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This week brings fresh reports of a significant increase in the rat population across the UK. Rats are becoming immune to rodenticides More worryingly, the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU), recent survey results highlighted that 74% of the rats they analysed carried a resistance gene. In 2017, one rat was found to have two different resistance genes; referred to as ‘hybrid resistance’. The CRRU reported concerns that the recent survey identified 1 in 5 rats with the hybrid resistance in widespread locations across the country. The CRRU found that ⅓ of Farmers don’t know which rodenticides they are using The CRRU also found that only 28% of farmers claimed to know the active ingredient in the rodenticides they were using. Why is this a problem? Rodenticides are hazardous to non-target species. They can cause illness or death to wildlife which are exposed to their active ingredients. The public doesn’t generally hold a fondness for rats but indigenous wildlife is another matter. Rodenticides, when not used responsibly and under strict controls, can cause the death of much loved British wildlife such as barn owls, otters, field mice, voles and kestrels. There is also a risk of accidental exposure to humans. Rodenticides are also harmful to the environment. The solution? Solutions include: Increased preventative pest control measures Employing risk management hierarchies tailored to the sites where rat infestations are prevalent Reducing wildlife exposure Improved user practices Periodic assessments of users’ knowledge, attitudes and practices Regular surveys of exposures to wildlife and resistance in rodents Why do we need to continue to use rodenticides? There is an important balance to be struck. These products play an important role in food hygiene, public health and animal husbandry. Their use is essential for the protection of human and animal health and yet when used incorrectly or irresponsibly they cause widespread contamination of wildlife in the UK. It is unacceptable to: × Ignore obvious, non-toxic, measures that would make sites less attractive to rat infestations × Repeatedly use rodenticides rather than addressing the root causes of rat infestations A final message from the CRRU: “The onus is squarely on rodenticide users to maximise their knowledge and make responsible fact-based decisions about control measures.” ASK YOUR PEST CONTROLLER ABOUT RESPONSIBLE RODENTICIDE USE. ALWAYS MAKE SURE YOUR PEST CONTROLLER TELLS YOU WHAT PRODUCTS THEY ARE USING TO TREAT YOUR PEST PROBLEM. CHECK YOUR PEST CONTROLLER IS FULLY QUALIFIED, INSURED AND A MEMBER OF A RECOGNISED TRADE BODY. If you’re having a problem with rats in Herefordshire or Worcestershire, give PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford a call on 01981 251116 or 07964 370480 for a free no-obligation chat. If you prefer, you can email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk or you can use the live chat facility on our website. We’re always on the end of the ‘phone for advice so don’t worry about your pest problems, give us a call now.

As a local family run business, we help and support our residential and commercial customers with all their pest control needs. Some of the types of pests PGM & SON are experts at dealing with include; Rats, Mice, Cockroaches, Bed bugs, Wasps, Woodworm, Carpet beetles, Carpet moths, Flies and Fleas. Pests can damage property and their mess can quickly build up. Our Hygiene, Cleaning and Specialist Waste Clearance service is designed to tackle these problem areas within your business or home. Call us today for advice on 07964 370480. Your Local Pest Controller Herefordshire & Worcestershire -------------------- PGM & SON PGM Pest Control T: 07964 370480 E: contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk PGM - Your Local Pest Control Company In Herefordshire WHO ARE WE? PGM & SON provide pest control solutions to individuals and businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We offer a variety of techniques, including pesticide free and organic solutions, preventative and proofing works and more traditional methods. We can eradicate your pest problems - rats, mice, flies, fleas, squirrels, moles, rabbits, cockroaches, clothes & carpet moth, carpet beetles, bedbugs, wasps, bees, hornets, and birds. Call us now for a personal, polite, smart and professional service. WHAT DO WE DO? PGM & SON provide pest control solutions to residential and commercial businesses across Herefordshire. Our company is a respected and experienced pest control service. Any of your bug and pest problems will be quickly eliminated with quality & guaranteed work by our professionally trained technicians who can control pests safely, legally and effectively. Residential and Commercial Pest Control Services in Hereford Ant Control – Some ant species can pose risks to the structure of a building whilst others can give a very nasty bite! By taking practical