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



WHY WE CONTROL MICE
There are many reasons why mice need to be controlled. Three Counties Pest Control provide mouse extermination, control and advice.

Jon Ely
Apr 14, 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


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


THE BEST PEST CONTROL IS THE LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO RODENT PROBLEMS
Think past the short term fix, consider the long-term solution and you won't need to see a pest technician again!

Jon Ely
Feb 19, 20234 min read


THE IMPORTANCE OF PROOFING - CASE STUDIES
Three Counties Pest Control make advice on proofing and how to protect your property a vital part of our service to you.

Jon Ely
Jan 8, 20233 min read


HOUSE OR FIELD MOUSE?
House or field mouse? Why it is important to establish what type of mouse we're dealing with.

Jon Ely
Oct 1, 20221 min read


RATTLED BY RATS?
DO NOT GIVE RATS A REASON TO VISIT OR STAY ON YOUR PROPERTY - HERE'S HOW

Jon Ely
Sep 22, 20221 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


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


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


THE WILDLIFE CAMERA - A VITAL TOOL IN PEST CONTROL
Pest control is evidence based. A useful monitoring tool is a wildlife camera. A well placed camera produced incontrovertible evidence.

Jon Ely
May 20, 20221 min read


THE AIR RIFLE - A VITAL TOOL IN PEST CONTROL
The air rifle. A vital tool in pest control. An airgun can be an excellent tool in the pest controller's armoury.

Jon Ely
May 17, 20222 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


Q/ WHAT LINKS A ROCK CONCERT TO SQUIRRELS? A/ STROBE LIGHTS
Q/ What links a rock concert to squirrels? A/ Strobe lights. How do you get squirrels out of a roof without traps or poison?

Jon Ely
May 12, 20221 min read


DON'T FEED THE BIRDS! A CASE STUDY
Don't feed the birds, if you don't want rats!

Jon Ely
May 11, 20224 min read


THE BARN OWL AND THE WHITE-TAILED EAGLE
Disappointing news from the pest control industry When you call Three Counties Pest Control for assistance, you should know that as a...

Jon Ely
May 1, 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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