Category Archive: FAQs

1. I have seen a very small ant trail from the ceiling down to my kitchen sink. I have tried spraying them but it has no effect. They are very difficult to see, they are so small and virtually transparent.

   June 20, 2017 7:58 am Leave a Comment

   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.

2. I went down to the kitchen for a drink of water last night. I turned the light on and a number bugs went scurrying off the worktop and down the back of the oven. What are they?

   7:57 am Leave a Comment

   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.

3. There is a small bee living in a hole in the brickwork of my house. What can I do?

   7:54 am Leave a Comment

   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.