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At PGM Pest Control Hereford we’ve been busy bees of late with lots of rodent jobs. With the Beast from the East, the Pest from the West and the longest and coldest winter for many years, the rodent population has been on the rise. We see an increase in call-outs for rodent infestations at this time of year and, during 2017, PGM Pest Control has seen a huge rise in rodent activity across over the winter period. As the weather starts to improve we’ll be preparing for other pests such as cluster flies and wasps. So if you have a pest problem you need help with, if you’re looking for pest removal services email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk or call us on 01981 241334 / 07964 370480 or use our contact us page on the website for a free no-obligation quote. Need some help & advice with a pest problem? We have it covered! When you employ our services we can guarantee you the below:- Putting our customers first is the key to our exceptional service at every visit Local & family owned We bring family values to our business Our local presence enables quick communication and response We put our customers at the heart of our business Animal welfare is high on our agenda Operating a fair pricing policy - there are no hidden charges and our prices are reflective of the work required and service we provide Abide by strict health & safety guidelines Fully qualified, professional and trustworthy Fully insured, £5 million+ Liability Insurance 100% Qualified Staff 24 Hour Service "Pests are our passion, we follow the CRRU Code of Best Practice" ​ Are you looking for the best Pest Control Company in Hereford? We provide the most effective pest control treatments to eliminate any pest problem for residential and commercial properties. ​ Our team is trained and certified to protect your home or business from any pest! Pest Control Services in Hereford. Moles, rats, mice, cluster flies, wasps, fleas, bees, ants, woodworm, birds, bedbugs, bed bug control & removal. We are your local pest controller in Herefordshire. We service residential homes and commercial business throughout the county, reliable and we pride ourselves on customer service. Inspect. Detect. Protect. PGM provide local pest control solutions to individuals and businesses across Herefordshire. PGM was founded by Phil Martin who has extensive experience in his field, having trained under James Ostler former Vice President of the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) and owner of Positive Environmental Hereford, Herefordshire. ​ Fast, friendly, reliable, our professional Pest Control Service is well renowned throughout Hereford. Our team is up for every job, managing projects with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. We always stand behind our work, with customer satisfaction being our #1 priority. Contact us to learn more about us and how we can help you. #herefordpestcontrol #herefordshirerodentcontrol #residentialpestcontrolhereford #commercialpestcontrolherefordshire #24hourpestcontrolhereford

At this time of year, many homes experience higher levels of damp and mould caused by cranking the heating up, keeping the windows closed and drying clothes indoors. This causes condensation which has no-where the escape and that’s when you might see damp and mould on walls and around window frames in particular. It can also be a big problem in the loft as lots of newer homes benefit from insulation which is great for keeping warm but not so good for dispersing condensation. Like damp and mould, insects and bugs thrive in warm conditions where a water source is available. And, many insects, such as cockroaches, like to feast on soggy wood and wallpaper that the damp produces. There’s a few simple steps you can take to reduce the risk of damp, mould and bugs: 1. Keep all rooms to a steady low temperature – it doesn’t help keep changing the temperature frequently from room to room. 2. Air the property properly – if it’s too cold to open the windows make sure you are opening up any vents and making use of air bricks. 3. Keep your loft space as clear as possible particularly if you have thick insulation and an open water tank – consider covering the water tank to avoid further condensation. 4. Use a clothes’ horse to dry your laundry rather than covering up all the radiators. 5. Make good use of your cooker hood and bathroom ventilator. And, if you use a de-humidifier then don’t rely on it as a long term method of fixing the problem as it’s only masking it. 6. Seek professional advice to treat damp and mould. And if you find you’re sharing your home with bugs and insects like cockroaches as well as damp and mould, call in the expert pest controllers to help. Call PGM & Son to help get rid of your insect and bug problems - we inspect, detect and protect the whole of Herefordshire! Call us on 07964 370 480 or email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk

