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DREAM Environmental Services provide an effective and responsible solution to any pest problem, indoors and outdoors, prov...

David Young

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Problems with moles or wasps? Rats or mice. Ants, woodworm Birds? Call anytime Quick response
Pest control all aspects. Bird control. Environmental cleans Solar panel proofing Bird netting. All aspect taken

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Dumfries & Galloway’s Leading Damp Proofing & Wood Rot Specialist We offer up to 30 years Guarantee We also carry out...

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15 Jul

Pest Control

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Rosaleen B

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Bee nest on the outside wall of bungalow

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02 May

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Millom - LA18

Enquiry from: Ian M

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Need gull deterrent put on chimney of house. Possibly removal of nest not too sure if they have started to nest or no yet.

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02 Nov

Pest Control | Woodworm

Carlisle - CA6

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Extensive woodworm in internal ceiling joists, we need a survey and quote please

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15 Aug

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Brampton, Carlisle - CA8

Enquiry from: Samantha R

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Flea infestation in all rooms

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14 Aug

Pest Control | Woodworm

Kendal - LA8

Enquiry from: Kate W

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please can you come and visit to give me a free quotation for woodworm treatment are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what pests are causing issues: woodworm...

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03 Aug

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Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: KA T

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2 bed flat, flea treatment

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31 Jan

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Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Janice V

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Jackdaws aw removed and nest debris taken away

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11 Oct

Pest Control

Cleator Moor - CA25

Enquiry from: Tracy H

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woodworm attic 2 bedroom semi are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domestic what level of service do...

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08 Oct

Pest Control

Cleator Moor - CA25

Enquiry from: Tracy H

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woodworm attic 2 bedroom semi are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what pests are giving you grief: insects is the building: domestic what level of service do...

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08 Oct

Pest Control | Woodworm

Cleator Moor - CA25

Enquiry from: Tracy H

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woodworm in attic of 2 bedroom semi how much to treat are you the property owner: owner of the property what pests are causing issues: woodworm how many rooms do you need to have treated: 1 room what ...

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25 Jul

Pest Control | Woodworm

Ulverston - LA12

Enquiry from: Tamzin O

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survey and treatment for wood worm for 4 bed house are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: semi detached what pests are causing issues: woodworm how many rooms do you need to...

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23 Jul

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Cleator Moor - CA25

Enquiry from: Christine M

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eradicating brown rats several of which i have now seen in my back garden. they are coming in from the field behind. are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what p...

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04 Jul

Pest Control | Woodworm

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Charles S

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inspect for beetle and woodworm and report

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09 Jun

Pest Control

Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Samantha B

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Having issue with seagull nesting on roof, it's aggressive and is attacking my dogs in the garden. Unavailable for a call Friday/Saturday

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01 May

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Kendal - LA9

Enquiry from: David G

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Small wasps nest in loft. Large wasp inside

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22 Apr

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Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Michael A

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Removal of a seagulls nest which is just in the process of being built on the roof of a house which is currently undertaking building work.

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03 Apr

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Whitehaven - CA28

Enquiry from: Robin G

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removal/extermination of rats are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached what pests are giving you grief: rodents is the building: domestic what level of service do you...

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10 Feb

Pest Control | Woodworm

Penrith - CA11

Enquiry from: David P

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i am looking for a report stating that there is no active woodworm in my house as i am selling it. i have been ***s and the previous owner told me the beams had been treated, i have since done some re...

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09 Feb

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Barrow-in-Furness - LA14

Enquiry from: Liam B

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we heard scratching in the loft, and have found one dead rat in the shed and 1 dead rat outside. we have had 2 blue bottle flys in the house now and i can smell dead rats coming from the loft hatch a...

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04 Feb

Pest Control | Woodworm

Ambleside - LA22

Enquiry from: Kath T

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we need quotes for woodworm treatment in a guide meeting hut in ambleside are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: other what pests are causing issues: woodworm how many rooms...

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How much do Pest Controller services cost?

How much do Pest Controllers in Cumbria cost?
Costs for Pest Controllers around Cumbria can vary depending upon the sort of task that you want to have actually performed in your home. It's the question we are asked a whole lot "how much do Pest Controllers in Cumbria charge?". It's generally good to have an idea of how much a Pest Controller will likely cost for their work. Prices will fluctuate based upon the products and the tradesperson selected. The table shows the sorts of task that Pest Controllers normally do and also the typical price range of these jobs. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by project.

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The average price
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£197

Pest Controller job Pest Controller cost in 2024
Pest control in Cumbria £77-£270
Woodworm Treatment in Cumbria £188-£454
Wasp Nest Removal in Cumbria £77-£270
Flea Treatment in Cumbria £67-£274

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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.

