With the recent Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has come a sense of mass panic. People have been buying up supplies leaving store shelves empty, frantically washing their hands, and even going to the extents of self-isolation. But one thing no one has considered is how pests can affect you during this pandemic….
Carpet beetles are found throughout Europe and have quite a telling name. They feed on the natural fibres found in carpets, curtains, rugs and other furniture, but they’ll also eat dead skin and insects. As a result, they can cause a lot of damage on property and can enter buildings with ease as they are able to fly.
As we move into spring and the weather warms up wasps will start to reappear. Many people are terrified of wasps due to the nasty sting they can give you and their tendency to be more aggressive and provocative than other stinging creatures like bees. For those people who have a phobia – and many who don’t – having wasps make your home theirs could be an absolute nightmare…
The climate in the UK is perfect for many species of animals to thrive. From urban areas to rural countryside, wildlife can survive in almost every UK environment.
Rodents are particularly good at adapting to different environments in the UK and over many years have evolved to become the native species we know now….