Ask yourself these questions: Can you smell a strong musky smell? Can you see droppings and are they confined to certain areas (e.g. around toilets)? Are there gnaw marks on your skirting boards, around doorways, on food stores? Can you see evidence of burrows, holes or well used travelling paths? Sounds like you’ve got a rat problem! Ask yourself these questions: Have you found evidence of food being nibbled? Can you see gnaw marks on materials such as wood, paper, cardboard, furniture and cloth? Can you see lots of dropping throughout? Sounds like you’ve got a mice problem! Ask yourself these questions: Have you been seeing sluggish flies? Can you hear a low bumbling buzz? Have you noticed your flies late at night when lights are on? Have you seen agitated bouncing around light fittings or close to light bulbs? Is there a fly infestation in your loft? Have you spotted unsightly tiny dark coloured spots of excrement on walls or windows that are difficult to clean off? Sounds like you’ve got a cluster fly problem! Ask yourself these questions: Can you see large earth mounds on your property? Are your grounds and lawns disturbed? Sounds like you’ve got a mole problem If you’re in need of mole removal Don’t despair! Call the pest experts today, at PGM & Son Herefordshire we’ll give you help, advice and solutions for all your pest problems. Call today for friendly advice and a free no-obligation quote on 07964 370480

Did you know the box caterpillar and fuchsia mite top UK garden pests list? In 2017, the box caterpillar and fuchsia mite topped the Royal Horticultural Society’s pest list and the RHS is predicting this will continue into 2018. It’s easy to forget the role of the humble insect when you see your prize roses damaged but we’d urge you to consider what benefits insects provide and what your options for treating any infestation are prior to going ahead with use of insecticides. There may be alternative solutions you haven’t considered that are better for the environment and the pests. You can find out more information about the box caterpillar and fuchsia mite on our website or call PGM & Son, Positive Pest Control Herefordshire for advice and information. The RHS is also warning of the deadly bacterial disease called Xylella which has devastated plants and trees in parts of Southern Europe. The RHS is calling for greater controls at the border as, currently, UK citizens can bring back any plants grown in the EU. So if you are going on holiday this year, think carefully before bringing home that clipping from the lovely plant, flower or tree you see abroad – it may cause a threat to the nation’s plants. Protect your Hereford garden in 2018 from pests and rodents, call PGM & Son Positive Pest Control for more help and advice. We are here to help!

Marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the famous Tower of London poppies have moved to Hereford Cathedral in the iconic display Poppies: Weeping Window. The sculpture, by artist Paul Cummins and designer Tom Piper, is free and open to the public from 14 March 2018 to 29 April 2018. We’d urge you to go and see this moving piece which shows thousands of the ceramic poppies cascading down the side of the cathedral from the window. See: https://www.herefordcathedral.org/news/poppies-weeping-window for more information. Go and see this amazing sculpture, in our amazing city, in support of our amazing Armed Forces! PGM & Son, Positive Pest Control Hereford.

Following the recent ‘Beast from the East’, forecasters are warning of more disruptive weather this weekend including snow, ice, rain and high winds. Many will be dismayed at this news given the disruption caused last time which saw thousands stranded, many communities without water and damage to roads and services. So our advice is to be prepared. And don’t drive unless it’s essential. Our top 5 tips for staying safe in your car are: 1. Avoid driving unless essential. 2. If you do have to drive, make sure your tyres are up to standard by checking the tread. 3. Always use a good quality screen wash – poor quality screen wash will simply ice up your windows and make driving hazardous. 4. Carry basic items such as a fully charged mobile phone, warm coat and weather-proof boots, blanket, water, ice scraper and food. If you live in a rural area take a shovel and something to get your vehicle moving if it gets stuck in snow (for example, a shovel and old carpet tiles for grip). 5. Make sure your vehicle has enough petrol to get you where you need to go – a simple tip that many people overlook! And, as a reminder, cold weather conditions bring the rodents in. Looking for food, water and harbourage, rodents will seek shelter in houses, commercial premises and out buildings. And the reality is that, where humans live, so do rats and mice and this means that they don’t discriminate – you’ll find them in urban, suburban and rural areas. Rodents transmit diseases common to man and also to domestic pets and livestock. During the cold weather snap, we expect higher call-outs for rodent activity so be aware and if you need to get rid of a rat or mice problem call PGM & Son Hereford. You can email us at contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk or call us on 01981 241334 / 07964 370480 or use our contact us page on the website for a free no-obligation quote.

