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keeping rodents out of the house

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As far as rodent are concerned to keeping  them out of the home is always best and the best defense is a good offense. Autum and winter time are the main months  for rodents trying to make their way into warm houses  but rodents are very opportunistic and will find there way in if we give them the chance so it's never too early to start a little rodent proofing, Not only can rats and mice they gnaw through walls and boxes in your kitchen but rodents can cause serious damage to your home. Particularly, they can gnaw on wires, which can lead to house fires. "And they carry an array of diseases .Mouse droppings are  dark in color and are about the size of a grain of rice,or smalker  about a quarter inch long. Rat droppings are larger about the size of a baked bean  similar in  color about half an inch in length. Signs of dropping are a definitive  sign that you have rats or mice, but dropping are not the only sign to look out for . Other evidence might not always be s

rat removal

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Sykes pest control  Muridae Rattus Rattus norvegicus The brown rat Rats can breed throughout the year if conditions are suitable, with a female producing up to five litters a year. The gestation time is only 21 day and each litters can be up to 14, although seven is more common. They reach sexual maturity in about five weeks. sykes pest control   provide expert mice & rat removal services in Bradford, Leeds & surrounding West Yorkshire areas. Effectively treating and removing an infestation of mice or rats requires a professional pest control company. At  Sykes Pest Control  our technicians have all the knowledge, experience and access to professional products that are not available to the general public

wasps wasp control

In the spring a wasp nest will start off very small, around the size of a walnut, when the Queen wasp begins to build a nest . Throughout  the summer months the nest will grow as the number of wasps increases. The nest can grow to the size of awater mellonl or larger. if you have a problem with wasps  it is best to  contact a professional and get it treated  as early in the year as possible before numbers increase and the wasps become more aggressive in late Summer. Wasps make their nests from chewed wood pulp and saliva, giving them distinctive grey / brown papery walls. Nests are usually built in sheltered spots with access to the outside. You can often find wasp nests in wall cavities, roof spaces, under eaves, in bird boxes, sheds or garages etc To locate a wasp nest, watch the flight path of the returning worker wasps to your property or garden. This is much easier during the summer months as wasp numbers increase. If you think you have a  problem with wasps   call  sykes pest con

wasp nest removal

If you’ve ever had the misadventures of accidentally disturbing a grey, papery nest of wasps or hornets or running your lawn mower or strimmer over the entrance of a nest of ground-dwelling yellow jackets, you’re all too aware of how defensive  wasps can become and would have probably called in the services of your local  pest control .Members  wasp family (Vespidae) are notorious for their  aggressive behavior in the autumn. Wasps social insects are sometimes mistaken for bees  Nests of all species of wasps  and hornets are large and paper like. Ground nesting wasps build their papery home underground in an old animal burrow, while hornets build their nests on tree branches or buildings. Almost all species of paper wasps have colonies that do not survive the winter.all but the fertilized queen survives  and goes on to establish a new colony the following spring .all wasp sting are painfull and can be dangerous calling in the services of a local pest control  can take the sting out of

wasp control

In the summer months the local pest control team are busy dealing with wasps . Common Wasp and German Wasp cause the most annoyance and painful stings. Even with their yellow and black body, they can still be confused with hornets, although hornets are not all that common in this country. Wasps are often also confused with bees, in particular Honey Bees, however these vary in colour from golden brown to almost black and are furrier than wasps. Wasps build nests outdoors under eaves, in the ground or hollow trees. If they can gain access, they can find sheltered areas inside your home, such as wall cavities and loft spaces. Only female wasps have a sting which they can use repeatedly if they feel under threat. In most cases a wasp sting is painful and will cause no long term harm, but can be life threatening if allergic to stings. Wasp nest removal, bee control and bee removal are the most efficient ways to control a the problem and reduce the threat of stings. to speak to an expert  ca