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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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