Whitley Bay Biting Insect Control

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

The main element of managing an infestation of biting insects is accurate identification of the insect. The easiest way to achieve this is by visual inspection of an insect, although this can be hard with hidden or really small pests. Another alternative is to identify bugs by their bite. The seriousness of bites can differ from one individual to another, but a good indicator of the species is the placement of the bite. For instance, bites on legs and ankles are typical of fleas, whereas mosquitos will frequently bite arms, shoulders or the areas of your 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 plan for treating the infestation. This will be different 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. Serious infestations of biting insects might require fumigation to properly control the infestation.