steps to eliminate ants and then ensuring you prevent a re-infestation, you can soon take control of the problem. Call us today for advice. Bed Bug Control - We offer bed bug control for Herefordshire commercial properties such as B&Bs and hotel chains as well as Hereford residential premises. We bring our experience and know-how on every job. But what really sets our services apart from others is our attention to the unique needs of each client. We are your local pest controller in Hereford. Bird Mite Control - Bird Mites are very small and are closely related to ticks. Like ticks, certain types of mites are parasitic on humans and will occasionally infest Hereford homes, commercial property and Herefordshire office buildings. Carpet Beetle Control - Finding holes in your carpet, clothes and general upholstery in and around your home is the number one sign of carpet beetles. Although the name suggests they live within your carpet, they will also feast upon all sorts of fabric, clothing, furs, and stuffed specimens. Give us a call today to help inspect your Herefordshire home for pests. Carpet Moth Control - If you notice small balding patches in the corners and at the edges of your carpets, the chances are that you have an infestation of carpet moths. This is a problem that needs immediate attention because it will continue to get worse. Carpet moths are stubborn when it comes to leaving your Hereford home! Cluster Fly Control Services - As flies can enter your home or business every time someone opens a door, controlling them can be challenging. We can help with cluster fly control. Cockroach Control - Cockroaches reproduce at record speed and they are disease carries so it’s important to treat a cockroach infestation as soon as one presents. Call PGM Pest Control Hereford at the first signs of activity to avoid serious related health risks. Flea Control - Ridding a home of fleas can be a frustrating and costly endeavour. Unlike some pests encountered around the home, fleas cause discomfort and irritation to both pets and people. Green Pest Control | Environmentally Friendly Pest Control in Hereford - Our green pest control solutions emphasise quality service, food safety, public safety, collaboration and communication, respect for the environment and the protection of your facility and reputation. Hornet Nest Control - Hornets are an asset to the environment as they are important pollinators and natural predators. Often known as nature’s pest controllers, they control other small pests, such as aphids, making them a gardener’s best friend. However, we know they can be a nuisance and potentially dangerous to some people and pets. Loft Clearance, Removal & Disposal of Contaminated Material Servicing Herefordshire & Worcestershire - PGM & SON are specialists in the removal of contaminated loft insulation, pipe lagging, pest corpses and pest faeces such as rat and mouse droppings and bird guano, including disinfection, cleaning and the laying of new insulation and pipe lagging throughout Herefordshire. Mouse Control – Mice are a public health pest and can cause serious harm. They are carriers of nasty diseases such as salmonella and listeria which they can spread to humans. Mice can also multiple quickly which can increase the problem exponentially. Taking control of a mice infestation quickly is important, so call us today for help and solutions in Hereford. Moth Control – Pretty much all moth types love to live in dirty, dark and humid places where nobody disturbs them for long periods. This gives them the time and freedom to destroy clothes and food. Call us today for advice on how to get rid of, and prevent, moths in the Herefordshire home and business. Rat & Rodent Control - Unfortunately rats and mice live wherever humans live. These rodents have a remarkable ability to adapt and survive. As they forage for food, they will inadvertently contaminate food storage areas, and damage buildings, and other property by their constant gnawing and burrowing. They also can spread diseases to people and pets. Silverfish Inspection and Extermination - Have you seen silverfish in your Hereford business or property? Silverfish may be an indicator of a damp problem so it’s always best to get it checked out. Silverfish are small wingless insects around 12mm long and silver in colour with a distinctive cigar-shaped body. Check your Hereford property or contact us today. Wasp Nest Control Hereford -Wasps are an asset to the environment as they control other small pests. However, we know they can be a nuisance and potentially dangerous to some people and pets. Call our Herefordshire wasp control hotline if you have a wasp nest you need to get rid of. Woodworm Infestation Control – Woodworm can cause very expensive damage to properties and woodworm itself can be difficult and costly to treat. DIY treatments are rarely effective so call in the professionals to treat your woodworm. CALL US TODAY FOR PEST HELP AND ADVICE GOT PESTS? WE'VE GOT IT COVERED!

