Insect Pest Control Services

Insect infestations cost businesses and homeowners in Edinburgh and the Lothians dearly every year. It’s not just the cost of wiping out infestations; you also need to think about the damage insects can cause including:

• Health problems such as salmonella
• Damage to furnishings
• Suffering for your pets

In Britain there are over 20,000 different species of insect. While many of these are not harmful, insects such as fleas, wasps, mosquitoes, cockroaches, mites, moths, ants and bed bugs can cause considerable problems in homes and businesses.

Many insects are beneficial, but some are fiercely competitive with humans. Insects are not only numerous, but also amongst the most adaptable of all animals. Their adaptability combined with their tremendous rate of reproduction gives insects an unqualified potential for survival.

Insects form the largest and most successful group of animals in the world. Many of the insects now found in our country carry disease, feed on human food, clothing or housing and cause stress to humans and animals with painful bites and stings.

Insects find their way into buildings via a number of ways, open doors and windows, drainage systems, pets or by being carried in, hidden amongst goods or supplies. All buildings provide shelter, warmth and food. This enables them to become rapidly established regardless of the type of premises.

Anglo Scottish Pest Control specialise in the eradication and prevention of insect pests. The pesticides we use are constantly tested against specific insect types and environments, which at this time are ever changing.

Our methods and products in conjunction with detailed reports highlighting hygiene, proofing and storage recommendations ensure rapid control of any insect infestation. Upon control being gained our continuous service visits then ensure constant protection and peace of mind to all of our commercial clients.

Ants

Ants are unlikely to cause you harm but nobody wants to find ants in their home or business. Customers will be put off if they find ants in their hotel room or a restaurant. To help prevent an ant invasion, make sure you don’t leave any food lying around or spillages on the floor.

Moths

Moths do not cause any health risks but are a pest in homes and businesses because of the severe damage their larvae cause to clothes, fabrics, furs, leather and carpets.

This damage may continue for many weeks after moth larvae have hatched serious harm may have been done before numbers of flying moths are seen and so prevention of a moth problem is important.

Fleas & Flea Bites

Flea bites are identified as a tiny dark red spot surrounded by a reddened area. The bite persists for one or two days and is intensely irritating. First bites are not generally liable to cause serious infections, but they may lead to hypersensitivity. Signs include:

• Bite marks on the body, particularly around the ankles and lower leg
• Flea dirt black specks on your pet or in your pet’s bed
• Pet agitation or scratching

Mosquitoes

As well as being a nuisance buzzing around the home, especially in large numbers, mosquitoes can also cause a health risks transmitting diseases including salmonella, dysentery, tuberculosis, cholera and parasitic worms. In this country, mosquitoes are less likely to spread disease than in the tropics, but the irritation caused by the bites can still be distressing particularly for children.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches carry a range of serious illnesses including salmonella, dysentery, gastroenteritis and typhoid. Cockroach droppings can also cause eczema and asthma. The risk is particularly high in homes with children, the elderly or those fighting illnesses.

Cockroaches can breed rapidly and are highly resilient. A quick response is essential to ensure a cockroach infestation does not become established or spread to neighbouring properties.

Our methods and products in conjunction with detailed reports highlighting hygiene, proofing and storage recommendations ensure rapid control of any insect infestation. Once we’ve gained control, our ongoing service visits ensure constant protection and peace of mind to all of our commercial clients.

If you’re a residential customer, we can rid your property of the problem pests affecting you. We then also offer you help and advice on what to look out for and precautions you can take to prevent future insect infestations in your home.

Why choose us?

• Fast response – when you have an insect problem, we know you want it sorted quickly.
• Ongoing checks – help you prevent and keep on top of any future commercial infestations.
• Friendly and personal approach – a local company keen to build long-term relationships.