Hastings Biting Insect Control

Biting insects are an incredibly problematic pest as they can cause infection and pass on diseases. There are many biting pests that are common in the UK. The most prevalent of these are fleas, ticks and mosquitos, although there are a lot more.

The main element of controlling an infestation of biting insects is correct identification of the insect. The simplest way to achieve this is by visual assessment of an insect, although this can be hard with hidden or very small bugs. Another alternative is to identify insects by their bite. The seriousness of bites can vary from person to person, but a good indicator of the species is the location of the bite. For instance, bites on legs and ankles are typical of fleas, whereas mosquitos will usually bite arms, shoulders or other areas of the body that are revealed while in bed.

Professional pest control companies will be able to identify biting insects. After this, they will agree with you a plan for treating the infestation. This will change depending on the species of the insect, but will generally include using an insecticide spray or powder in the area of the house where the insect is present. Severe infestations of biting bugs may necessitate fumigation to properly solve the problem.