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The control of rodent populations on farms and in other rural settings is essential because they spread disease, contaminate foodstuffs and cause damage to buildings. They can also become the source of infestation for nearby suburban areas.

Other reasons for needing to control rodents in rural areas are to protect game rearing, fisheries, horticulture and forestry; as well as preventing infestations in landscaped areas surrounding out-of-town sites, such as supermarkets and industrial estates.

However, research by government research institutes and agencies of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and several universities has shown that, as a result of rodent control programmes in rural areas, many species of wildlife are exposed to contamination by rodenticides, particularly by the second generation anticoagulants. These species include protected birds, particularly raptors, and mammals such as polecats, stoats and foxes.

The residues of rodenticides discovered in wildlife are usually at very low levels and there is no evidence that such exposure affects wildlife populations.

There is, however, laboratory evidence that the behaviour of rats changes when they have ingested potentially lethal doses of anticoagulants and, as a result, they may be more likely to be taken by predators, leading to an increased risk of secondary poisoning.

There is also evidence that sub-lethal dosing of anticoagulant rodenticide increases the risk of scavengers or predators succumbing to the effects of subsequent exposure.

As even the current low-level but widespread contamination of wildlife is unacceptable, action is required to reduce this exposure and with it the risks of secondary poisoning.

Apex Services is a responsible Company and adheres to all good practice in rural areas or indeed in any area where non-target wildlife may be at risk. Guidelines given to Pest Control Companies such as ourselves, from Killgerm and Natural England that following them will be evidence of good and responsible practice.

Authorised uses of rodenticides within the European Union are being currently reviewed as a result of the implementation of the Biocidal Products Regulations (528/2012).

Undertaking an environmental risk assessment is part of the responsible stewardship of rodenticides, under the ‘UK rodenticide stewardship regime’.

Further details regarding the UK rodenticide stewardship regime can be found on www.thinkwildlife.org/stewardship-regime/

The ‘CRRU UK Code of Best Practice: Best Practice and Guidance for Rodent Control and the Safe Use of Rodenticides’ must also be followed

When a bed bug infestation is discovered, most individuals simply want to know how to get rid of them. Thankfully, there are several basic procedures you may do before hiring a professional bed bug exterminator to help manage the severity of a bed bug infestation. Watch our video to learn about the five easy measures you can do to get rid of bed bugs in your house.

Some bed bugs can be killed with high levels of hygiene, extensive cleaning, and the use of DIY bed bug spray kits. Professional treatment is sometimes required to successfully treat an infestation, as getting rid of bed bugs completely on your own can be difficult. DIY treatments are rarely effective enough to eliminate bed insect infestations. They’ve developed resistance to a variety of pesticides, making even professional treatment difficult.

1 Determine the Pest

Knowing what pest you’re dealing with is the first step in solving any pest problem. You must be certain that you have bed bugs and not another biting insect such as mosquitoes or fleas in this scenario. The services and solutions for pest control differ based on the species infesting your house or business.

Bed bugs are nocturnal, only emerging to eat at night, making them difficult to detect. They prefer to hide in cracks and crevices near their chosen feeding spot throughout the day (usually a bed). It will be easier to determine if you have a bed bug infestation if you can recognize the usual indicators of bed bugs.

Correctly identifying a bed bug or a bed bug bite will assist you in selecting the most efficient pest control approach, saving you both time and money.

2 Decide on your method

Professional or do-it-yourself?

Even though there are DIY alternatives for reducing bed bug populations, these are unlikely to entirely remove an established infestation.

The DIY alternative requires you to adopt a proactive approach to treating an infestation, which will take a lot of time because you will need to closely check the DIY treatment’s effectiveness. To make your DIY treatments as efficient as possible, you’ll also need a basic understanding of common bed bug hotspots, as well as how and where they can spread to ensure that all potential regions of infestation are monitored and treated.

The professional remedy requires you to contact your local Apex Pest Control specialist at the first sign of bed bugs so that BPCA (British Pest Control Association) certified professionals can begin treatment right away.

Treatment for bedbugs at home (not recommended)

If you opt to deal with bed bugs on your own, there are a few actions you can take right away to try to deal with a little infestation.

How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs Without Spending a Lot of Money

1. Inspect – look for living bed bugs in places like mattress seams, bed frames, headboards, around the border of carpets, and neighbouring furniture (cabinets, drawers, armchairs, and couches).
2. Wash – wash-infected bedding should be washed at a high temperature of at least 60°C for at least 90 minutes.
3. Heat – Place goods in a tumble dryer for a minimum of 30 minutes if possible.
4. Vacuum – Vacuum your bed, mattress, and any other areas where bed bugs have been discovered. Clean along the walls and around the borders with the hose attachments. After that, take the vacuum outside to empty it into an outdoor bin and firmly seal it.

These procedures can help contain the problem, but they do not guarantee that a bed bug infestation will be entirely eradicated. An expert, professionally qualified pest controller is the most efficient approach for comprehensive bed bug removal.

Treatment for bed bugs by a professional

Bed Bugs and How to Get Rid of Them in Your Home

It will still be upsetting to wake up to find bed bug bites, especially if there are young children involved. If you’ve completed all of the proper bed bug preventative measures but haven’t had any luck with DIY treatments, it’s time to call a pest control expert.

Our professionals at Apex Pest Control know how bed bugs behave and utilize their knowledge and experience to select the most efficient bed bug control options for your property. We provide a variety of bed bug options, including heat pod treatment and pesticides, to successfully manage a bed bug infestation at all stages of its life cycle, from eggs to fully mature adults.

