparrow averages three to five broods per year with four to seven eggs per brood. In other words, she can generate about 25 young per year.