From all the team at PGM & SON Pest Control Hereford we wish you all a happy, rodent-free and pest-free New Year! A reminder of the services PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford carry out across Herefordshire and Worcestershire:- Pests we can help you with: Rats and mice Cockroaches Bedbugs Fleas Insects Cluster flies Wasps Carpet moth Carpet beetle Clothes moth Ants House flies Moles Squirrels Flying insects Crawling insects Silverfish Pest Control Services we carry out: Residential pest control Insect identification Commercial pest management and control Pest waste cleaning Pest waste removal Loft waste clearance Loft re-insulation Pest proofing works - A few reasons why you should choose PGM Pest Control from all the rest - We’re award winning: Awarded Sole trader of the year 2019 in the British Pest Management Awards (BPMA) and finalists in Family Business of the Year category 2019 Herefordshire Business Awards We’re local We’re family run Our staff are professionally trained & qualified under the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) We are a member of National Pest Technician’s Association (NPTA) We’re also members of industry recognised continuing professional development scheme BASIS Prompt We come Fully Insured - £5m public liability insurance for your peace of mind We hold a Tier 1 Waste Carrier’s License We offer Fast Response times and out of hours availability We provide confidential, Discreet Services We promote Environmentally Friendly & non-toxic solutions We offer clear, fair and transparent pricing – Value for Money Services If you need Pest Control in 2021 in Hereford give PGM & Son Pest Control a call. IF YOU'VE GOT PESTS, WE'VE GOT IT COVERED! | Call us today on 01981 225116 / 07964 370480 for a free no-obligation quote. Or email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk

Today we’re taking a look at The Top Five Pests you’re most likely to encounter this Winter. 1. Rodents Although rats and mice are around all year they tend to become more of a problem in the winter months as they start to move indoors looking for food and water and safe, warm harbourage. If you’ve seen a rat or mouse in your home, business or garden you may well have a rodent infestation. Rat Fact For the first time ever, one of Britain’s highest animal honours, the PDSA Gold Medal, has been awarded to a rat for sniffing out landmines in Cambodia. HeroRAT magawa is a giant pouched rat trained to detect landmines by charity APOPO. He has discovered 39 landmines and 28 items of unexploded ordnance to date making him the charity’s most successful HeroRAT. Wow - Rats Amazing! That’s one heroic rodent Ratfans. 2. Squirrels Squirrels may well look cute and fluffy but they can cause significant damage to both property and the environment. The non-native grey squirrel causes irreversible damage to trees and properties and is the culprit in the demise of the UK’s native red squirrel population. Squirrel Fact Squirrels’ teeth never stop growing! Makes you think about how they keep them in check doesn’t it? Well a squirrel can quite easily gnaw through wood, aluminium, lead, copper, plastic, vinyl siding, sheet rock, asphalt, and mortar, virtually anything that is softer than the hard enamel on their teeth. That’s just nuts! 3. Flies Cluster flies may continue to cause a problem until temperatures drop further and they finally remain inside until spring arrives and they return to the Herefordshire fields to continue their life cycle. Cluster flies aren’t a disease carrying pest, however, they do have a habit of forming clusters when hibernating often in significant numbers in the upper spaces of properties such as roof spaces, eaves and upper rooms which can be a nuisance. Did you know? Cluster flies feed on earthworms! 4. Cockroaches Cockroaches don’t generally thrive outside so you’ll find them inside and German cockroaches love hot, humid conditions so as the winter draws in and the heating goes on you may discover a cockroach problem. Cockroach fact Cockroaches date back over 300 million years so even our pre-historic ancestors had to endure the cockroach! Yabba dabba doo! 5. Wasps When we think of wasps it often conjures up an image of hot, sunny summer months batting away the buzzing pests. However wasps can continue to cause a problem right into winter. High temperatures coupled with artificial lights and central heating can confuse hibernating Queen wasps in Winter to come out of hibernation. This can lead to problems in a house with wasps and even people getting stung! Wasp Fact The largest wasp nest ever recorded was found on a New Zealand farm in April 1963, having fallen from the tree in which it had been hanging as it was so heavy. When whole, the nest measured 12ft 2 inches in length and 18ft in circumference. We wouldn’t want that in the back garden! Rats, mice, cockroaches, cluster flies, wasps and squirrels are all commonly found pests in Herefordshire. If you are having a problem with rats, mice, cockroaches, cluster flies, wasps or squirrels in your home or business give PGM & Son Pest Control a call today For all your pest control needs, give PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford a call on 01981 241334 or 07964 370480 for a free no-obligation chat. If you prefer, you can email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk , or you can use the live chat facility on our website. We’re always on the end of the ‘phone for advice so don’t worry about your pest problems, give us a call now. Got Winter Pests? We’ve got it covered!

