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



HOW RATS GET IN AND WHAT TO DO
Rats can enter a property in 3 different ways - what can you do?

Jon Ely


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

Jon Ely


DO ULTRASONIC SOUND EMITTERS DETER MOLES?
DO ULTRASONIC SOUND EMITTERS DETER MOLES? Retailers selling these products make very strong claims as to their efficacy. Are they right?

Jon Ely
Jul 6, 20241 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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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
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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
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WHAT MAKES A PEST A PEST?
Photo by Ante Hamersmit on Unsplash 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 chord with me in view of the issues I face as a pest control technician. What guides my own actions and decision making? How do I help people with opposing viewpoints? Those opposing viewpoints are "I don't want you to kill anything" to "can you just chuck a load of poison down - I don't care what you do, j

Jon Ely
Jun 10, 20225 min read
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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
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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
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