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Expert pest control advice, seasonal tips and real-world insights from Wallace Pest Control. Browse our latest guides on wasps, bed bugs, rats, fleas and other common pest problems across Lancashire.
June 10, 2025
A quick ID check often saves you a call-out fee and saves pollinators from an unnecessary dose of insecticide. Use our identification table below to work out who’s buzzing around your Lancashire home this summer: Bee or Wasp?
June 5, 2025
Home‑owners often ask why rats suddenly appear in the loft when the bin store is spotless. The answer is usually below ground. Britain’s sewer network is a vast rodent habitat: estimates put the national rat population at about 80 million (The Guardian), and drainage specialists reckon a large slice – tens of millions – spend their entire lives inside pipework and chambers. When that pipework fails, the rats simply follow the fault up into our buildings.
May 30, 2025
In Lancashire we are big animal lovers; Having a dog or a cat makes a house a home. But with pets comes other unwanted house guests. Despite taking preventative measures fleas can still find their way into our homes, even if we don’t have pets of our own. Finding fleas in your home can be distressing and an uphill battle to eradicate them! But don’t worry, we’re here to help with our guide on how to get rid of fleas.
May 29, 2025
Fleas, despite their small size, can cause significant discomfort and stress for both pets and their owners. If you've ever dealt with a flea infestation, you know first-hand how frustrating they can be to eliminate. But why are fleas so hard to get rid of? Let's dive into the reasons why fleas are such a formidable foe.
May 27, 2025
In this blog we aim to answer all your common wasp FAQs UK, from "How much does it cost to remove a wasp nest?" to "When do wasps die off?". We will ensure you have all got the facts you need!
May 21, 2025
In the UK, prices run the gamut. At the low end you’ll find opportunists charging peanuts (often minus PPE, public liability insurance, or even road-worthy vans). At the top end, national chains and inventive freelancers can quote anywhere from £50 to £280 for the exact same job. Wherever fear meets urgency, a few people will try their luck. In this blog we will answer your questions like “Why is there such a variation in cost?”, “What am I actually paying for?” and “What is involved in getting rid of wasps?”, to help you fully understand “How much does it cost to get rid of Wasps”
May 20, 2025
Ever booked a “wasp job” only to learn the buzzing tenants were protected honey‑bees? We’d rather save you that expense. Our Pest Survey is a low‑cost, knowledge‑first visit that answers three big questions: Is there a pest? How did it get in? What—if anything—needs doing next?
May 15, 2025
You’ve finally cleared a sunbeam for the cat, look down—and spot tiny hairy grubs doing the conga across your rug. Those aren’t caterpillars; they’re carpet-beetle larvae, better known as woolly bears, and they’ll chew through wool, feathers and pet hair faster than you can say “new underlay.”
May 13, 2025
Spot a tidy black trail of common garden ants (Lasius niger) on the worktop and it’s tempting to dust everything with talc or ant powder. Trouble is, those quick fixes seldom reach the queen. Below is the straightforward, science‑backed approach we use to clear the whole colony—usually after a single, 30‑minute visit.
May 12, 2025
Wasps and bees are often lumped into the same category, especially when they’re buzzing around our gardens or building nests in inconvenient places. While they might look similar at a glance, wasps and bees differ significantly in appearance, behaviour, and ecological role.
May 9, 2025
There’s nothing like the low, angry hum of a wasp colony to turn a sunny afternoon into an emergency dash indoors. Below you’ll find straight-talk answers to the questions Lancashire homeowners ask us most often about Vespula germanica (the German wasp) and its equally antisocial cousins.
May 7, 2025
Scratchy pets, speckled carpets and mystery bites are all tell-tale signs you’ve picked up uninvited passengers. When people search “flea control Lancashire” or “professional flea treatment near me,” these are the answers they ask for first.