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.

what is pest control?

When thinking of pests, a lot of thing comes to mind - while some individuals think about bug and insects, others think about squirrels, raccoons, mice an rats, in fact some might even out deer in that category. And well, they’re all right! Pests simply refers to any insect, rodent or wildlife that’s considered to be unwanted or undesirable due to the fact that they invade people’s homes or businesses wrecking havoc, causing damages and increasing the risk of communicating a disease or illness. Therefore, a pest control refers to the process of managing, which can be by using repellents or deterrents, or removing pests from a residential or commercial property.

 

The act of managing or controlling pests can be carried out using a number of techniques. You can decide to kill them using the services of an exterminator or doing it yourself, but you can also incorporate other methods too. These methods includes making use of sound to serve as deterrent or repellent to the pests as well as making alterations around the property to prevent pests from entering. In general, you should know that it’s always preferable to prevent pest than having to face one that has already been infested. However, if the problem already exist then there’s no two ways around it, you’d have to get them removed first.

 

A professional pest control service can go a long way to help when it comes to managing and controlling pests in any property. They carry out an inspection of the property to ensure that there are no pests inside, figure out where the pests are coming from and entering into the house, deal with pests already in the home, advise whether there’s any damage as a result of the pests, spray regularly to prevent the pest if you wish and also seal off the possible entry points for the pests.

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).

how to get rid of fleas in house?

More than being just a pesky nuisance, fleas are actually a risk to the health and overall wellbeing of your pets. As a result, when discovered in your personal space, there’s a need to do all in your capacity to ensure they’re totally eradicated. If you wish to learn an effective way to get rid of fleas, then you must go beyond simply learning a few tips on bathing your dog. This isn’t battle that can be won at once, it’ll take days or even weeks due to the life cycle, habits as well as abilities of the fleas. To get started, here’s what you need to know about getting rid of fleas in the house.

 

To get optimum results from a deep clean, there’s the need to take out  and wash all bedding including pet bedding. Also, take the pets out of the house and move the furnitures in order to fully expose all the hidden areas in the house. Once done, the next step would be to vacuum the space thoroughly ( using the beater bar style as recommended by the experts) and dispose off the vacuum bag or wash the waste container after vacuuming. Vacuuming does not only make the area clean and clear out the flea dirt, but the suction also forces larvae to come out of their insecticide-resistant cocoons quickly which goes a long way to simplify your work when you introduce the treatment.

 

The vacuum deep clean task should be repeated every other 10 days for about a month based on the severity of the flea infestation as well as the frequency at which you spot the fleas when cleaning. What’s more? The pet bedding should also be washed every week for about a month to prevent the re-infestation of the pesky bugs. It’s however important to note that if the problem is a serious one or you house infested is a heavily carpeted one, steam cleaning may be necessary once you’re done with the vacuuming.

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 to get rid of rats in garden?

Being smart critters, a rodent infestation of a garden can cause the owner a lot of problems. Rats are pests bringing about a wide range of health hazards. They’ll camp in your compost, eat away your fruits and vegetables, gnaw through fences, containers and planters 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 greenhouses, shed and even in your home. 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 in next to no time.

 

In order to get rid of rats, you can start by thinking like one. Like any other mammal, they 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 garden. 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.

 

If you wish to use the natural approach, you can try using peppermint oil or laying of traps. Rats are known to hate peppermint and it’s also alleged to mask their pheromone trails. Simply soak cotton wool balls in peppermint oil and position them strategically through out the garden. The second natural approach is more of a trial and error case as rats are always very suspicious and it’s possible your traps fail to catch any unless you’re very cunning with the placement.

 

The most effective method is, however, the use of poison to get rid of rats. Simply mix the poison with food in small quantities and place at strategic locations throughout your garden to get rid of the rats, However, this must be done with great care.

How to get rid of fleas from your home?

Fleas are a problem to get rid of when they have actually taken over your house. They breed so promptly that if you find just one flea in your house it's too late.

Fleas are parasites, which means that they need a host to live off. So if you have a pet cat or pet dog, they will jump onto them and also survive off their temperature, hair and blood.

They can additionally make it through in your carpets, simply coming near you to suck on your blood for the day before returning, so you're not risk-free even if you do not have family pets

If you discover you have fleas, there are some things you need to do as soon as you can to get rid of them.

  • Treat your pets.
  • Briefly remove your animal from your house
  • Laundry all your clothes and also sheets
  • Obtain a fogger
  • Hire the pros

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