Fulham Pest Control News:
| Rat and mouse infestations in fulham highest in london. by kurt on 21/12/2012 |
| Over the last 2 years, we have been gathering statistics on the various pest callouts we recieve and where these callout have been located within london. We have analised these statistics and were very surprised to find the fulham area has had the highest incidents of mouse related enquiries of any london area. How we gathered the figures: we have been collecting the figures from various websites covering various pest species in the various parts of london as well as using a handy little API courtesy of google (we love you Google) that shows how many searches were carried out and where they were came from. All this has provided us with a very useful insight into pest infestations and pest control related searches carried out in the london area. To all those wondering what the purpose of this research is, check back on here on our site in the new year to see exactly what we are doing with these very useful statistics. So if you are another of those people in fulham that needs professional and affordable mouse control in fulham, just give us a call. |
| mice on the increase by kurt on 23/11/2012 |
| 2012 Has been the year of the mouse and rat in the Fulham area. We have seen a huge increase in rodent activity throughout Fulham this year. This is largely due to the unusual weather conditions we have been experiencing this year. Rain, rain and more rain!!!! We normally experience a decrease in rats and mice in the summer months and a significant increase in insect pests during this period. This year however, we have not noticed any decrease in rodent activity over summer, but rather a very significant INCREASE!!! Insects like bed bugs and cockroaches have also increased this past summer, which is normal. However insect pests like garden ants and wasps have seen a massive decrease on last years level. Once again this is due to the the weather coditions we have been experiencing. Wasps have decreased by around 80 percent on last years levels and garden ants down around 50 percent! The rainfall this summer is the reason for the increase in rats and mice and decrease in wasps and ants. The rain has forced rats and mice to seek shelter from the wet in homes and offices throughout fulham area, leading us to get an unusual level of rodent callouts over the summer. Another reason seems to be the increase of available food sources for rodents to feed on. It seems many people no longer respect their local area with some people throwing their uneaten lunch leftovers on the pavement rather than in the ample rubbish bins provided by the council!!! We often see people it would appear to intentionally throw their rubbish next to bins rather than in the bins provided! WHY? The economic situation throughout europe also appears to have an impact on rat and mouse numbers with many people trying to treat their homes themselves to try to save money. Sadly DIY products seldom work, in fact sometimes actually make the situation a lot worse. Many formulations available over the counter are not effective and often serve to attract rodents into properties. Rats and mice are not easy for the novice to exterminate. In order to treat any property against rodent activity you need to understand how rodents operate and their habits and prefered habitats. We are here for the residents of fulham that need good quality affordable pest control. |
| Mice living in Fulham houses by paulg on 01/05/2012 |
| Mice. The house mouse. The little furry friend, or not, that everyone has come across at one time or another in Fulham, albeit in your home or at the workplace, we’ve all seen them, or evidence of them. The house mouse is usually any colour from light grey to dark brown but is generally somewhere in-between at a tanish kind of colour. The mice have a light coloured belly and short hair all over. The adult mouse is around 12.5 cm to 20 cm in length. This is measured in two parts. The head and body length 7.5 - 10 cm and the tail length 5 - 10 cm. There are no immediately visible differences between males and females unless closely examined, which is not recommended as they can be particularly aggressive when cornered. Even though their name suggests they are prone to be found in houses, this is not always the case. They also live well in various locations including anywhere that there is a food source, restaurants, hotel kitchens and the like. Conditions play a vital part as to whether they thrive or are short lived in these locations. They will live longer in more secure dwellings rather than outdoor buildings such as barns. The life expectancy of an urban mouse is usually around 3 years, compared to just a year for more countrified mice. This is probably due to safer places of harbourage in towns and cities like Fulham. As long as there is a supply of food and water close by they will survive. Like many pests house mice are predominantly nocturnal, but they can sometimes be seen during daylight hours. If they are seen during the day, this is a sign of a larger infestation in the area. They will move around on all four legs, sticking to the same route along walls and skirting boards. Mice are incontinent leaving a trail of urine along the route as a way of scenting. They will usually find a dark corner somewhere to excrete and will leave large numbers of excretions each visit. This may not be isolated to just one area though depending on the size of the infestation. Mice are excellent climbers because of the little hook claws at the end of there feet. They have the ability to jump great distances to, in relation to their body size, up to 18 inches vertically. They are also good swimmers. The House mice will eat primarily of plant food, such as fruit and veg but will eat off any human food waste. They are omnivorous meaning they will eat almost any thing, including their own excretions if needed. Female mice can reproduce up to 10 times a year with each litter producing, on average, 6 - 8 young. Each nest usually comprises of 1 alpha male and 4 - 6 females. The reproduction cycle of mice can be quite alarming if not dealt with as soon as evidence is found. An infestation can be very quick. As well as having an infestation, due to their incontinence, if mice are walking/running over any food preparation areas, diseases are easily spread. |
| Rats and mice are on the increase in fulham by kurt on 03/04/2012 |
| The first three months of this year has seen a significant increase in both rat and mouse enquiries throughout the whole fulham area. Which is good news for fulham pest controllers but not so good news for fulham residents. There are several reasons for this increase in rodent activity in fulham and surrounding areas. One of the most important reasons for this increase in rodent numbers is simply, the winter months have been perfect for rats and mice. The colder weather has literally forced rodents to enter homes and businesses to get warmth and shelter. Another reason for this increase in rat and mouse numbers in the fulam area, is people seem to take less pride in their local areas than before. Rather than putting their half eaten takeaways in the numerous bins provided by the local council, many people simply chuck these items on the pavements. Obviously this is ideal for rats and mice, as people are literally giving rats and mice a readily available foodsource. Not only is this type of behaviour totaly unacceptable but also totally unneccessary as fulham has bins on almost every street provided free of charge by the council. |
| Do you have fleas in Fulham? by paulg on 08/03/2012 |
| Have you recently found little red, itchy spots on yourself? Do you have a cat or a dog? Chances are your one of the high percentage that has pets. It’s possible that you have been bitten by one of your pet’s lodgers. FLEAS. Fleas are wingless, parasitic insects that suck blood from their hosts, cats, dogs, humans, any mammals, by piercing their skin and sucking blood through a tube like mouth piece. They are a very small and agile insect, just 1.5mm to 3mm long. They are distinctly thin with powerful back legs enabling them to jump great heights and distances. The most common flea in Fulham and the UK is the cat flea closely followed by the dog flea. Although the dog flea is a lot rarer now than it was just twenty years ago. Most people can only tell if fleas are present in their home by the bites they leave. The bite can be slightly painful, but very itchy. It is rare to actually see a flea as they jump away quickly after the bite. After a short while a raised red bump will appear where the flea has bitten. As fleas bite pets as well, you should check all around your pet, paying extra attention to areas that the pet can’t reach like the upper leg and collar areas. You should regularly check and clean your pets bed as fleas like to lay there eggs in places like this. If you yourself do not have pets, ask your friends that do, as you may have been bitten there. |