Pests

At one time or another most people find insects and other unwanted guests in their house. Sometimes the ‘creepy crawly’ is a nuisance, but quite often it is not a cause for concern.

Pharaoh Ant

This tiny ant (2mm long) lives throughout the world, but can only survive in the UK in warm places, such as heated buildings.

Brown Garden Ant

Although we have all seen this ant, and many people have problems with it in the house, it is not actually harmful.

Mealworm beetle

It is quite normal to find one or two of these in your house, especially in the spring during nice weather.

Woodlice

To a certain extent, woodlice in your house are an indication of a possible problem with something else.

Wasps

If 100 people were asked which insect they despise the most, 99 would probably say wasps.

Clothes Moths

Clothes moths are not as much of a problem these days because we use artificial fabrics more than wool

Lily Beetle

This beautiful insect is a gardeners nightmare

Rosemary Leaf Beetle

Gardeners in the North West will soon see this unmistakable beetle more often, because it lives mainly on Rosemary  but also on other plants in the same family, such as Lavender and Thyme