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Biting insects control in Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield and Tamworth
Immediate Actions:
1. Identify the Problem
a. Common biting insects include bed bugs, fleas, mosquitoes, biting midges, or mites.
b. Look for signs like bite patterns, insect droppings, or actual bugs.
2. Clean Your Home:
a. Vacuum carpets, furniture, and bedding regularly.
b. Wash all bedding, curtains, and clothes in hot water and dry on high heat.
c. Declutter to remove hiding spots.
3. Use Insect Repellents & Barriers:
a. Apply insect repellents (DEET, permethrin-treated clothing).
b. Install fine mesh screens on windows.
c. Use insect traps (UV light traps, sticky traps).
4. Eliminate Standing Water:
a. If mosquitoes are a problem, remove stagnant water in and around the house.
Targeted Treatments by Pest Controllers:
1. Residual Insecticide Treatments
a. Spraying affected areas with insecticides that linger to kill insects over time
(safe for homes).
2. Fogging/Misting Treatments
a. Uses a fine insecticidal mist to treat large areas, good for mosquitoes and fleas.
3. Heat Treatment (for Bed Bugs & Fleas)
a. Raises the temperature in affected rooms to kill insects & eggs.
4. Baiting & Traps
a. Specialized pheromone traps, sticky traps, or bait stations to lure and kill pests.
5. Fumigation (for Severe Infestations)
a. Sealing the house and using gas treatment to eliminate all pests.
6. Biological Control (for Outdoor Biting Insects)
a. Introducing natural predators (like larvae-eating bacteria for mosquito
control). Would you like recommendations for specific insect types?
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