Have you seen a rat in broad daylight recently? Rodent control and rodent proofing have never been more important as reported rodent problems have shown a sharp increase over 2020. With some pest professionals partly attributing the increase to 2019’s mild winter conditions, the widely held belief across the industry is the increased rodent population has been exacerbated by the continued lockdown measures across the country. The milder winter in 2019 may have increased the rodent breeding season meaning a larger population of rodents in winter 2020. Rodents look for food and water sources as the weather gets colder, seeking indoor harbourage for the winter months. A larger breeding population in 2019 means increased numbers of rodents seeking out safe harbourage, food and water sources indoors this winter. TO PROOF OR NOT TO PROOF? Effective pest proofing is essential to maintaining sustainable, environmentally friendly pest management. Top reasons to pest proof your home or business: Reduce the impact on the environment – eradication is less necessary meaning non target species are less likely to be impacted and a reduction in use of chemicals is always a good thing! Restoring natural order, as far as is possible or practicable, allows natural predators to carry out pest control. Sustainable measures – it’s not sensible, sustainable or responsible to regularly eradicate. Regular use of rodenticides is not recommended for the reasons mentioned in point 1 and there is the additional issue of rodents becoming rodenticide resistant. Cost effective – it’s a cost-effective way to carry out pest prevention and has the added bonus of ensuring that your property is regularly maintained which saves money in the long term on repairs and restoration. But individuals and businesses fail to take adequate pest proofing measures. A recent survey by one of the UK’s biggest pest control companies reported that 90% of its technicians said that customers who had experienced rodent infestations had not fully rodent-proofed their premises. THE PUBLIC REPORTS REGULAR SIGHTINGS OF RODENTS IN BROAD DAYLIGHT There has also been a significant increase in the number of sightings of rats in broad daylight. Many pest controllers put this down to the lockdowns with less waste generated as businesses have been forced to close and larger rat nest sizes so rats have had no option but to search for food during daylight hours. Rats are nocturnal creatures so sightings in daylight cause concern as there are likely to be large numbers of rats in the near vicinity. One of the UK’s largest pest control companies carried out a survey on rodent behaviour recently which found that: There was a 22% increase in rodent enquiries compared to the summer average over the past 6 years Pest technicians were mostly called out to restaurants (43%) then pubs (42%) with residential properties following closely behind (41%) and offices (36%) More than half of their pest technicians (59%) attributed the increased confidence of rodent behaviour to lockdown period at the beginning of the year reporting rats entering homes through toilets and, in one case through a letterbox!! If you’re having a problem with rats in Hereford give PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford a call on 01981 241334 or 07964 37048 0 for a free no-obligation chat. If you prefer, you can email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk or you can use the live chat facility on our website. We’re always on the end of the ‘phone for advice so don’t worry about your rodent problems, give us a call now!

