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Professional garden pest control services in Herefordshire and Worcestershire deliver expert solutions for outdoor infestations, including rats, mice, moles, wasps, and invasive insects. Our integrated approach combines targeted chemical treatments, humane trapping, and environmentally responsible biological control methods, overseen by our in-house entomologist.
PGM is committed to providing fast, affordable, and reliable professional pest control services, ensuring effective results and long-term protection for residential and commercial properties.
Pest control isn’t limited to common pests like mice, rats, or wasps. Gardens can host a wide variety of pests that cause significant problems for both domestic and commercial spaces. Effective control requires understanding these pests and targeting them with the right measures.
The adult moth typically has white wings with a brown border, though some may appear completely brown or clear.
Lifecycle: Female moths lay pale yellow eggs under leaves. These hatch into caterpillars with greenish-yellow bodies and black heads. As they grow, they develop black and white stripes and can reach up to 4cm in length.
Damage: Caterpillars spin webbing among leaves and branches while feeding, which can severely damage box trees.
Control Measures:
Manually remove caterpillars where practical.
Prune stems covered with webbing and safely destroy them.
Use insecticides if necessary—ensure thorough spraying penetrates webbing. Repeat treatment if infestation is heavy.
Fuchsia mites are listed among the top pests by the Royal Horticultural Society for their destructive impact on garden plants.
Control Measures:
Pruning: Carefully prune affected areas and dispose of cuttings to prevent further spread.
Treatment Options:
Insecticide sprays can be applied 2–3 weeks after pruning.
For eco-friendly alternatives, horticultural oil spray or insecticidal soap can be applied every 7–10 days.
While it’s easy to focus solely on the damage pests cause, it’s important to consider the beneficial role of insects in your garden. Before using insecticides, explore environmentally friendly alternatives and targeted control methods that minimise harm to your plants, beneficial insects, and the surrounding ecosystem.
PGM is a family-run team built on certification, local knowledge and trust.
Led by RSPH Level 3 technician, Phil Martin, we provide fast, affordable solutions for every home and business in Herefordshire & Worcestershire
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