Indoor Pests...
Below are our articles on the subject of Indoor Pests. If you can't see what you are looking for our other categories are displayed on the left under 'Our Quick Links'...
Common Home for Pests: Nooks and Crannies
How an awareness of the use made by many common pests of nooks and crannies in and around our homes can help in their prevention and control....
Controlling and Preventing Damp
How damp arises, three main causes, their symptoms, some of the simple remedies which often apply and suggestions for when the problem is not a DIY job....
Keeping Your Home Hygienic
How and where to concentrate your efforts to ensure that your house is hygienic while still remaining a home; a short, practical guide to avoiding pests and disease....
Mould and Mildew
An overview of mould and mildew problems in the home, how condensation promotes infestation, the measures to control the problem and the health risks associated with it....
Thrips and Their Allies
Thrips are a pest which can affect almost all kinds of plants; how to recognise the signs of infestation and deal with them promptly to avoid a serious problem....
Types of Moths and Control Methods
A guide to the clothes moth and its kin, the importance of good housekeeping to prevent infestation and the types of measures available for eradication and control....
Types of Textile Pests
A brief guide to recognising some lesser known textile pests, why they infest houses and what measures can be taken to prevent or control them....
Useful Methods to Control Mites
Types of mites likely to be encountered in a domestic setting, their individual peculiarities and some of the methods useful in controlling them....
What are Ticks?
Globally, ticks are the second most important vector of disease and although they pose less risk in Britain, avoiding their unwelcome attentions remains a wise thing…...
Woodlice and Silverfish
The similarities and differences between these two creatures, their reasons for entering our homes, the nuisance each poses and some of the measures available to…...