Join PGM & SON Pest Control at 11am today to observe a two-minute silence, wherever you are, to mark Armistice Day; Remember those fallen and to honour those in our Armed Forces, past and present: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them

This week we’re looking at Pests in Historic Buildings whether the property is a Residential Home or a Charitable or Private Business Venture. We are asking ourselves: Why is prevention the key to Pest Control in listed buildings? Our Top 3 Answers to this question are: Prevent buildings and collections being damaged by pests Resolve any problems before they reach crisis point Target control measures to avoid wide-spread chemical treatments Our top tips for implementing a pest management program in a business or charity: Identify key staff Train your staff to recognise the signs of pests Make sure your key staff can prioritise areas that need addressing Establish preventative pest management systems and controls Know when to call in the professional pest controllers before a pest problem damages your building or collections Do you own or run an historic building whether as a residential, business or charitable entity? So what can listed building owners or managers do on a practical level? Keep pests out by proofing the property, for example by installing chimney cowls and bird spikes or mesh covers Deny pests harbourage, food and water Make sure you can recognise the main species of pest and be aware of the issues or damage they can cause Have in place a pest management programme which includes regular monitoring Improve your overall environment by carrying our regular maintenance Maintain good housekeeping and hygiene Review your strategies regularly to see how they can be improved PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE Seek advice and guidance from a professional pest controller – they’ve usually seen it all so will be best placed to advise you on what works and what doesn’t and, if they haven’t come across the problem before they will have access to expert knowledge and tried and tested solutions. What sort of pest issues do listed / historic buildings experience? Damage to materials including animal skins, fur, feathers, vellum, wool, parchment and hair. This may include items such as soft furnishings, furniture and collections that might include items such as costumes, dolls, rugs, curtains, taxidermy mounts, paintings and books to name just a few. Older buildings can contain dust and mildew which are ideal for some pests. Often, large historic buildings are difficult to keep clean which may also encourage pests. Older, larger listed buildings can be costly and difficult to maintain leaving them open to pests, particularly larger pests that can more easily access them such as birds and rats. Other problems that create ideal environments for pests include: Blocked chimneys and fireplaces Gaps between walls and ceilings Empty and unused spaces such as under storage or display cabinets Material linings on boxes and door strips such a felt and wool Old wasps’, bees’ and bird nests (often in attic spaces and eaves) Old ventilation and heating ducts Unused rooms, cellars, tunnels and secret spaces Furniture with hidden cracks and crevices A word on Bats Bats are quite often found in historic buildings. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 provides protection for all species of bat found in the UK. This means that it is ILLEGAL TO KILL OR DISTURB BATS IN THEIR ROOST. If you have bats in your property you must consult a professional pest controller or the Bat Conservation Trust for advice. To sum up, owning an historic building usually comes at a high price – don’t allow pests to increase your costs. Call in PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford for advice and solutions. Give us a call on 01981 241334 or 07964 370480 for a free no-obligation chat. If you prefer, you can email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk or you can use the live chat facility on our website.

Choose PGM & SON Pest Control your local Herefordshire based, award winning pest control company! Got Pests? We've Got It Covered! PGM & SON are your Local Herefordshire Pest Controllers. British Pest Management Sole Trader of the Year 2019 & Herefordshire Business Awards’ Family Business of the Year 2019 finalists PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford is a local, family run business providing a wide range of pest control solutions throughout the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. PGM & Son Pest Control provides Domestic / Residential Pest Control Services as well as Commercial Pest Management Programs. Our customers include Herefordshire residents and Herefordshire Businesses. We provide pest management to hospitality business such as cafes, theatres, restaurants, hotels, pubs and events management businesses as well public service business such as schools, churches and early years settings. We also provide pest management to agricultural businesses including farms and food suppliers, so we cater for a wide range of businesses across the county of Herefordshire. As well as pest treatments and solutions for rats, mice, bedbugs, wasps, hornets, moles, cockroaches, fleas, carpet moth, flies (including cluster flies and blue bottles), silverfish, pigeons and other