Michael: My name is Michael Coates. I am a former fire fighter, but I am also a former soldier. It is the stories from the individuals within this military community that I am desperate to document. Our next guest is a former Royal Engineer and an SAS Reservist. Following a traumatic childhood, he found […]
Read moreCombat – Smells
One of the most common concerns and problems we have as a pest control organisation are bad smells. More specifically bad smells caused by decaying rodents, especially rats following an internal baiting treatment. Now of course we try to minimise the risk of having a dead rodent in your property and to refresh you […]
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Episode 1 – Operation DIY – Introduction
As a business, it’s our job to combat pests. So why are we teaching you how to do it? It comes down to this. The number of pests in our neighbourhoods is rising. But council budgets are falling. There are fewer resources available to eradicate the problem. We know that not every family can afford […]
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Episode 2 – Operation DIY – Rats & Mice – Introduction
RATS There are two main types of rat: the Ship Rat and the Brown Rat (also known as the Norway, Sewer or Common Rat). Ship Rats live near Docklands. But the most common type of rat in our towns and cities is the Brown Rat. These creatures are not indigenous to […]
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Episode 3 – Operation DIY – Rats & Mice – Food
Kit list HERE RATS What they eat Like mice, rats are omnivorous. They eat: Grains, breads, vegetables, fats (especially near fast food restaurants) and food waste. If you do store food outdoors (like dog food etc), seal it in plastic boxes. And store food waste in sealed recycling bins, which are kept clean and tidy. […]
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Episode 4 – Operation DIY – Rats & Mice – Harbourage
Kit list HERE RATS Where they live Brown Rats live in burrows, close to their food source. The key is to identify the food source (including fresh water) then you’ll find the burrow. Perhaps you’re storing a big bag of grain or dog food outside. Perhaps your food waste isn’t sealed and rats are feasting […]
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Episode 5 – Operation DIY – Rats & Mice – Drinking water
Kit list HERE RATS Brown Rats live in burrows, close to their food source. The key is to identify the food source (including fresh water) then you’ll find the burrow. Perhaps you’re storing a big bag of grain or dog food outside. Perhaps your food waste isn’t sealed and rats are feasting on your leftovers […]
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Episode 6 – Operation DIY – Rats & Mice – Proofing
Some equipment you will need RATS Repair drains – if there are cracks in manholes, or if they’ve become dislodged and the cover doesn’t fit correctly, these can all be main causes of rat infestations. If you suspect that you have rats in this area, I recommend you get someone to come out and […]
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Episode 7 – Operation DIY – Cockroaches
Members of the cockroach family can be found in various habits including forests, fields, moorlands but the area we are going to concentrate on is ‘human habitat’. With an array of species I would also like to narrow our advice to the two most commonly found in the UK – Oriental and German. Regardless of […]
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Episode 8 – Operation DIY – Fleas
With around 60 species of flea in the UK I would like to clarify that the advice below mainly refers to dog and cat fleas and how we deal with these in your home. The main thing when dealing with fleas is that we are thorough and break the life cycle. This can be time […]
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