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15 Jul

Pest Control

Menstrie - FK11

Enquiry from: Paul A

Start Date: Immediate

Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Remove wasp nest at ground level (1 metre high) between 2 conifers What level of service do you require: One time extermination Property Type: Deta...

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05 Mar

Pest Control | Woodworm

Dunfermline - KY12

Enquiry from: David S

Start Date: Immediate

The roof void was examined and a slight scattered infestation by the common furniture beetle was located in the rafters and darling boards. The flooring will be removed prior to spraying.

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23 Aug

Pest Control

Stirling - FK8

Enquiry from: Jackie K

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Removal of bees from chimney

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22 Mar

Pest Control

Denny - FK6

Enquiry from: Alan M

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i moved into the property in december and it has a front porch which is not original to building and find woodlice every morning. also find one or two per week in the kitchen but i cannot see any sign...

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13 Sep

Pest Control

Stirling - FK8

Enquiry from: Karen G

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Over the last couple of days, I have smelt the most bizarre smell in my living room. It is like it is coming from the sofa. It’s best described as smelling like cow or horse dung. The other night...

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02 Sep

Pest Control

Larbert - FK5

Enquiry from: Angela H

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i have quite a lot of wasps going in under the eves at back of my house. i was wondering if i could get a quote for removal are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detach...

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27 Jul

Pest Control

Dunfermline - KY12

Enquiry from: Sue B

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I have taken on an allotment and it is overrun with marestail. I believe you need certificates to use fertilisers that are best for trying to deal with the problem. I I a look s pop at some isn’t...

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08 Jun

Pest Control

Stirling - FK8

Enquiry from: Elaine D

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remove wasp nest from eaves

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25 May

Pest Control

Stirling - FK7

Enquiry from: John C

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lots of bees congregating around roof of porch over front door are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domes...

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19 May

Pest Control

Falkirk - FK2

Enquiry from: Joyce M

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bees entering wall space through hole where cable goes in above back door to premises. look like bumble bees but could be honey bees and just a few bumble bees as well. not sure where they are going,...

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12 Mar

Pest Control

Grangemouth - FK3

Enquiry from: John B

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rat elimination from 2 gardens, ours and next door neighbour's! are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: rodents is the building: dom...

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26 Feb

Pest Control

Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10

Enquiry from: KENNY M

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rat holes in my back garden. rat holes also in next doors gardens are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: rodents is the building: d...

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04 Feb

Pest Control

Denny - FK6

Enquiry from: Bill T

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pigeon deterrance. have solar panels on roof. want to deter pigoens from landing on roof. what level of service do you require type

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05 Oct

Pest Control

Dunfermline - KY12

Enquiry from: Robert O

Start Date: Immediate

eradicate rat infestation on site. there are a number of nests. we are a kennels and cattery and poison cannot be used. what level of service do you require type

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29 Sep

Pest Control

Alloa, Clackmannan - FK10

Enquiry from: Liz T

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wasp nest under living room floor boards. wasps entering from ventilation brick under window. what level of service do you require type

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13 Sep

Pest Control

Grangemouth - FK3

Enquiry from: Mary B

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wasp nest at end of building at outside light

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27 Aug

Pest Control

Stirling - FK7

Enquiry from: Grace M

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Wasp nest in loft and in airport's at bottom of house

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30 Jul

Pest Control

Stirling - FK7

Enquiry from: Avril O

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i've noticed wasps going into a hole above the overflow pipe in the loft.i'm looking for a quote are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: terrace what pests are giving you gri...

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29 Jul

Pest Control

Bonnybridge - FK4

Enquiry from: Nancy M

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Wasp nest removed from rear of property

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27 Jul

Pest Control

Falkirk - FK1

Enquiry from: Rebecca D

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we need someone to deal with a wasp nest in one of our chimneys. they'll need to be able to access to roof. please contact me with any questions. we're happy to arrange a visit before you agree to quo...

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How much do Pest Controller services cost?