birds, woodworm, ants, ladybirds, squirrels, and much more we offer pest related solutions such as: Pest waste cleaning and pest waste removal including loft clearance services Pest proofing and prevention Insect identification services Pest prevention, treatment and proofing advice and guidance End / Start of Tenancy fumigations, landlords ’health check and clean bill of health service Pest treatment certification, for example, certification of woodworm treatment in properties Bespoke pest control solutions, Environmentally friendly & non-toxic solutions Free, no obligation pricing / quotes PGM & Son Pest Control Herefordshire provide reliable, efficient and effective pest control services with transparent and competitive pricing. Look to PGM & Son Pest Control for: Fast call outs – same day service available Transparent, competitive pricing – there’s no hidden costs with us Professional trained to Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 2 standard; fully qualified, member of the National Pest Technicians’ Association (NPTA) and ongoing continuing professional development with industry recognised BASIS Prompt Peace of mind public liability insurance Upper tier waste carrier PGM & Son Pest Control is a local business which genuinely cares about the community and the county. Residents of Herefordshire who deal with PGM & Son recognise this in their support of our business by coming back to us in future and referring us to others. The PGM & Son green pest control approach has its roots in prevention and monitoring with a minimum reliance on chemical treatments. We actively promote our environmentally friendly approach, regularly blog about sustainable pest control measures and put education above eradication. We don’t just offer pest control treatments, we offer preventative advice and solutions and, importantly, we give customers our time – a rare commodity in this day and age! PGM & Son Pest Control supports local charitable causes; some of our previous support has been given to the Hereford branch of SSAFA, C.A.R.E. (Herefordshire) CIC and the Pontrilas Young Farmers. DON’T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT, CHECK OUT OUR REVIEWS: 100% Google reviews left by customers rated us as 5 Star! 100% of customers rates us as Excellent on Trustpilot! For all your pest control needs, give PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford a call on 01981 241334 or 07964 370480 for a free no-obligation chat. If you prefer, you can email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk or you can use the live chat facility on our website at www.pgmpestcontrol.co.uk We’re always on the end of the ‘phone for advice so don’t worry about your pest problems, give us a call now.

Pest Advice, Support and Guidance from PGM & SON, Hereford Pest Control A is for ANTS which can cause a problem in kitchens where they seek sweet foodstuffs. FLYING ANTS have a nuptial swarming flight during July and August. B is for BEDBUGS which we see more often these days due to increased travel, use of second-hand furniture and multiple occupancy buildings with high turnover. B is also for BATS which are a protected species in the UK. Always seek expert advice if you have bats roosting in your property. C is for COCKROACHES which carry disease. C is also for CARPET MOTH whose larvae feeds on feathers, fur, hair or wool and can cause significant damage to woollen carpets. D is for the DEATH WATCH BEETLE often found in stately homes where their grubs eat timber structures. E is for EARWIGS often disliked but are harmless and a minor agricultural pest. F is for FLEAS the most common the cat flea. F is also for FLIES which can transmit food poisoning, dysentery, typhoid or cholera. G is for GRAIN BEETLE often found in larder cupboards in bags of flour. H is for HORNETS twice the size of the common wasp! Their super strength sting can cause significant pain – ouch! I is for INSECTS a common name for a group of species. If you’re unsure what insect species you have, PGM & Son Pest Control offers an insect identification service. J is for jumping which FLEAS can do! K is for KNOWLEDGABLE which is what your PEST CONTROLLER should be! Always make sure your pest controller is fully qualified and a member of a recognised trade body. L is for LADYBIRDS which can cause problems in the Autumn when they can enter buildings in mass numbers, producing a foul-smelling liquid when disturbed which can cause staining to fabrics. The HARLEQUIN LADYBIRD is native to the Far East but has been spreading across Europe in recent years and is a predator of insects such as aphids. M is for MICE which can squeeze through a hole the size of a pen lid. They multiply rapidly and can cause damage to electrical wires in the home. M is also for MOLES which can cause major damage to gardens and grounds. M is also for MOSQUITOES which, in the topics, can transmit fatal diseases such as yellow fever and malaria. N is for the NATIONAL PEST TECHNICIAN’S ASSOCIATION, the trade body PGM & Son Pest Control is a member of O is for ORIENTAL COCKROACH, a species of COCKROACH P is for PROOFING and PREVENTION the key elements of keeping pests at bay. P is also for PIGEONS who foul buildings causing damage and their guano can cause health issues by spreading diseases such as Listeria and E-Coli. P is also for PGM & SON PEST