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There are few pests more annoying than flies and the most complained about fly species, due to their sheer volume, are Clusterflies.

Clusterflies:  Because clusterflies over-winter in such huge numbers (usually in loft spaces and window frames) they are usually the source of sudden, often dramatic, infestations in spring.  Clusterflies are easiest dealt with during the colder, dormant, months.

MORE COMMON FLY SPECIES:

The Blue Bottle, Lesser Housefly and Greater Housefly all transmit disease, but there are other primary species that we may encounter at different times of year, all of which should be controlled and eliminated where practicable.

Biting house flies:  More and more reports are being received from across the county of house flies that bite!  All of the common species so far mentioned are physiologically incapable of biting. . .  they simply do not have the mouthparts.  What is causing this distressing problem is the Stable Fly.

Almost indistinguishable from the common housefly to the naked eye, the Stable Fly (also known as the Barn or Dog Fly), unlike most members of the family Muscidae, are blood feeders.  Now found worldwide, the species is considered to be of Eurasian origin and is spreading as a direct consequence of a warming climate.

Other insect pests...
In the case of an infestation of any insects, identification is all important to determine what course of action needs to be taken to eradicate the problem.  If you are unsure what pests you have, we offer a free, no-obligation identification service. Simply take a picture, send it to Alpha Pest Control by email and they will advise you accordingly.

The types of insects that cause problems in domestic circumstances are normally fleas, bed bugs and cockroaches. This is not an exhaustive list but covers insect pests normally found around the home... but all are treatable!

Fleas
One of the first signs that you may have a flea problem is your cat or dog scratching, you may also have areas on the lower legs that are itching as a result of being bitten. Fleas do not feed on you, but are attracted to your body heat (thinking you are a cat or dog). If this is the case, your pet needs to be treated with a proprietary brand of flea treatment regularly throughout the summer to ensure there is no re-infestation.

With centrally heated homes and a general warming of the climate, it is becoming more common to suffer with fleas in the winter months. If this happens, continue with the flea treatment as recommended by the manufacturer. Fleas lay their eggs, mostly in carpets, and depending on the weather condition (temperature, humidity etc.) their eggs take between 10 and 21 days to hatch.

It is important to remember that regular hoovering will remove some of the eggs but you will never remove all. On emptying your hoover, do it outside into a plastic bag and tie securely to prevent any fleas that hatch in there from escaping and re-infesting your home. Normally one treatment with an industrial insecticide, sprayed throughout the house is sufficient.

Bed bugs Bed bugs are often unwanted travelling companions, secreted in the bottom of your suitcase and emerging after you have returned from your foreign holiday. They are attracted to carbon dioxide and warmth.

For this reason most bed bug bites occur on and around the neck area at night while you are asleep. They prefer dark areas and is why they are more active at night... but it is not uncommon to disturb them from their dark hiding places during the day and see them scurrying for the nearest darkest recess they can find.

Apart from the irritating bites around the neck area, another sign that you have bedbugs are little dark blood spots can be seen on your matress, along with faecal matter.

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insects

carpet beetles & fleas

Although Alpha Pest Control in Llanelli regularly treat flies, fleas, ants and bed bugs in domestic environments, by far the most requested insect pest treatment are for carpet beetles (the damage is done by their larvae, shown above) and cat or dog fleas.  The nature of insect infestations means that a property will require room by room treatment to prevent a re-occurence.

pet safety

Pesticides for household insects are applied at very low concentrations, powerful enough to kill small insects effectively, but posing little or no health threat to people or pets.  Nick will always advise on the day, but the best strategy is to keep pets away from any treated surface until they are completely dry. . .  approximately 1 to 2 hours.

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initial treatment

All insect treatments:  Within 20 miles of Llanelli:  £80

The quoted costs are based on an average three bedroomed house. . .  for larger properties, please ask Nick for a free, no obligation, quote!
 

follow-up treatments

Up to 20 miles from Llanelli:  £65

Please read:  A fuel surcharge of £10 may be payable for visits over 20 miles distant from Llanelli and Alpha Pest Control reserve the right to apply a consultation fee of £30 if no work is subsequently undertaken.

AM I WITHIN THE 20 MILE FOOTPRINT?

The following towns and villages are all within 20 miles of ALPHA PEST CONTROL in Llanelli;  Pontyberem, Llangennech, Swiss Valley, Cwmffrwd, Pontardulais, Kidwelly, Pwll, Pontlliw, Neath, Skewen, Jersey Marine, Carmarthen, Abergwili, Johnstown, Tonna, Swansea, Mumbles, Sketty, West Cross, Gorseinon, Gowerton, Loughor, Burry Port, Pembrey, Dafen, Brynamman, Pensarn, llanllwch, Pontiates, Briton Ferry, The Gower, Ammanford, Tumble, Cross Hands, Tycroes, Penygroes, Llandeilo, Llandybie, Glanamman & Newchurch.

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