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



TREAT WASP NESTS EARLY
Knowing that the growth of a nest can be considerable, if you see one or think there is some activity in a part of the property that could become a health and safety issue, then it might be prudent to deal with a new nest with a handful of creatures than allowing it to become a thousands nest.

Jon Ely


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

Jon Ely


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

Jon Ely
Nov 13, 20246 min read
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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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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
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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 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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