How much do Pest Controllers in Menstrie cost?
Costs for Pest Controllers around Menstrie can fluctuate relying on the sort of task that you want to have performed in your home. It's the question we get asked a lot "how much do Pest Controllers in Menstrie charge?". It's always better to have an idea of how much a Pest Controller will likely cost for their work. Rates will most likely vary based on the products and the tradesperson picked. The table reveals the types of task that Pest Controllers usually do and the typical cost range of these tasks. Some projects take longer to finish than others so prices do vary by task.

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The average price
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£150

Pest Controller job Pest Controller cost in 2024
Pest control in Menstrie £70-£129
Woodworm Treatment in Menstrie £231-£531
Wasp Nest Removal in Menstrie £70-£129
Flea Treatment in Menstrie £55-£135

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Pest Controller FAQs

Is landlord responsible for pest control?

It’s usually a big disagreement between tenants and landlords when determining who is responsible for pest control when a property is infested by bugs or other pests. Now it’s part of your responsibility as a landlord to make sure that the pests are prevented from infiltrating the property, however this responsibility is shared by the tenants in some aspects as well. So, how exactly do you determine who needs to resolve this problem and also who is financially responsible for it?

Generally, pest issues are one that has to be handled with immediate effect in order to prevent then from growing out of control into bigger issues. It may not seem like a big deal when see a single bug or cockroach, but the fact remains that just a single bug is an indicator of a much greater problem that’s looming. So, who is responsible for pest control? Let’s take a look!

Most often than not, the landlord is usually responsible for the basic pest control at a property. Now whether basic pest control implies making sure that the property is safe from common local pests to ensuring the property is adequately and regularly treated against pests, these activities are usually within the scope of the landlord’s responsibilities. Therefore, as a landlord, you must do all in your capacity to ensure your building is protected from pests and reaching out to an exterminator or other pest control companies whenever the need arises should be done without any form of delay. You may be tempted to research if the tenant is responsible, however to prevent bigger issues the pest needs to be controlled quickly without regard for who is responsible for the financial aspect of the treatment.

How can you prevent woodworm?

Though it's hard to maintain woodworm out totally, you can certainly make your home less enticing by:

 

Keeping all timber completely dry - The wetter wood ends up being, the less complicated it will be for larvae to bore with as well as stay in. Women timber beetles wish to give their offspring the best opportunity of survival so will certainly pick a wooden surface with this in mind.

 

Keeping your residence warmed and well ventilated - Home heating your house to an appropriate temperature while keeping it ventilated will minimize the possibility of moisture accumulation as well as saturation of wood.

 

Getting furniture made from good quality hardwood - Hardwood is understood for being most resistant to woodworm invasion due to its thickness and lack of nutrients for woodworm larvae to live off.

 

Sealing timber with varnish - Varnish makes it harder for wood uninteresting pests to pass through a wood surface area. It is also toxic. Attempt to re-varnish or seal any surfaces that have actually deteriorated in time.

 

Very carefully looking for indications of woodworm when purchasing antique or used furnishings - Always inspect that you are not bringing anything infested right into your house, checking for the tell-tale indicators defined over.

 

Eliminating contaminated wood from your house - If you learn that a piece of lumber is infested, remove it simultaneously preferably.

 

Changing infected timbers - Once contaminated hardwood has actually been removed, make certain to replace it with brand-new lumber that is appropriately prepared with a protective surface and also dealt with.

 

Deal with the wood with a woodworm treatment - take the aggressive action to avoid problem as well as deal with hardwood with a woodworm awesome.

 

Using flytraps - Flytraps can be made use of in a preventative technique to catch and also consist of adult timber uninteresting beetles prior to they have a possibility to mate.

How many eggs can a flea lay?
Females can lay up to 1000 eggs after feeding upon the poor pet. The complete life process takes over a month.
Are DIY Flea treatments effective?

Not always is the answer, unfortunately many of the products sold for household use by untrained professionals may not get rid of all the fleas in your home. If some fleas are left they will reproduce and you will end up with a flea infestation again.

how to get rid of mice?

