EnviroShield Pest Management

01/08/2023

Wasp nest the size of a basketball removed from a customer's garage. Gave him a bit if a fright when he went to get something out of the garage, so the customer did the sensible thing and hired a professional to remove it.

Don't try to remove these yourselves, the 'tips' you can read online are dangerous, illogical, and just plain ridiculous.

28/03/2022

This client thought that they had bed bugs as they were being bitten during the night. On inspection it was clear that the issue was actually bird mites. A fully grown adult is less than 1mm in length, and it's only due to the numbers of them they can be seen at all.
Usually feeding on birds and poultry, once the host animal has left the vicinity the mites can turn to humans for feeding and can invade your home in no time.
Nests need to be located and removed and a thorough insecticide spray completed with an appropriate substance to permanently get rid of these pests.
I would always recommend getting the pros in to do the dirty work for you to ensure success. Using household or DIY products at best will give you temporary relief, and at worst may just spread them around the property allowing them to multiply.

12/03/2022

Woodworm treatment completed in a loft space this week. There was clear evidence of active common furniture beetle larvae on several joists and beams throughout the loft, one photo shows a build up of frass collected on some loose lino.
Quite a lengthy job as all boarding needed to be lifted and insulation pushed back to access all joists to ensure the success of the chemical spray.
We offer a 20 year guarantee on woodworm treatments as standard.
For a thorough survey and professional treatment call 07784 494955 or visit www.enviroshieldpest.co.uk for more info.

04/03/2022

Great bit of kit by . The A24 rat trap swiftly disposes of the target species using an automatic CO2 powered bolt. It's humane and non toxic, also doesn't present any danger to non target creatures. I set mine up under some decking and made light work of clearing a serious infestation, alongside some changes to the immediate environment to prevent further encouragement.

02/03/2022

A large mice infestation has been found in the staff kitchen of an office, resulting in food items being gnawed and contaminated, as well as creating some considerable panic! We've located and blocked off entry points internally and externally to prevent future problems, as well as safely set up traps in the affected areas. No toxic rodenticides used.

For professional and independent pest management in Bishop's Stortford, Harlow and beyond, call 07784 494955.
Or visit www.enviroshieldpest.co.uk for more info.

17/02/2022

Mice only need a 5-6mm gap to enter a building. Once they are comfortable in their new home they will breed rapidly, as well as spread bacteria through cross contamination and potentially gnaw through wires and plastic water pipes.

These air bricks on the external walls of most homes can often provide the perfect front door for these rodents and, if sufficiently damaged, also rats.

At EnviroShield Pest Management we prioritise locating the routes of entry and blocking them off using rodent proof materials. For air bricks, a simple steel mesh will sufficiently cover the gaps, and we also have purpose built covers available in a range of colours.

For affordable and professional pest management in Hertfordshire and Essex please contact EnviroShield on 07784 494955

Or visit www.enviroshieldpest.co.uk for more information

22/07/2021

In this first blog we wanted to present some information that is very relevant to right now, as we are getting many queries regarding this issue. We all know that when the sun beats down in the summer and early autumn we love a bit of ‘al fresco dining’, and the kids love playing outside. We also accept that we share this environment with hundreds of different insect species; all of which play a vital role in nature and food production to varying degrees....

In this first blog we wanted to present some information that is very relevant to right now, as we are getting many queries regarding this issue. We all know that when the sun beats down in the sum…

03/07/2021

We've not been going long as a company so it's nice to already be getting some happy returning customers!

02/06/2021

Over the last few days since the sun started blazing, my own garden has been a hub of mining bee activity. These bees include many different species and are part of the solitary bee family.
As in the video you will likely see them buzzing about the surface of the ground and then moving from flower to flower.

You will see them enter small holes in the soil which the female has dug out as a nesting chamber. The bee adds pollen to the chamber and lays an egg. As the name 'solitary bee' suggests they don't nest in colonies like honey bees or bumblebees. But there can be many individual chambers in one area, particularly areas that get a lot of sun.

These bees are great pollinators and they present no danger to humans or pets. They do have a stinger but it's doubtful it can pe*****te human skin, and they just don't ever get aggressive. They have no hive or queen to protect, just their egg.

If you suspect that you have any type of solitary bee in your garden then don't do anything, just enjoy them! You are likely to only see them until the end of July, and then back again the following spring.

Of course if you are unsure if you have solitary bees, a bumblebee nest, or wasps then by all means get in touch and EnviroShield will happily come out for a free of charge survey.

Call 07784 494955
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