Pest Control Direct

Online solutions to pest intrusions
DIY prevention & eradication

Solutions to virtually all common household pests found in the home.

It can be distressing when you discover that you have an infestation in your home, and knowing how to deal with the problem can be tricky. But with quick action and the right pest control products, dealing with an influx of insects or parasites doesn't have to be too difficult.
As experts in dealing with all manner of unwanted creatures, Pest Control Direct can help you find suitable DIY pest control products to help you eradicate the problem in your home quickly, effectively and affordably.

An introduction to common household pests

There are many different types of insects and parasites that can infest your home, and being able to recognise the problems is the first step towards successful pest control.
A parasite that feeds on human blood, bed bugs are known for living in furniture - particularly beds, as well as sofas and upholstered armchairs. They are most active at night, feeding while people are asleep, and they can cause rashes and allergic reactions, as well as psychological effects.

Cockroaches

Are one of the most common household pests, cockroaches usually live off human food and pet food, and often leave unpleasant odours. They can carry microbes on the surface of their bodies, and these can be dangerous to people. The insects can also be linked to allergic reactions in humans, and some are associated with asthma.

Ants

Are well known for invading homes looking for food and moisture, and eliminating them can be tricky, as they can quickly adapt to change. In fact, many treatments are about temporary controlling the pests, rather than getting rid of them completely.

Fleas

Are usually found in homes with pets, and most species of flea prefer to live off of a particular type of host - dogs, cats, rats and humans, for example. They do, however, cross over to feed on other species sometimes and their bites can lead to skin irritations, itchiness and rashes. Some fleas may also carry diseases, bacteria and other parasites.
Moths

Are pests that can cause a variety of problems, depending largely on what they feed on - fruit, grains or fabrics for example. There are thought to be more than 150,000 species of moth worldwide.

DIY pest control

Whether you're dealing with an infestation of one of the creatures listed above, or any of the other common household pests like silverfish, carpet beetles and woodworms, Pest Control Direct can help you eradicate the problem quickly and effectively.
In most cases - such as wasp, flea and bed bug treatments and cockroach killers - pest control will involve some chemical that kills the insect or parasite. These are usually delivered in spray form or with a fogger.
Woodlice killers and woodworm treatments may involve wood treatments that deter the creatures from laying eggs and burrowing through the wood.
Meanwhile, moth killers can include sticky strips that attract the insects with scents, along with clothing fumers and various deterrents.

Get effective solutions from Pest Control Direct

Whatever type of unwanted creature you have found in your home, if you need help clearing away an infestation, Pest Control Direct can help.
In addition to our various solutions for insects and parasites, our range of products also includes rodent solutions - such as mole deterrents, rat poisons/traps and mouse poisons/traps, as well as bird deterrent solutions.
Ordering online is simple with our secure website, and we'll get your products shipped off as quickly as possible, and if you need any assistance, please feel free to get in touch with a knowledgeable member of our team on 01323 846845.

Although many species of bird can be lovely to watch, and many can even be beneficial as they eat other pests and pollinate plants, certain species can also cause damage and spread disease if the population gets out of control - so it's essential to put effective bird control into place.

Here at Pest Control Direct, we offer a wide range of bird control products, making it easy for you to find an affordable and effective solution to your bird control problem. Depending on the species of bird in question, the animals can create a variety of difficulties. Some of the winged animals may eat the crops in your vegetable garden, while the roosting habits of others could cause damage to buildings - in all such situations, a quick response with the right bird control product is a must. For example, many birds - particularly pigeons - have very acidic urine, meaning their droppings can cause corrosion, while debris from the creatures - like moulted feathers or nesting materials can lead to blockages in guttering or ventilation shafts. Some types of birds can infiltrate the walls of your home, living inside cavity walls or in the roof space, making terrible messes and causing damage. In addition, if a bird dies in a difficult-to-access space, it could result in unpleasant smells. In addition, many birds carry bacteria and or parasites that can cause people to contract diseases like encephalitis, salmonella, meningitis and toxoplasmosis.

