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Our Managing Director Jim England is the ‘go to’ source of expertise for many of the UK’s top TV channels when they need an expert in the field. He has appeared on BBC Breakfast, Channel 4 News and many more besides. Please take a look below at a selection of snippets from our library.
The severity of the infestation plays a significant role in calculating the cost. Sometimes we can resolve a minor pest problem with a single treatment. If the pests are widespread and the infestation is severe, it is likely that our pest control technicians will need to conduct more than one visit to reapply the best solution and to provide ongoing monitoring.
Solar panels on rooftops provide a warm and safe place for birds. They will nest under the panels to benefit from the added protection and shelter they provide. The best way to protect your solar panels or to remove nesting birds is to use a professional.
As a pest control professional, you know the importance of providing comprehensive services to your clients. But what happens when one of your clients has a bird problem, and you don’t have the necessary skills to complete the job safely? Do you turn them away into the hands of another company?
The first sign of a Pharaoh Ant infestation is often when the property owner sees the ants walking across the floor or up the walls. You are most likely to spot them near food sources, water sources, or around their nesting areas. Their nests are often very well hidden, making them difficult to detect. Common nesting sites include wall voids, skirting boards and furniture.
Wasps nest season is on its way. These unwelcome guests can be a concern when they build a nest near or in your home, especially for those with allergies. It is important to know how to handle a wasp nest situation calmly and effectively. Read our guide to wasp nests and learn about the safest course of action for removal.
Many Londoners, frustrated by pigeon problems, might consider tackling the issue themselves. However, trying DIY pigeon removal and bird deterrents can often backfire, leading to bigger problems and potential harm. Hiring a professional bird control expert in London is the wiser choice.
Our feline friends can be a deterrent if they catch all the perpetrators before they find a way into your home. But they cannot solve the problem if the rodents have already settled and are breeding in your property.
Preventing bedbugs from getting into your home, isn’t easy. As it is usually the eggs that will transfer onto your clothing, they are too small to detect with the naked eye.
However, you can be on the lookout for obvious signs in places where there is a high footfall such as public transport.
For advice and to get rid of bedbugs contact Protex Pest Control in London.
During autumn, it’s time to think about pest proofing your property before the colder winter months arrive. During the winter many pests will seek food and shelter in residential and commercial properties. Read our top tips to help you prevent a pest invasion this winter.
Q&A with a bird control professional Jim England, CEO at Protex Pest Control, reveals some of the things the Protex Bird Control Team see on a daily
Protect your property this spring with expert pest control As spring arrives in the UK, it brings warmer weather and an increase in pest activity.
What pests can breed all year round? Residential and commercial properties can attract a wide range of pests all year round. In almost every case
Our top tips to keep pests under control this Christmas Pest control remains as important during the winter months as it does during the summer.
Do I need to think about bird deterrents during the winter? During winter, our bird control team and bird deterrent experts can hang up their
Catching rats in London. Read the Q&A with Jim England, CEO at Protex Pest Control What is it like helping London’s property owners and businesses
Top tips to prevent wasps from nesting in your home If you suspect you already have a wasp nest it is best to seek professional
Who is responsible for a pest infestation in a rented property? A question our pest control team are frequently asked is, “Is who is responsible for a
How to stop pigeons nesting on your property Pigeons are not a pleasant sight if they are nesting on your property. The desire to remove
How to stop mice or rats from entering your property. Top tips to stop rodents getting into your property and what to do if you
The biggest pests in the food industry are… Where there is food, there will be pests. Here are the top 5 pests we are asked
