Animals don’t have to be big and ferocious to cause serious damage to your home. More often than not, it’s the small or unthreatening ones that have the most damaging long-term effects, simply because we’re unaware of the risks they bring or are more likely to allow their presence.
Loughton Pest Control are a full-service pest control service based in the UK. Here, they share 5 animals and insects you didn’t know could cause serious home damage.
- Squirrels – squirrels are the animals we’re least likely to suspect of being homewreckers, but the truth is that they’re insatiable chewers. Since their teeth never stop growing, they need to chew in order to keep them down. If there aren’t any nuts or acorns about, this could mean just about any other material in or around your home.
- Rodents – rodent infestations skyrocket in the winter months when the little creatures head indoors to nest and forage for food. As cute as they might like, they spread diseases and can damage your home by chewing through, pipes, wires and more.
- Birds – there’s nothing more spring-like than little birds building nests. But when these nests are in your chimney, shred or attic, there can be problems. Droppings may spread diseases and debris can cause a hazardous environment.
- Mosquitos – the UK is home to 30+ native mosquito species. Their booming populations and the capability to spread diseases mean that it’s increasingly possible that someone in your home (even your pet!) can contract an illness related to these dangerous bugs. Our comprehensive mosquito treatment process includes using both pesticides and non-chemical procedures to control activity.
- Moths – once inside your home, moths can seriously damage clothes, fabrics and more. This potentially puts your delicate items at particular risk of damage, especially if they are left stored in draws, wardrobes or under the bed for long periods of time.
Loughton Pest Control deal with all manner of pest infestations. We can quickly and effectively inspect your property to determine and identify the nature of your pest problem. We’ll then choose the best treatment method available to eliminate the problem as quickly as possible. Book an appointment with us today.