DIY bird control solutions

The right bird control solution will depend on the type of birds that you are dealing with, as well as the type of problem they are causing. Various bird deterrents are available, with bird dispersal systems and bird scarers popular options for dealing with the pests. These often emit noises that scare away the birds - a popular choice for airports - while statues of owls have been known to frighten the birds away. If you're looking for bird proofing solutions to keep the avian pests out of specific areas, netting is an effective choice that will stop the birds from roosting under ledges and other locations. The nets are provided in different sizes for dealing with different problem species - like pigeons, sparrows or starlings - and all the necessary fittings and fixings can be supplied.

Meanwhile, chimney protection products will stop the birds from roosting on top of your chimney or flying inside the flue. In addition, there are a number of products specifically designed for pigeon control. These include polycarbonate or stainless steel bird spikes that prevent the birds from perching on surfaces like roofs, gutters or fences. Catch-and-release bird control traps are also available, while bird-proofing fire gel is a non-toxic option that repels the feathered creatures.

As experts in providing DIY pest control solutions for more than 16 years, Pest Control Direct makes it easy to find the products you need to eradicate a pest problem at home. Plus, if you have any questions about the best way to deal with bird problem, feel free to get in touch on 01323 846845. Our bird control experts can provide professional advice.

Pest Control, using pest repellers, both electro-magnetic and ultrasonic, is fast becoming an accepted environmentally friendly method of pest control.

Electronic Pest Repellers are mostly used against infestations of mice and rats and found to be very effective against rodents. Some good results have also been achieved against insects such as cockroaches, earwigs and ants but successful control of these insect pests is patchy. Pest Control Direct has been selling electronic pest control products for over 10 years and have found them to be effective in controlling many pest problems.

You will also find Pest Stop Rat Zappers ( electronic rat killers ) and Mouse Zappers ( electronic mouse killers )

Pest control application equipment and protective clothing is essential for many pest control operations.

Pest Control is much easier with the right equipment and healthier with the correct protective clothing, especially if you are treating wasps nests or using insecticidal dusts and sprays.

Electric and glueboard fly killers, Insectocutor and Bower brands

A selection of products to deal with a range of Garden Pests.

Moles are at the best of times difficult to deal with. Bob appears on "Guinness in the Garden" showing how to place the Duffus (Tunnel) mole trap and discussing with Bunny Guinness the difficulties involved, however, follow this advice and you should have success.
We offer 2 methods to the public, traps, and sound/vibration deterrent.

Traps are widely used by professionals and to ensure the best results WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING TRAPS, we supply them with our traps! Use more than one trap. Cover the traps in soil when you receive them and leave for 3 days, this should give the traps a ground scent. Ensure no light enters the tunnel after the trap is set in the tunnel. Check traps twice per day.

Sound/vibration deterrent involves inserting the Mole Chaser/Repeller into the ground, this emits vibrations which moles do not like. This sytem is good when it works but we have to say it only works for 1 in 2 people.

Pesticide free products are becoming increasingly popular.

They will usually be a little slower to work than conventional pesticides but much safer for you and any unintended pets or animals.

Remedies to deal with Fowl Mite You will notice two things; firstly your egg production will start to go down as the chickens need to replace the lost blood taken by the Red Mites (which means less energy to produce eggs) and secondly, the chickens will start to peck each other where they see the infestation, usually just at the base of the birds tail feathers. At this point the problem is likely to be causing stress and is getting serious. Keep a close eye out for any pecking behaviour and also any bald, bloody patches appearing on your birds. Red/Fowl Mite is a blood-feeding ecto-parasite ('ecto' means it attacks or feeds on the outside of the bird as opposed to worms (endo-parasite) that feed on the inside. It usually attacks resting birds, mainly during the night for a short (1-2 hours) blood meal. After feeding, the mites hide in cracks and crevices away from daylight. Here they mate and lay their eggs.

