Southport Biting Insect Control

Biting insects are an incredibly problematic pest as they can cause infection and spread diseases. There are many biting insects that are common in the UK. The most common 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 easiest way to do this is by visual examination of an insect, although this is hard with hidden or very small pests. Another option is to identify insects by their bite. The seriousness of bites may vary from person to person, but a good indication of the species is the location of the bite. For example, bites on legs and ankles are typical of fleas, whereas mosquitos will most likely bite arms, shoulders or the areas of the body that are revealed while in bed.

Qualified pest control companies will be able to identify biting insects. After this, they will agree with you a strategy for treating the infestation. This will change depending on the species of the pest, but will usually include using an insecticide spray or powder in the area of the house where the insect is present. Serious infestations of biting pests may require fumigation to succesfully solve the problem.