CONTROL HEREFORD – THE AWARD WINNING LOCAL PEST CONTROL COMPANY IN HEREFORDSHIRE!! Q is for QUEEN BEE the leader of the hive. R is for RATS the pest most people dislike. They are disease carriers and they can gnaw through pipes. R is also for RABBITS which multiply quickly and cause damage to grounds. S is for SILVERFISH found in damp areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. S is for SQUIRRELS the grey variety has sadly all but decimated the native RED SQUIRREL species in the UK. T is for TICKS which transmit Lyme disease so long trousers and boots are essential when walking through the long Herefordshire grassy areas. U is for URBAN FOX opportunistic feeders that can be found in urban areas V is for VOLES also a protected species and not a pest but often mistaken by people for RODENTS. W is for WOODWORM often found in older style buildings they can wreak havoc to timbers. W is also for WASPS which can and do sting. X is for XYLODROMUS – AFFINIS a species of beetle that is found in Europe. Y is for YELLOW SWARMING FLY a species collectively known as the CLUSTER FLY which gather in huge numbers to invade attics and windows. Z is for ZORAPTERANS a termite which lives in small colonies beneath rotting wood. That’s our A-Z of Pests! If you have a problem with any of these pests and want more information, visit our website at www.pgmpestcontrol.co.uk For all your pest control needs, give PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford a call on 01981 241334 or 07964 370480 for a free no-obligation chat. We Are The Specialists in Pest Control If you prefer, you can email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk, or you can use the live chat facility on our website at www.pgmpestcontrol.co.uk. We’re always on the end of the ‘phone for advice so don’t worry about your pest problems, give us a call now.

PGM & Son Pest Control offer a number of solutions for those buying and selling property. Always make sure any properties you buy or let are pest-proofed and fully habitable for you, your family or your tenants. Pests and vermin can constitute a health hazard and they can cause damage to a property, so it is in your interest that any pest control problems are dealt with promptly and adequately before you buy or rent a property, whether it be residential or commercial. Did you know we provide: End of tenancy fumigation Pre-sale fumigation Landlord’s and Vendor’s Clean Bill of Health Check Pest waste cleaning and removal in properties, whether empty or occupied Pest proofing works Contaminated loft insulation and re-insulation services Insect identification service With Covid-19 restrictions lifting, the property market in Herefordshire is booming. The Government’s stamp duty holiday, in place until March 2021, appears to be giving the Herefordshire property market the boost it needs with many more properties coming onto the market and sales increasing. Over the period of lockdown, pest controllers saw an increase in pest activity for a number of reasons. Pests generally prefer to keep away from humans but with restaurants, pubs, cafes, schools, hotels and other public attractions being closed for long period or being used significantly less frequently, pests have found it easy to set up home and to get around unnoticed. Animals, like humans, are quick to adapt and pests have thrived during the Covid-19 pandemic. Many businesses and property owners have experienced pest problems, for example, birds nesting in empty properties and causing damage and significant amounts of mess. As people start to move property, they move furniture and carry out more thorough cleaning such as behind kitchen appliances and often, this is the time they will discover they have a pest problem. Bed bugs become active as human hosts take up residence, meaning that when you move into an empty property you may be disturbing dormant bed bugs. If you are moving into a rental property, you may find your tenancy agreement contains terms making the tenant responsible for dealing with pests / vermin before you move, and this may also mean ensuring that the property is free from any defects that may allow access for pests. If you are a Landlord and let a furnished property and the problem with pests was there when your tenant moved in, then it’s likely that you and not the tenant is responsible regardless of what the tenancy agreement says. Moving home can be an exciting time, many people have plans to carry out works to improve or change the property. Carrying out building, electrical and plumbing works can disturb pests. For example, rodents in the loft; birds nesting in the roof; wasps in the eaves; pigeon guano on the exterior surfaces. Rest assured, your trades people will most likely refuse to carry out the works until you have dealt with a pest problem. To avoid pest problems when you rent or sell your property or to deal with any pest problems you may have when you move, rent or buy a new property in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, call PGM & Son Pest Control. So whatever your pest problem, give PGM & Son Pest Control Hereford a call. We deal with: Rats Mice Bed bugs Cockroaches Pigeons and other birds Flies Woodworm Moles Squirrels And many more! Call us now on 01981 241 3345 or 07964 370480 or email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk