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The adventures, research and thoughts of a pest controller in East Devon



HUGE RAT POPULATION BOOM
Got a sudden huge rat population? Why this happens, what to do about it in the short term and what can help prevent a recurrence.

Jon Ely
May 27, 20243 min read


EASY CHECKS TO WEED OUT FAKE PEST CONTROLLERS
Reports of thieves posing as pest controllers have sparked a warning from a national trade body.

Jon Ely
Mar 3, 20242 min read


MOTHS DESTROY CARPETS AND CLOTHES
This post answers these questions: Why do moths destroy carpets and clothes? How can you prevent damage? How to eradicate an infestation?

Jon Ely
Feb 25, 20243 min read


WHY GET RID OF A MOLE?
Why get rid of a mole, why it's there and humane control.

Jon Ely
Feb 24, 20242 min read


THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY: MY FIRST YEAR AS A PEST CONTROLLER
A retrospective of a first full year in the pest control industry.

Jon Ely
Mar 10, 20231 min read


WHAT MAKES A PEST A PEST?
When is a pest not a pest? This was a question that the BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew wrote an opinion piece on. His article struck a...

Jon Ely
Jun 10, 20225 min read


BRITISH PEST CONTROL ASSOCIATION
Three Counties Pest Control is a full member of the British Pest Control Association. A BPCA member will: Be a suitably trained and...

Jon Ely
Feb 19, 20221 min read
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