Bed Bugs in Your Business: How to Get Rid of Them

Businesses in the hospitality industry are at the highest danger when it comes to bed bugs. The enormous number of traffic that hotels, B&Bs, and motels experience each day raises the likelihood of a bed bug infestation.

Brand reputation, customer evaluations, employee morale, operational efficiency, and eventually revenue and profitability are all affected. DIY bed bug treatment is just too dangerous and cannot guarantee success when it comes to bed bugs and businesses. Expert bed bug control should be left to a certified, experienced pest controller for comprehensive protection.

We provide training to help educate your team on how to successfully recognize the early signs of bed bugs in hotels and what to do before an infestation takes hold at Apex Pest Control.

3 Take Initiative

Contact us right now to get rid of your bed bug infestation and any tension or worries you may have about pests in your home.

The first step in learning how to get rid of mice is to decide if you want to handle things the easy way or the hard way. It can be as simple as making single phone contact with a pest control professional to help get rid of mice, or it can feel like you’re chasing invisible mice through walls. Here’s everything you need to know about getting rid of mice if you’re courageous enough to take on these disease-carrying rodents on your own.

1. Remove all possible entrance points.

Building a mouse-proof home, also known as rodent-proofing, is an efficient strategy to prevent mice infestations from spreading or arising in the first place. Eliminate points of entrance and easy access to protect your property from mice. Due to a mouse’s capacity to fit itself into even the tiniest of openings, this can be tough (one-quarter of an inch and up). A fair rule of thumb is that if a pencil can fit through a crack, hole, or opening, a mouse can too.

Seal foundation cracks as well as apertures in the walls, such as where utility pipes and vents are located. Steel wool and caulking work well in this situation. As a sealant, avoid using plastic, rubber, wood, or anything else that mice can readily nibble through. Make sure the sweep on your door creates a seal against the threshold when it’s closed, and get weather stripping for door and window gaps.

2. Make use of mousetraps.

Mousetraps are the most effective approach to help get rid of mice in an ongoing infestation. For mild to moderate mouse populations, traditional wooden snap traps can suffice but keep in mind that most people underestimate mice infestations. It’s not unusual to set a dozen traps for a single mouse – or what you believe is a single mouse. Use a lot of it. It’s also a good idea to set up a variety of traps. In addition to the wooden traps, use bait traps, multiple-capture live traps, and adhesive traps. This increases your chances of catching all of the mice, as some may be attracted to certain traps and know how to evade them.

3. Select the best mouse trap bait.

You can use mouse-approved foods like chocolate, peanut butter, bacon, oats, dried fruit, or hazelnut spread as bait, or you can use whatever food the mice have been consuming in your home. Tie the bait to the trigger with a fishing line or dental floss when you’re ready to set the baited trap. This will ensure that the mice receive their due without “stealing the cheese.” A hot glue gun can also be used to secure the bait. Every two days, replace the bait with new bait. If the food isn’t working, try using cotton balls or feathers as nesting material.

4. Mouse traps must be placed correctly.

Placing the traps perpendicular to the walls and with the trigger part towards the baseboard is a good idea. This encourages the mouse to run straight into the bait as it scurries along the walls, rather than running into the trap from the wrong direction, which would trigger it prematurely. Mice don’t go more than 10 or 20 feet from their food sources and nesting grounds (i.e., their territory), so set traps wherever you observe mice or indicators of mice, such as rodent droppings or “rubbings” on baseboards and walls. Every two days or so, switch trap locations. Mice, unlike rats, are inherently interested and will not avoid traps.

5. Bait stations.

Bait stations (also known as bait packages) are sealed packets with meal or pellets inside. They’re usually wrapped in plastic, paper, or cellophane, which makes it easy for mice to nibble through and get to the preserved, fresh bait. The mice eat the bait and die as a result. While these chemicals can help you get rid of mice, they should only be handled by trained pest management professionals to safeguard your safety, your children’s safety, and your pets’ safety.

6. While good sanitation will not keep mice away, bad sanitation will.

Mice may live on as little as 3 to 4 grams of food per day, so a few crumbs here and there will suffice. Vacuum your floors and wipe down your counters to remove any residue, crumbs, or potential food sources. Glass jars or airtight containers are ideal for storing food. Don’t forget to lock up your trash. Mice have powerful incisor teeth that allow them to gnaw through almost anything, including concrete if the whim strikes them, so plastic bags are no match for these voracious eaters.

7. Get rid of the mice both inside and outside the house.

Remove any debris that mice might use to hide. Keep weeds at bay and eliminate burrows and nesting places as you come across them. Nesting and burrowing can be prevented by lining your home’s base with a strip of thick gravel. The less clutter and debris you have about your home and property, the easier it will be to notice indicators of rodent activity and stop mice in their tracks.

8. Mice vs. Cats.

Mice are the favourite prey of many cats. Even the dogs will join in the fun. If you have pets, they may be the most effective way to catch a mouse without having to raise a finger. If you don’t already have a pet, now is a good time to quit watching cat videos on YouTube and get one. Many farms utilize farm or barn cats to keep mice under control. Of course, some pets are unconcerned with mice, which is understandable given how many owners treat their pets.

Still can’t seem to get rid of those annoying mice? We will discover intruding mice, determine the most effective technique to get them out of your house, and then tailor a strategy to keep them from returning with the Apex Pest Control rodent control service. To get started, schedule an inspection today.