Lytham St Annes Biting Insect Control

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

The key to managing an infestation of biting insects is accurate identification of the insect. The simplest way to achieve this is by visual examination of an insect, although this is hard with invisible or really small bugs. Another alternative is to identify bugs by their bite. The seriousness of bites may vary from person to person, but a good indicator of the species is the placement of the bite. For example, bites on legs and ankles are typical of fleas, whereas mosquitos will frequently bite arms, shoulders or the areas of the 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 strategy for treating the infestation. This will vary depending on the species of the insect, but will typically involve using an insecticide spray or powder in the area of the home where the insect is present. Serious infestations of biting pests may necessitate fumigation to succesfully control the infestation.