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Rat and Mice Extermination
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Since the time when rats spread the Black Plague throughout Europe with such devastating effect that only the Great Fire of London could turn the deadly tide, rodents have been feared as the bringers of disease. Even with our modern medicines there is still cause for concern. Rats and mice can be very destructive and cause serious health risks as they contaminate food supplies as well as storage and preparation areas. Terminators Pest Management employ a range of tactics and techniques to control and eliminate rodents. This includes using the very latest in approved rodenticides, entrapment methods and sewer lifting. Each case is individually assessed to determine the most effective, environmentally sound and humane way to eliminate your rodent problem – and the controls needed to prevent re-infestation. With Health & Safety being paramount at Terminators, our bait stations will be tamper-proof where necessary to minimize ingress from non-target species. Populations of mice can increase very quickly, due to the female mouse’s ability to deliver a maximum of 14 young per litter. While the average number of newborn mice is six to eight, the size of each litter varies. The gestation period lasts about 20 days, making it possible for a single female mouse to produce between 5 and 10 litters per year.
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Cockroaches
The German Cockroach is one of the most commonly found cockroaches in the US, and is recognizable as lighter brown in color than the Oriental cockroach, which is black in color and much larger.
German cockroaches can climb smooth surfaces, and can carry food germs on their bodies, which makes them responsible for the spread of diseases such as dysentery and gastro-enteritis. Their diet includes almost anything, including faecal matter, so food contamination will occur when the insect comes in to contact with food or food preparation surfaces.
Many people notice a cockroach problem when they notice their eggs, which are the size and shape of a small kidney bean and brown in color, or their feces, which looks like black pepper. They spend most of the day hiding in cracks and crevices and come out at night, which means they may not be seen by people.
Cockroach Pest Control can be achieved by making sure premises are always clean, and by plugging all cracks around cupboards, skirting boards or pipes with silicone sealant. Once an infestation has occurred treatment can be carried out using gel baits, although a qualified pest control professional should be consulted.
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Bed Bugs
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Bedbugs or bed bugs are small parasitic insects of the family Cimicidae (most commonly Cimex lectularius). The term usually refers to species that prefer to feed on human blood. All insects in this family live by feeding exclusively on the blood of warm-blooded animals.
A number of health effects may occur due to bed bugs including skin rashes, psychological effects and allergic symptoms. Diagnosis involves both finding bed bugs and the occurrence of compatible symptoms.
In the developed world, bedbugs were largely eradicated as pests in the early 1940s, however have increased in prevalence since about 1995. Because infestation of human habitats has been on the increase in, bedbug bites and related conditions have been on the rise as well. The exact causes of this resurgence remain unclear; it is variously ascribed to greater foreign travel, more frequent exchange of second-hand furnishings among homes, a greater focus on control of other pests resulting in neglect of bedbug countermeasures, and increasing resistance to pesticides. Bedbugs have been known human parasites for thousands of years.
The name "bedbug" is derived from the insect's preferred habitat of houses and especially beds or other areas where people sleep. Bedbugs, though not strictly nocturnal, are mainly active at night and are capable of feeding unnoticed on their hosts (humans). They have however been known by a variety of names including wall louse, mahogany flat, crimson rambler, heavy dragoon, chinche, and redcoat.
Bedbugs are elusive and usually nocturnal, which can make them hard to spot. Bedbugs often lodge unnoticed in dark crevices, and eggs can be nestled in fabric seams. Aside from bite symptoms, signs include fecal spots, blood smears on sheets, and moults.
Bedbugs can be found on their own but often congregate once established. They usually remain close to hosts (humans), commonly in or near beds or couches. Nesting locations can vary greatly, however, including luggage, vehicles, furniture and bedside clutter. Bedbugs may also nest near animals that have nested within a dwelling, such as bats, birds, or rodents. The eggs of bed bugs are found in similar places that the bed bugs themselves are found and are attached to surfaces by a sticky substance.