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Category: Insects

23 October 2025

The Hidden Health Risks Lurking Behind Common Pests

Written by Colm Moore
A brown mouse with a long tail stands on a white floor near the corner of a wall
A rustle behind the skirting board. A flash of movement near the bin. Most people think of pests as unpleasant, but the truth can be far more serious. Behind the scratching and scurrying lies a very real threat to...
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17 September 2025

Are Home Flea Remedies a Mistake? Why Professional Pest Control is the Only Real Solution

Written by Colm Moore
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Fleas have a way of making themselves unwelcome houseguests. They arrive unnoticed, hitching rides on pets or clothing, then multiply with alarming speed. The scratching of your dog at night or spotting tiny specks hopping across your carpet can...
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30 May 2025

Myth Busting: Wasp Nest Removal

Written by admin
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The warmer days and longer nights are beginning to show their face, which means one thing… Summer is on its way! However, there is one pest that loves to ruin our sunny afternoons, wasps! The presence of a wasp’s...
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29 August 2024

Comprehensive Fly Control Management for Business

Written by Colm Moore
Flies in your business can be more than just a nuisance—they can contaminate products, spread diseases, and jeopardise food safety, damaging your reputation and audit scores. However, a robust fly control program can help you regain control and maintain...
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24 July 2024

Differences between bees, wasps and hornets

Written by Colm Moore
group of wasps clustered on wood decking
These insects, all featuring yellow and black stripes with six legs and wings, are commonly found in Ireland. Although they share similar appearances, they are distinct species with unique traits. It’s easy to confuse them at first glance, but...
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20 June 2022

Are Horse Fly Bites Harmful?

Written by Jake Ryan
What Are Horse Flies? As the name suggests, horse flies are a particular pest to livestock. Horse flies tend to be more problematic in rural areas as the females are known to bite horses, cattle and other large mammals....
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