Red mites are very small just visible without magnification and may appear like moving specs of dirt the eggs are microscopically small (400 x 270u) oval and pearly white. Red mites are not species specific and will 'attack' any species or breed of bird. They do not fly nor are they usually transmitted via clothing although if there is a bad infestation, mites have been known to 'jump' onto a person's clothing and therefore could be transported this way to another location/aviary etc. Remember they are only usually out of their harbourage towards dusk/dark and would be unusual for them to be active during daylight hours. They are extremely mobile considering their microscopic size and can travel great distances relative to their size! They can be transferred from bird to bird or from wild birds landing on your aviaries, especially if there is an open area of roof. Adults - are red when engorged with blood otherwise black, grey or white females about 1 mm long. Life cycle (stages) -Female mites deposit eggs (after a blood meal) in crevices, under boards, at the ends of perches where they butt up to the back of the cage or in debris near roosts. Eggs hatch in only 1-2 days and there is a larval stage which matures in 1 day, the following nymphal stages will feed. Total development to full adult is only 7-8 days. Mite can then suffer starvation for 4-5 months!!

Proofing - Seal as many joints and crevices of your cages, aviaries, nest boxes and feeders as possible with silicon sealer. Red mites are able to survive rigorous cleaning and disinfection programmes.

Range of Professional Powders, Smokes, Gels and Poisons for the control and eradication of all Crawling and Flying Insects.

Products available for the amatuer and professional user in a domestic situation or commercial.

Rodent control is something that most people can manage to do themselves. In most cases, rat and mouse poisons sold to the public are the same strength as the pest control professional. A range of pest control rodenticides for rat control and mouse control.

There are rat traps, mouse traps, mole traps and other pest control products to effect good vermin control. Rats and Mice are going to present some serious pest control problems in the future due to new waste disposal measure that see waste food either being composted or left uncollected for longer than ever before.

Another trend that is appearing is sub decking infestations of both rats and mice, these are pests finding cover under popular decking structures. In creating ourselves a pleasant deck we provide the perfect safe environment for vermin, rats, mice and insects! At least you can fairly safely use rat poison and mouse poison under decking.

Rodent control is something that most people can manage to do themselves. In most cases, rat and mouse poisons sold to the public are essentially the same strength as the rodenticides the pest control professionals use!

A range of pest control rodenticides for rat control and mouse control. There are rat traps, mouse traps, mole traps and other rodent control products to effect good vermin eradication. Rats and Mice are going to present some serious pest control problems in the future due to new waste disposal measure that see waste food either being composted or left uncollected for longer than ever before.

Another trend that is appearing is sub decking infestations of both rats and mice, these are pests finding cover under popular decking structures. In creating ourselves a pleasant deck we provide the perfect safe environment for vermin, rats, mice and insects! At least you can fairly safely use rat poison and mouse poison under decking.

Everything you need to deal with wasp problems and wasps nests in your home or garden. Although it can be scary to deal with a wasp nest, with the correct product, wasp control equipment and wasp protective clothing.

Treatment can be effected at night when there is significantly less risk of being stung because wasps tend to stay in the nest at night. Early in the season, May and June, waps nests are quite small and present a much reduced risk of attack. Wasp nest killer dust/powder is usually the best product with which to eradicate a wasp nest. If not injected directly into the nest, it can be applied around the nest entrance whereby the wasps will pick it up on their feet and bodies and inadvertently carry it into the nest where it will kill other wasps.

Read our advice sheet on the left to get a good idea how to eradicate a wasp nest using the best approach.

A range of woodworm, dry rot control and rising damp products to apply to wood boring beetle attacked timbers and for common furniture beetle control, plus wood rot and rising damp.

We stock professional and amateur woodworm control treatments for the home or commercial premises.