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02 August 2024

Pest Olympics 2024 

Written by Aaron McLuckie
With the Summer Olympic Games in Paris upon us, we have put together an assortment of data on common pests found in both Ireland and abroad to see which creatures would come out on top in the Pest Olympics....
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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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23 May 2024

Bed Bugs | Control and Prevention Advice. Plus, How To Get Rid of Bed Bugs in 1 Day

Written by Colm Moore
With all the news about them, particularly the infestations in Paris last year, bed bugs have become an increasing worry for both hospitality business owners and people enjoying their homes. Those who travel regularly, either for holidays or working...
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31 January 2024

Dealing with Storms: How Bad Weather Makes Rodents a Problem

Written by Aaron McLuckie
With all the storms we’ve seen over the last few weeks, the battle against rodent pests, especially Brown Rats, is as fraught as ever. Storms and flooding not only pose immediate threats to homes and businesses but can also...
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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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27 May 2022

How to Get Rid of Flying Ants

Written by Jake Ryan
Flying Ants in Your House Flying ants, or ‘ants with wings’, can enter your home during the mating season and cause significant damage to your property. Carpenter ants with wings may attempt to enter your home as they tend...
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