Hinckley Biting Insect Control

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

The key to controlling an infestation of biting insects is accurate identification of the insect. The easiest way to achieve this is by visual examination of an insect, although this can be hard with invisible or very small insects. Another option is to identify insects by their bite. The severity of bites can vary from one person to another, 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 the areas of your body that are exposed while in bed.

Specialist pest control companies will be able to identify biting insects. Following this, they will agree with you a plan for treating the infestation. This will change depending on the species of the insect, but will usually consist of using an insecticide spray or powder in the area of the house where the insect is present. Severe infestations of biting pests may necessitate fumigation to succesfully control the infestation.