As Hereford moves into spring, it’s time to give your home the top to toe treatment to help prevent future pests. Everyone loves a clean sparkling home in the spring-time and it’s a great way to keep your home pest-free! Follow our top 5 tips for cleaning your home to keep those pests away! 1. Give your kitchen a deep clean; wipe down the inside and outside of cupboards, clean behind the kitchen appliances and under the sink and give the floor a good mop. 2. Remove food sources; invest in some good plastic containers with lids to keep food such as cereals and biscuits in. 3. Check for any damage caused over winter or just general wear and tear; fix leaky pipes, broken seals and holes. 4. Give your hoover a good day out; hoover carpets, curtains and skirting boards to remove dust and mites. 5. Finally, attack your bedroom! Get rid of unwanted clothes (take them to the local charity shop), have a clear out under the bed and on top of the wardrobes, hoover everywhere (including your mattress). Did you know we are your local pest controller in Hereford, Herefordshire? We can give you some great tips for proofing your home or commercial business from unwanted pests and remove those pest problems too! Contact us today for a free no-obligation quote. contact@pgmpestcontrol.co.uk Tel 01981 241334 Mob 07964 370480

With Local Authorities in Wales considering plans to introduce monthly domestic waste collections, we are left wondering whether England will follow suit. In plans expected to increase recycling rates by reducing the frequency of waste collections, Local Authorities expect to generate savings at a time when many are struggling to balance the books. But householders, many of whom are expecting to see council tax increases in 2018, are up in arms about the proposals. At PGM & Son we fully support recycling, however, reducing waste collections needs careful thought and planning. In particular, to avoid the very real risk of a significant increase in fly tipping as people struggle to fit 4 weeks’ worth of waste into one wheelie bin. And, if a collection is missed (for example, due to the bad weather we experienced recently), that could mean a wait of 8 weeks before the waste is removed, posing a serious risk to both our wildlife and the environment. As the warmer weather approaches, an increased risk of pests is also likely. To eradicate and remove your rodents, call PGM & Son Positive Pest Control Hereford now on 07964 370480

At PGM & SON we educate our customers on the importance of pest prevention for your home or business to help you experience fewer pest problems. Here are just a few great reasons why pest prevention is so beneficial as part of your pest control strategy: Prevention eliminates the need for pest control treatments, thus reducing your costs and protecting your bottom line. Prevention can have alternative benefits you may not have expected. For example, using weather stripping around doors and windows can help prevent insects from entering your home, as well as making your home more energy efficient. Prevention eliminates the contact you have with bothersome and sometimes damaging pests. We specialise in helping you remove these unwanted pests in your home or business, Ants, Bees, Bed Bugs, Bird Mites, Carpet Beetle, Carpet Moths, Cluster Flies, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flys, Garden Pests, Moles, Mice, Rats, Rodents, Termites, Wasps, Woodworm and much more. Whether residential or business, preventative measures will help save you money in the long run, PGM & SON have lots of interesting tips and advice about how to stop the pests before they become a problem. Call us today for a free chat, we won't bite! The areas we cover are:- A Abbey Dore, Aconbury, Acton Beauchamp, Acton Green Herefordshire, Adforton, Alder's End, Allensmore, Almeley, Ashperton, Aston Ingham, Avenbury, Aylton, Aymestrey B Bacton Herefordshire, Bagwyllydiart, Ballingham, Bartestree, Beavan's Hill, Birley with Upper Hill, Bishop's Frome, Bishopstone Herefordshire, Black and white village, Blackwardine, Blakemere, Bodenham, Bolstone, Bosbury, Brampton Abbotts, Brampton, Bryan, Bredenbury, Bredwardine, Breinton, Bridge Sollers, Bridstow, Brilley, Brimfield Herefordshire, Brobury, Brockhampton-by-Ross, Brockhampton Herefordshire, Burghill Burrington Herefordshire, Bush Bank, Byford, Byton Herefordshire C Callow Herefordshire, Canon Pyon, Clehonger, Clifford Herefordshire, Clodock Colwall, Combe Moor, Combe Herefordshire, Cornett Herefordshire, Cradley Herefordshire Craswall, Credenhill, Cusop D Dilwyn, Dinedor, Donnington Herefordshire, Dorstone, Downton Herefordshire E Eardisland, Eardisley, Eastnor Herefordshire, Edvin Loach, Ewyas Harold, Eye Herefordshire, Eyton Herefordshire F Fiddler's Green Herefordshire, Fownhope, Fromes Hill G Ganarew, Garway, Goodrich Herefordshire, Gorsley Common, Grafton Herefordshire H Hampton Bishop, Hatfield Herefordshire, Haywood Herefordshire, Hentland, Hoarwithy Herefordshire, Holme Lacy, Holme Marsh, Hope Mansell, Hope under Dinmore, How Caple Huntington Herefordshire I Ivington K Kentchurch, Kerne Bridge, Kilpeck, Kimbolton Herefordshire, King's Caple, Kingsland Herefordshire, Kingsthorne, Kingstone Herefordshire, Kinnersley, Kinsham, Kivernoll, Knill L Lea Herefordshire, Leinthall Earls, Leinthall Starkes, Leintwardine, Lingen Herefordshire Linton Penyard, Little Dewchurch, Little Hereford, Llandinabo, Llangarron, Llanrothal Llanveynoe, Llanwarne, Longtown Herefordshire, Lower Bullingham, Lower Lyde, Lucton Lugwardine, Luston, Luxley, Lyonshall M Madley, Mansel Lacy, Mansell Gamage, Marden Herefordshire, Marlbrook Herefordshire Mathon Herefordshire, Middleton on the Hill, Moccas, Monkland Herefordshire, Monnington on Wye, Mordiford, Moreton Jeffries, Moreton-on-Lugg, Much Birch, Much Cowarne, Much Dewchurch, Much Marcle N Norton Canon O Orcop, Orleton P Pembridge, Pen-allt, Pencombe, Penrhos Herefordshire, Perton Herefordshire, Peterchurch Peterstow, Pipe and Lyde, Pipe Aston, Pixley Herefordshire, Pontrilas, Preston on Wye Preston Wynne R Richard's Castle, Risbury, Rowlestone, Rushock Herefordshire S Sapey Common, Sarnesfield, Shobdon, St Weonards, Staunton on Wye, Stoke Edith, Stoke Lacy, Stoke Prior Herefordshire, Stretford Herefordshire, Stretton Grandison, Stretton, Sugwas, Symonds Yat T Tarrington, Tedstone Delamere, Thornbury Herefordshire, Thruxton, Herefordshire, Titley Totnor, Trumpet Herefordshire U Ullingswick, Upper Breinton, Upper Lyde, Upper Sapey, Upton Bishop V Vowchurch W Wacton Herefordshire, Walford, Ross-on-Wye, Walterstone, Warham HerefordshireWellington Heath, Wellington Herefordshire, Welsh Bicknor, Welsh Newton, Weobley, Westhide, Weston Beggard, Weston under Penyard, Whitbourne Herefordshire, Whitchurch Herefordshire, Whiteleaved Oak, Whitney-on-Wye, Wigmore Herefordshire, Wilton Herefordshire, Withington Herefordshire, Wolferlow, Woolhope, Woonton, Wormbridge, Wormelow Tump Y Yarkhill, Yarpole, Yarsop, Yazor If your location isn't listed above, then do call us, we will do our best to accommodate. For more information on how to prevent pests invading your home or business in Herefordshire, contact us - the professionals - PGM & SON Pest Control Hereford. We provide exceptional pest control services that include inspection and prevention to help you eliminate the conditions that may be attracting pests. Contact us today to schedule your first appointment!