Apart from the films where you’d notice cute little mickeys running around the house, in reality, only a few (if any) would feel comfortable living in a mice infested property. Being smart critters, mice can cause a home owner a series of issues when they infest a home or property. Rats are pests bringing about a plethora of health hazards. They’ll live comfortably off your food and under your shelter while also wrecking havoc everywhere they set their foot on in your home and even spread harmful diseases to humans. The wild rats can bite or even scratch when approached and will seek shelter anywhere possible like in your attic, kitchen, store and any damp area you can imagine. And worse still, they reproduce quickly as a female rat can give birth to six litters annually with up to 12 pups. Therefore, if left unattended to,an unwelcome visit can soon become an infestation within a little time.

 

 

To totally eradicate rats from your home, you can start by thinking like one. Like any other mammal, mice need food, water and shelter to survive and thrive. Removing one or all these three things can effectively help you get rid of rats in your home. Generally, there are several ways to get rid of rats which can be natural without the use of poison and artificial, with the use of poison.

 

The natural approach involves the use of peppermint oil and setting of traps. Using of peppermint oil is, however, not backed by any scientific evidence but according to several source it actually works. Simply dip a cotton wool inside a peppermint oil and place at strategic location throughout your home. Setting of traps can also be very trick as mice are very smart creatures who are always suspicious. So unless this is done in a cunning way, it might prove to be largely ineffective.

 

The most effective approach to get rid of mice by yourself would be to make use of poison. However, this method can be very deadly if not done with care. Overall, the best and safest way to eradicate mice from your home is to contact a professional pest control team for help as they possess the experience, knowledge and equipments to ensure a fast, safe and effective mice control.

Can I treat an infestation myself?

Yes, although pest control products available to the public are usually only suitable for dealing with very small pest infestations. If you have a nest or persistent pests, it’s best to contact a pest control professional. They have access to more suitable products.

how large can a Wasp Nest be?
At first, a wasp nest will start off very tiny, around the dimension of a golf ball or a walnut, when the Queen wasp starts to develop a nest in the springtime. Throughout the summer season the nest will grow as the number of wasps rises. The nest can expand to the dimension of a football or larger. It is best to deal with a wasp nest previously in the year before numbers boost as well as the wasps become much more aggressive in late Summer season.
how to tell if woodworm is active?

It can be rather hard to identify whether woodworm are energetic or whether the damages and also holes are historical, particularly if you buy a product of antique furniture with indicators of woodworm, or if you move right into a new location as well as find some indicators of woodworm. Apart from searching for as well as determining live or dead bugs the major methods of informing if woodworm are energetic are:

 

  • Fresh cleaning or frassing under or beside the holes
  • You can see light coloured timber in the holes, which have sharp edges
  • Edges of wooden light beams as well as joists are breaking away to reveal fresh, light timber beneath

The hardest part of the procedure is to appropriately diagnose if activity is present or historic so to start with there are some simple indications:

  • Brand-new exit openings in timbers, the shapes and size will certainly additionally identify the type of timber uninteresting beetle. The most typical, which is usually refered to as 'woodworm', is the usual furniture beetle (Anobium punctatum) as well as this leaves a rounded hole 1-2mm in size. It does depend on the type of timber however a brand-new opening is often 'intense' with a typical new wood colour where as an older opening might become dark as well as much less smooth.
  • Dirt, noticeable bore dirt called 'Frass' listed below the holes is usually the simplest sign of activity as aged dirt will blow away over time. Again the shape of the dirt can additionally aid identify the kind of beetle, Deathe watch beetle dirt has little 'bun' designed pellets noticeable to the naked eye.
  • Actual Beetles, on occasion you will certainly locate dead beeltes specifically on window sills as many emerge from springtime to the end of summer though its the Larva that cause one of the most harm with some kinds living and feeding for several years within the wood.
  • Crumbling hardwoods, this will certainly most commonly take place on floorboards as they have a tendency to be thinner than roof lumbers or joists and also will escape to the touch.

These are the most convenient signs of activity though there are expert examinations that can be finished most are not cost effective, the dampness material of the lumbers can additionally be an indicator as to whether infestation might take place as fairly completely dry timber will certainly not be susceptible (this would need a deep probe examination).

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