2011-11-17 
It's getting later in the year, it's frosty in the garden and were trying to hide inside for comfort. But were not the only ones. Insects and pests are more readily associated with the hotter weather of summer and spring, but it's when it gets cold that lots of the troubles start. Mice, rats and even some insects need to stay warm and your nice, cosy, centrally heated flat is just the kind of place to find it. Rodent infestation increase dramatically over the autumn and winter months, and contrary to popular belief they can occur in both towns and the countryside. Rats and mice are attracted to sources of food as much as heat and the tremendous quantities of rubbish present in urban centers such as London mean there is plenty available for them there. A simple technique to limit the chances of infestation is to be sure your garbage isn't left out for too long or else is kept in a safe container. Otherwise, the rats will find it, start mating and you could very quickly find an infestation on your hands. Rats and mice have a sense of smell many times as strong as a human's. Like many animals, smells are essential to their survival, as they use their urine to mark out territory, objects and routes. You can deter rodents by laying down strong smells. Mothballs are a commonplace and effective method, however the potent smell may also become unpleasant for we human beings as well.For that reason it's a solution best suited to out-of-the way spots that are liable to infestation, such as attics, cellars and outbuildings as well as caravans and campers which may end up being left uninhabited over the winter months. Wasps are ordinarily a summer problem, but the recent warm weather means a large number of wasps are remaining active significantly longer than is usual. Those nests which remain outside are unlikely to survive the first frost, but those inside-hidden away in attics, garden sheds or barns - can easily survive into October and early November. The new queen will normally have left the nest after the summer, but those wasps left behind will continue to look for food. Like a lot of us, they can get a little bit tipsy as Christmas draws near, as often the only food out there is rotting fruit that has started to ferment. Sadly, many wasps are at their most dangerous at this time of the year; because the hunt for food gets increasingly difficult, the insects will become increasingly aggressive. As with mice and rats you can reduce your chances of attracting wasps by not leaving food out for longer than is necessary. If there are only one or two wasps about, a trap may be sufficient to deal with them, but the best strategy is to simply wait for them to fly away. Winter brings its very own issues when it comes to pests, but to be informed is to be prepared. You can find many small, preventative steps you can take to defend against pest infestations, but be aware that tackling an established colony head on is a problem that should be left to the professionals. And remember, it might not just be you who's keeping warm in your house this winter. Expert, friendly and effective Pest control London for pest infestations can be supplied by the London-based firm Terminex, a fully certified member of the British Pest Control Association. They provide numerous commercial and household services for dealing with unwanted infestations all year long. 2011-11-17 Start blogging by clicking in this area. Then simply type whatever you wish. You can also drag an object from the left hand column into this area. This will allow you to add pictures, videos, etc. to your blog posts.
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