The loft space hibernation is complete and so we have started dealing with the spring emergence of Cluster Flies.  These are the flies that typically gather in the top floor, south facing windows of homes, offices and commercial buildings. They cause alarm by their sheer numbers and audible presence. zzzzz

For the last three months we have been testing a new product to prevent pigeons roosting on a heavily fouled building in Newbury – We have using Optical Bird Gel. The results have been outstanding. So what you say…OK here's the critical bit, the client has not had to incur the cost (thousands of pounds) in installing netting/proofing. Furthermore the building appearance has not been affected in any way yet the structure is free of pigeons. zzzzz

We continually update our training to monitored level on an annual basis. This allows us to be registered on the PROMPT Professional Pest Controllers Register whilst continually enhancing our knowledge and skill. The latest exam course completed and passed was for the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRUU). zzzzz

We are dealing with a significant number of clients who have been affected with the ingress of Rats into their roof spaces – this is throughout Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford. It does not come as a surprise however, a wet summer, very warm autumn/early winter and localised resistance to poisons has allowed populations to expand considerably. zzzzz