NOPE! Pest Control
Pest Control is a central pillar of property protection. Our range has everything you need to say NOPE! to common pests — from moths to ants and everything in between.
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Pest Control is an important central pillar of property protection. Here at Safeguard Europe, we’re all about property care. When creepy crawlies try to infest your home, we say NOPE! with an innovative and high-performance range of insecticidal solutions.
This extensive range of high-performance and environmentally conscious products pulls from Safeguard‘s decades of experience in the responsible use of biocides to protect homes and gardens.
Read on for everything you need to know about home pest control.
Pest control is an important part of running a safe home. The hallmarks of a comfortable home – heat, soft furnishings, ample food – also attracts a rich variety of pests. Explore the NOPE! home Pest Control range here. Read on for a guide to pest control.
Insects like ants, moths and fleas as well as bed bugs, carpet bugs and silverfish can severely damage your home and health. We have been battling invasive pests of all kinds since the dawn of humanity. Archaeologists have found pest control advice stretching as far back as the second century BC, some of which are effective even today.
A successful pest control strategy isn’t just about removing pests and preventing them from entering your home. It’s also about ensuring you run a safe and clean home to minimise illness and infection. It’s about home protection.
Looking for the best way to safely get rid of common UK pests?
Safeguard Europe’s series of informative and in-depth guides on common types of UK common will equip you with the knowledge and methods of effective domestic pest control.
Ants are capable of settling almost anywhere in the UK as long as they’re near a steady source of food, darkness and shelter. Ant infestations usually settle just outside the home, but their resilience and size mean they could be anywhere. Front gardens, back gardens and cracked pavements just outside the home are classic ant hot spots. Don’t forget to…
Read moreThey can detach to cause mild allergic reactions in humans. Woolly Bears are responsible for carpet and soft furnishing damage. They feed on chitin and keratin of organic fibres. This means that as well as carpets and soft furnishings, they may also feed on things like insect husks and bird feathers.
Read moreFleas are traditionally active from April through November, but modern central heating has led to them becoming an all year round problem. They spread discomfort, disease and infection that can affect humans and animals. Regardless of the time of year, your home can become flea-free with careful planning and a rigorous treatment regimen!
Read moreAs part of the moth lifecycle, clothes moth larvae and carpet moth larvae eat clothes. Socks, underwear, designer gear – everything in your closet, wardrobe and drawers could become a food source. Moth larvae chomp at clothes, carpets, crafting wool and furs. They do this to build the strength needed to turn into fully grown adults. Once grown, they reproduce…
Read moreThe Common Silverfish, or Lepisma saccharinum, are insects around 20mm long. Befitting their namesake, they are light grey or silver in colour. Silverfish are relatively unchanged from prehistoric times. Like many other nuisance pests, they have long antennae extending from their heads. Silverfish boast a few rare features from their prehistoric origins. Three antennae-like protrusions extend from their back half…
Read moreBed bugs cannot fly or even jump like fleas. Instead, bed bugs rely on us to get around.
Read moreMost insect pests pose a threat due to the unsanitary conditions they love to hide in. For instance, cockroaches find most of their sustenance rummaging through our bins and discarded waste. Some pests are more directly harmful than others, but all pests can be put broadly into two categories: flying insects and crawling insects.
Any crawling insect can track harmful bacteria from the outside world into your home. These include:
Some insects, like ants, are functionally harmless but still pose a threat due to their ability to contaminate surfaces. Others are more openly destructive. Bed Bugs feast on our blood as we sleep. Fleas dine on our pets and carpet beetles destroy valuable rugs. Here are the main ways crawling insects harm humans and households.
The majority of insects have wings. Some species, like ants or moths, have wings for a limited portion of their lifespans only on a certain type. Some, like cockroaches, have wings but cannot functionally fly. Others have full flying capability.
Flying insects can reach anywhere in the home. They hide in corners and areas that may be difficult to access. Some of the most common flying insects include:
Flying insects cause damage to health and home through:
There are many different methods of pest control. These range from invasive chemical disruption to basic hygiene practices. The best method of pest control is always preventative. By knowing the lifecycles and behaviours of common UK pests, you can lower the risk of infestation.
Pests like ants and cockroaches feed on the same types of food we do. To keep them away, the best action is to make sure we’re not leaving out breakfast, lunch and dinner for them. Ensure that these kitchen standards are always adhered to:
Around the home, make sure walls, doors and windows are fully sealed and without external damage. Ensure interior and exterior plumbing and pipework has no defects or leakage that may attract pests.. As well as clearing away dust, hair and food mess, regular vacuuming around the property can break pheromone trails ants use to find their way back to food sources.
With some pests, it’s possible to find the infestation’s source. Depending on the type of pest, this may be a harbour, a hive or a nest. For instance, pouring boiler water into ant hills is an oft-used and effective method of controlling ant populations.
Some pest infestations always require professional intervention.
Rats, wasps and some types of woodworm can cause severe structural damage. They may also seriously threaten human health. Never disturb a suspected wasp’s nest. Do not attempt to handle live or dead rats.
For details of approved woodworm specialists, please contact us on 01403 602144 or submit an enquiry.
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