Control & Removal Mouse & Rat 

If you are one of the many people afraid of mice & Rats, you probably won't agree of course that they are cute 

And actually, you'd be right. They might be furry and quite easy on the eye, but they carry diseases, are a nuisance with their constant gnawing on things, and are a potential fire and can cause structural issues with your property as well. 

If you have an infestation of mice or Rats, it is essential that you apply Rodent control. techniques so call ECB Drainage & Pest Control Services Ltd, a professional company to be sure of getting rid of the problem. 

Mice and Rats are nocturnal creatures, however, so you might not see them during the day at all, meaning that you might only see the signs that they have been there. You don't have to be Sherlock Holmes for this work, but you do need to know what you are looking for. For one thing you might notice a strange smell, which is the mouse and Rat nest. They also leave dark colour droppings around the place, and are constantly chewing on things so gnawed furniture, cereal boxes, or any number of other things, most importantly cables, are signs that you have a Rodent infestation. 

Mouse Control Techniques

The main danger mice and Rats carry with them is disease. Mice are incontinent, urinating anywhere they go, and they can easily transfer tapeworms, salmonella food poisoning, ringworm and meningitis. It is therefore essential to carry out control techniques.

The traditional form of taking care of a Rodent problem is, of course, traps and rodenticides. However, many people have a problem with this solution now as it brings about a painful death to the Rodent, breaking its back with the metal bar. Traps that are more humane are now available, and poison placed in the wrong areas can cause secondary poisoning to bird life and other wild life, hence the Techniques should be left to ECB. 

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There are over 200 types of Bees in the UK, including 25 types of bumblebees! Different types of bee may require different treatment methods. Note: ECB pest control do not apply bee treatments unless there's a serious threat to human life. 25% of all bee types are endangered.

Many roofers and builders use us year after year as we offer a quick efficient service. Whether you are a domestic or commercial client, you can rely on us to deal with your wasps fast. If you have bees, we will endeavour to get them relocated via a local beekeeper. 

Bed bugs are insects from the genus cimex that feed on human blood, usually at night. Their bites can result in a number of health impacts including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms. Bed bug bites may lead to skin changes ranging from small areas of redness to prominent blisters . Symptoms may take between minutes to days to appear and itchiness  is generally present. Some individuals may feel tired or have a fever. Typically, uncovered areas of the body are affected Their bites are not known to transmit any infectious disease. Complications may rarely include areas of dead skin or vasculitis.

Bed bug bites are caused primarily by two species of insects: Cimex  lectularius  (the common bed bug) and Cimex hemipterus , found primarily in the tropics. Their size ranges between 1 and 7 mm. They spread by crawling between nearby locations or by being carried within personal items Infestation  is rarely due to a lack of hygiene but is more common in high-density areas Diagnosis involves both finding the bugs and the occurrence of compatible symptoms. Bed bugs spend much of their time in dark, hidden locations like mattress seams, or cracks in a wall.

Treatment is directed towards the symptoms  . Eliminating bed bugs from the home is often difficult, partly because bed bugs can survive up to 70 days without feeding. Repeated treatments of a home may be required. These treatments may include heating the room to 50 °C (122 °F) for more than 90 minutes, frequent vacuuming, washing clothing at high temperatures, and the use of various pesticides. 

Bed bugs occur in all regions of the globe. Infestations are relatively common, following an increase since the 1990s. The exact causes of this increase are unclear; theories including increased human travel, more frequent exchange of second-hand furnishings, a greater focus on control of other pests, and increasing resistance to pesticides.

Bed bugs have been known human parasites for thousands of years

Control & Removal of Cockroaches

Cockroaches (otherwise known as ‘roaches’) are common insects, with around 4,600 species worldwide. About 30 cockroach species are associated with human habitats and five of those are well known as pests.

Two of the most common types of cockroach pest in the UK are the Oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis) and the German cockroach (Blattella germanica).

The dangers: why we control cockroaches

Disease

Cockroaches pose a direct health risk to humans. They are vectors of disease, known to carry the organisms which cause food poisoning in humans and many other bacteria, such as salmonella, staphylococcus and streptococcus.

Cockroaches move from sewers, drains into buildings and human habitats. This means that when they’re in your building, foraging for food and water, they will contaminate anything they come into contact with; food, utensils, and preparation surfaces.

They disgorge portions of their partially digested food at intervals and drop faeces along the way.

Reputation

Nothing can ruin the reputation of a business faster than news of a cockroach infestation.

All businesses are at risk, but industries handling food and drink, and operating within highly regulated environments, may face a greater danger from exposure to cockroaches.

If clients and customers spot evidence of a cockroach infestation on the premises you manage, they are likely to complain and request a refund.

Negative reviews of businesses or products are easily shared and viewed online, particularly on social media.

And aside from the reputational costs, there are also fines for businesses found to have a pest problem. These usually come at a significant expense and repeat offenders are in danger of facing legal action.

Environmental Health Officers can issue enforcement noticesto business owners who don’t have adeq

Habitat: how cockroaches choose a home

Generally, as a rule, cockroaches don’t like our British weather (who does?) so they do live within buildings.

Oriental cockroaches are much hardier than the German and, in the summer months, you may even see them outdoors around bin areas where they forage. However, this is very uncommon.

The German cockroach favours higher temperatures and humidity's, with a common nickname for it being the “steam fly”.

You’re likely to find them behind appliances where you have warm motors, such as your oven or fridge.

Oriental cockroaches will thrive in cool, damp areas such as basements and drains.

Both these species of cockroach can often be found around the heating ducts and boiler rooms of large, centrally heated buildings.

You should also look for cockroaches around pipes, stoves, and sinks, especially in humid areas like bathrooms and around laundry appliances.

Areas with food, water and dark spaces to hide are ideal environments for cockroaches to live.

The tell-tale signs cockroaches are about

Although the obvious sign of a cockroach infestation is spotting a live one, cockroaches are nocturnal, so it’s unlikely you’ll see them during the day. Instead, you’ll need to check for signs of their presence.

These can include:

· Droppings

· Egg (ootheca) cases

· Shed skins

· Obnoxious odour (large infestations)

· Damage to food or packaging.

If you spot any of these signs, you should contact ECB Drainage & Pest Control Services LTD.