PGM & Son provides preventative pest control services for residents of Herefordshire. Our staff are specially trained in performing comprehensive household inspections. The best advice, however, is to not wait until you’re experiencing pest infestations. The damage they can do to your home and the well-being of your family can be devastating. The best approach is to prevent pests from ever getting a foothold in your home. PGM & Son provides preventative pest control services for residents and commercial businesses of Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and South Wales. ​ Our exterminators are specially trained in performing comprehensive household inspections. The best advice, however, is to not wait until you’re experiencing pest infestations. The damage they can do to your home and the well-being of your family can be devastating. The best approach is to prevent pests from ever getting a foothold in your home. Once they gain entry to your home, insects and rodents gnaw through wood, wires, and drywall, gradually but inevitably leaving no small amount of destruction in their wake. Even their nesting—in dark, warm, often moist crevices—typically results in rotten wood and mold growth, either or both of which undermine the integrity and longevity of your home. There's one silver lining in all this. The measures you need to take to minimise the likelihood of an infestation are the very same measures you should take to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. That is, in one fell swoop, you can pest-proof your home and help lower your monthly utility bills. It all comes down to this: In a tightly sealed, properly protected home, warm air stays indoors while cold air—and pests—stay out. One caveat is that even if you consider your home to be well defended against both drafts and pests, it may not remain that way throughout the long winter. The whipping winds, freezing rains, and falling snow that characterise winter storms create just the sort of vulnerabilities that pests capitalize on. Extreme weather puts chinks in the armor of your home in the form of the occasional blown-off shingle or a foundation crack caused by freeze-thaw cycles. If not repaired, these weak spots can lead to pest problems. #pestcontrolhereford

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