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



CLUSTER FLIES - WHAT TO DO
Why do cluster flies get into properties and what can be done? Learn about short and long term methods of control.

Jon Ely
Nov 21, 20243 min read


HOW TO TELL IF YOU HAVE BED BUGS
The majority of queries about bed bugs are from people who think they have bed bugs but do not. How do you know?

Jon Ely
Jul 19, 20243 min read


FRUIT FLIES - LOOK GOOD CLOSE UP BUT IMAGINE THOUSANDS! HOW THEY ARE TREATED
Where do fruit flies come from, how can they be treated and prevented.

Jon Ely
Apr 1, 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


WHAT DOES A CARPET MOTH INFESTATION LOOK LIKE?
There are hundreds of maggot-like larva, that are largely hidden, until you starting moving furniture and find them everywhere.

Jon Ely
Oct 29, 20231 min read


WHY ARE THERE HUNDREDS OF WASPS ON A TREE?
There are hundreds of wasps on a tree. Why? It is known that wasps predate aphids.

Jon Ely
Aug 23, 20232 min read


HOW TO IDENTIFY A HORNET
If you are thinking, wow that is a huge wasp, then it probably is a hornet.

Jon Ely
Aug 17, 20232 min read


SUCCESSFUL FLEA TREATMENT IN AXMINSTER
A combination of insecticide and non-toxic heat treatment, along with heat lamp flea traps meant we could work through the infestation.

Jon Ely
Jul 26, 20231 min read


THE DANGERS OF WASPS
Why we control wasps - when a wasp nest has proximity to a property, children, pets, neighbours and groups of people, this can be hazardous.

Jon Ely
Jul 22, 20233 min read


HOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WASPS AND BEES?
HOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WASPS AND BEES? Wasps and bees are similar in size but here are some noticeable differences.

Jon Ely
Jun 4, 20231 min read


ADVICE FOR BEE SWARMS
ADVICE FOR BEE SWARMS
The BPCA supplied the following advice for honeybees: Feral swarms can set up home in undesirable places.

Jon Ely
May 31, 20231 min read


FLY TRAPS FOR EXTERNAL USE WITH RECURRING FLY INVASION
Non - toxic fly traps are beneficial for recurring fly invasions. Placed outside, they are chemical-free and can lure up to 40,000 flies

Jon Ely
May 6, 20231 min read


WASP OR HORNET? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
WASP OR HORNET? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? For just £70 Three Counties Pest Control can deal with any nest internally and externally.

Jon Ely
Mar 28, 20231 min read


FLY INFESTATION? WHY IDENTIFICATION IS IMPORTANT
Flies invade a property for a variety of reasons, but identifying the insect will enable the property owner to understand the cause.

Jon Ely
Mar 28, 20233 min read


FLEA PROBLEMS? THE BENEFITS OF HEAT LAMP TRAPS
The benefits of heat lamp traps in flea control.

Jon Ely
Mar 16, 20231 min read


RED LIGHT FOR WASPS - TAKE CARE WITH WASPS IN ATTICS!
White light agitates wasps, but the LED red light means you can get a good look without disturbing them.

Jon Ely
Jul 31, 20221 min read


SHOULD YOU HOSE A WASP NEST?
Photo by Gratisography on Pexels A customer of mine had a wasp nest in the muck heap at their stables. They thought that taking the hose...

Jon Ely
Jul 19, 20221 min read


TRAVEL BED BUG FREE THIS SUMMER
TRAVEL BED BUG FREE THIS SUMMER - Be Proactive Before Vacation; Be Smart When Traveling; What to Do When Returning Home

Jon Ely
May 29, 20221 min read


TICKS AND GARDEN PEST CONTROL - A CASE STUDY
Ticks and garden pest control. A case study. How a non-toxic solution to ticks was found.

Jon Ely
May 15, 20222 min read


WASPS - WORRIED ABOUT STINGS? FOUND A NEST?
Photo by Thomas Millot on Unsplash Three Counties Pest Control guarantee the eradication of wasp nests. Prices from £95. Do you need to...

Jon Ely
Apr 4, 20222 min read
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