In the West, the cockroach represents everything we hate about the insect world. It breeds in the midst of filth, it carries all sorts of diseases, and its prolific nature makes it difficult to defeat. Not so in the East. In many countries, including Thailand,...

There are more than 600 varieties of flies in the UK, some of which can be particularly annoying. Take the fruit fly, for example. The devastation caused to crops and foodstuffs by fruit flies is well documented. Making matters worse is the fact that they...

Does it seem like there have been more honeybees in Berkshire this summer than in previous years? If so, it is not likely your imagination. The mild winter of 2013-2014 has been very favourable to bees through reduced colony devastation and increased pollen-producing vegetation. Bees...

Most of the beetles and weevil we deal with during the summer months are indoor pests. Various types of beetles can cause property damage by way of carpets, furniture, and textiles, while certain weevils cause problems with grains and vegetables. Outdoors, there is another...

You are probably aware that there is a big difference between nice drunks and nasty drunks. However, this designation does not apply just to human beings. It applies to wasps as well. Yes, you did read that correctly. The summertime pest with the huge...