pop up professionals

We have not stopped saving and rescuing bees, however, wasp Nests are now becoming active.

We have generally gone from starter queen-sized nests around the size of a golf ball to nests that are tennis ball size and larger with more activity. Don’t get me wrong there will still be the odd late starter that is still building up. 

This is also the time of year when some, “pop up professionals” like to think they can deal with these issues. I say pop up as it’s a bandwagon they jump because they think it’s easy.

They don’t think about the effects these chemicals have or the safety aspects.

here are some pointers to watch out for at this time of year to give you peace of mind.

Qualifications- ask to see proof of them, rsph/bpca level two or above are what you should be looking for in these terms.

Insurance- ask to see their pest control insurance as this is specialised insurance and will not be covered under most insurance. Just as our insurance, for example, wouldn’t cover us if we smashed a window using a strimmer to cut a garden just because we have one and can cut grass. 

Visit report- a visit report should be left/sent to you stating all the legal obligations this profession requires.

Guarantee- will they offer a guarantee? A reputable company will.

These are the basic questions to be asked and any professional will happily provide them. Today, for example, we were undertaking a large multi-house rodent job and had the police turn up, we were questioned in the street and all was above board, they left happy and we ended up laughing with a very apologetic neighbour. We weren’t mad or upset as she was worried about neighbours. No one was in the wrong and the police happily left with a card each.

The Rodenticides/insecticides we use are dangerous, in the wrong/unqualified hands and misuse can cause many issues both legally and to other wildlife. These chemicals do not discriminate between good and bad insects so need to be used responsibly. 

So please check out who you are using, we love being asked if we can prove the above. Not only that but we will show the awards we have won for our work in this industry in Oxfordshire.

If you have the pest, we have the solution.