Fleas 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!

They 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.

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…

Bed bugs cannot fly or even jump like fleas. Instead, bed bugs rely on us to get around.

The 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…

As 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…