Hillingdon Insect Pest Control

Bees are only able to sting once before dying, but when their hive feels threatened they can attack in large numbers, which brings a heightened risk of anaphylactic shock. Depending on the proximity of a beehive to your home, you may feel happy leaving a hive where it is, but a hive inside a home will almost always require action. Bees are not aggressive if handled properly, and our technicians are trained to extract the bees and the hive without destroying them, making ours the safest and cleanest method of bee removal available.

A wasp infestation differs from a bee infestation on may levels, as wasps are not only more aggressive, but can also provoke allergic reactions in people who otherwise do not get them from bee stings. It is almost impossible to remove a hive without the proper equipment, and commercial-grade products are too weak to do anything other than anger a swarm. Bendiocarb, the chemical we use to remove wasp hives, must be used in its most concentrated form and with extreme care, especially near bodies of water, making the professional treatment the only viable option both in terms of efficacy and of safety.

Many people are aware that hornets are more dangerous and more resistant to damage than other insects, but few of them know all the facts. Their similarity to wasps and bees can often lead people to assume that removing them will be a similar job, but given the increased amount of poison in a hornet sting and recent warnings of an influx of even more poisonous Asian Hornets, it can be fatal to go in unprepared. We deal with hornet nests methodically, but very rapidly, delivering an intensive Bendiocarb treatment (in an even more potent concentration than is used for wasps) and ensuring that residents are protected from the hornets right up to the point of extermination.

Cluster flies have a tendency to enter human homes just before Christmas, making them an extremely distracting nuisance even if they ultimately pose no threat to humans. Hillingdon Cluster Fly Control is used to services multiple homes in short order during the pre-Christmas rush of cluster-fly exterminations, and we are available 7-days a week at short notice to provide a discrete service, ensuring our technicians are in and out as soon as possible.

Bed bugs are a considerable nuisance, pestering victims with bites and skin irritations, and many houses unwittingly play host to large bed bug populations or bed bug eggs even if they do not recognise the signs of their presence. There is no permanent solution to an infestation short of a full professional treatment, since they are able to survive long periods without food, and their eggs can hatch long after the insects themselves seem to have gone. Our technicians prefer to concentrate on the source of a bed bug infestation, targeting eggs and consulting with you to draw up a cleaning regimen that will keep them from coming back. We use a combination of conventional sprays, growth regulators and Diatomaceous earth to destroy the bed bug presence, all of which can be used inside a home safely and without any disruption for the occupants.

There is a strong chance that, if you are reading this, you have already suffered a flea problem at some point, and while for many they are only a temporary problem, a full-blown infestation is a very serious and a very problematic situation. Fleas often carry tapeworm and can spread infections, and flea eggs can remain undiscovered long after the fleas themselves appear to have gone. Many regular programmes make no provisions for long-term flea removal, so our technicians use a multi-part treatment programme similar to that used with bed bugs, and they will also back this up with advice and recommendations for the customer, as well as taking their input into account.

Silverfish are a nuisance, but the British public is under-informed about them, and even those who can recognise the signs of their presence find it difficult to locate the insects themselves. They hide in the structure of a house itself, and will feed on the structure of the house too, chewing holes through lost insulation and wallpaper. For this reason, allowing silverfish to breed unchecked can prove a very expensive habit to keep up. Silverfish problems go hand in hand with plumbing issues and rising damp, and our technicians at Hillingdon Silverfish Control don’t stop at the extermination itself, but will provide you with a comprehensive overview of your situation to make our solution a permanent one.

Cockroaches spread – not only diseases, but into other houses, and they will grow exponentially when left un-dealt with. Many people picture traditional cockroach traps and baited pesticide when they think of cockroach extermination, but in reality, cockroaches tend to gather in large numbers inside of fissures and in skirting, meaning that the laborious process of catching and killing a single cockroach will have a negligible impact on their overall population. At Hillingdon Cockroach Control we go straight for their cluster-points, attacking them right where they nest rather than waiting for them to emerge, and our intense, localised application of professional-grade chemicals means less hassle and less unpleasant clean-up.

Ever since the False Widow Spider got on the English news, we have been inundated with calls from people who want to know if they are at risk. Hillingdon Insect Control is not just an extermination service – we also have a very large store of knowledge about different types and species of spider, and our technicians can quickly tell you if your infestation is dangerous or not. We always offer a consultation before undertaking a removal treatment, so if you’re undecided about contacting exterminators, you don’t need to make any commitments until after you know what you’re dealing with. If you’re worried for your safety, or even if you simply dislike spiders, Hillingdon Spider Control will always be available.

Ants are always unpopular, and many customers find them getting into food, gumming up plugs or simply leaving dead ant bodies around the house. While ants are attracted by grease and sugary foods, an ant presence can’t always be solved by cleaning a residence, since many common species in the UK will build their nests right into a home itself and operate from there. While the ants themselves are easy enough to see, the colonies are generally inside wall cavities, inside of unreachable ceilings or below the house in the floorboards, making a professional treatment necessary. It’s not just the chemicals and treatments that our engineers bring, but also their expertise at finding these hidden nests and getting our insecticidal substances right into a colony no matter where it may be.