House flies can be a big nuisance to anyone and their constant buzzing around can really get on your nerves. For businesses, particularly those in the food and pharmaceutical industries, they can be a huge concern due to the...
Ever feel peckish around mid-afternoon? It’s too late for a respectable lunch and too early for a hearty dinner. So you might decide to pop into the kitchen and fix yourself a quick snack. Suddenly, you realise you are...
The first storm of 2018, Eleanor, makes its presence felt on the west coast, leaving parts of Galway city flooded. Met Éireann had issued status orange and yellow wind warnings for Munster, Leinster, and Galway. Flooding and cold weather can cause big...
Cluster Flies Although flies can be a nuisance at most times of the year, cluster flies tend to become most problematic as autumn turns into winter. Seeking shelter from the frost and wind, they come indoors and settle down...
Just like humans do, rodents and pests seek warmth and shelter as the chilly winter days take hold. Common winter pests include rats, mice, spiders, cockroaches, cluster flies and bed bugs. As well as causing unease, damage, and inconvenience,...
Knowing what attracts pests is an essential first step to preventing them. What attracts wasps and flies? Is it a predator-prey relationship? What might happen if they land on your food? Listen to Dr. Colm Moore, a Rentokil expert on...