Welcome to The Pest Digest—Your Ultimate Guide to the Creepy, the Crawly, and the Completely Unwanted!
Brought to you by the fine (and slightly bug-obsessed) folks at Killer Instinct Pest Control, The Pest Digest is the only blog where you can learn about Britain’s most bothersome beasties while having a proper laugh about it. Written by our resident pest-battling aficionado, Dan James, this is your go-to spot for the latest industry news, horror stories from the front lines, and practical tips to keep your home from becoming a six-legged hotel.
What’s in Store?
We bring you the latest pest control news, hilarious pest encounters, and expert advice to help you keep your home and business critter-free. From the ever-growing army of super rats in London to seagulls with attitude in seaside towns, we cover the pests that truly make Britain great (at being a nuisance).
But it’s not just horror stories here—oh no! Dan James is on a mission to arm you with all the knowledge you need to outsmart rodents, outmaneuver moths, and outlast wasp season (good luck with that one). Expect expert tips on keeping pests at bay, updates on UK pest control regulations, and maybe even a deep dive into why London pigeons have no fear and possibly hold grudges.
Who’s This For?
- Homeowners who are sick of their loft being the local rodent rave spot.
- Businesses who’d rather not be known as “the café with the cockroach problem.”
- Curious minds who just love a good pest-related drama.
- Dan’s mum, who swears she reads every post (but probably skips the bit about spiders).
So, whether you’re looking for serious pest control advice or just need a chuckle at the sheer madness of what we deal with daily, The Pest Digest has you covered. Grab a cuppa, pull up a chair (maybe check it for silverfish first), and enjoy!
Farmers using insecticides to kill lions
Well this story is horrendous, I don’t pretend to know all of the ins and outs of it all and I certainly don’t agree with what’s happening in Kenya, but here’s the scoop, a handful of Kenyan farmers are using …
Black Sea Devil: The Deep Sea’s Teeny-Weeny Terror!
Meet the Black Sea Devil: Small, Spooky, and Seriously Ugly! In early February 2025, a remarkable event captivated TikTok users worldwide: a deep-sea anglerfish, specifically a black sea devil (Melanocetus johnsonii), was filmed swimming near the ocean’s surface off the …
Seagulls being bullied by work-shy, Scottish holiday Rats
Well it seems the holiday season is nearly over for most of us BUT not for the Rats in Scotland apparently. I read an article this week about Rats the size of Chihuahua’s (yes I did have to spell check …
The 2025 Rat Race! – This year’s crazy invasion!
The Rat Race of 2025: How to Keep the Rodents at Bay This Busy Pest Control Season If you’ve been hearing a little extra scurrying around your attic or noticing gnaw marks on your cereal boxes, you’re not alone. This …
Hornet’s Hullabaloo: A Buzzkill That Needs Professional Help!
Ah, hornets. Nature’s ultimate party crashers, swooping in uninvited and turning your garden party into their very own hornet hall of fame. If you’ve recently spotted one of these striped menace nests’, it’s time to face the facts: you’re dealing …
Maurice the Mouse: The Unlikely Mechanic Who Turned An Engine Bay Into a Chew Toy
Once upon a time in a quiet suburban garage, a little mouse named Maurice had an ambitious plan. He wasn’t just any mouse; he was a connoisseur of fine wires. His tiny teeth gleamed as he scuttled across the floor, …
Confessions of a Rat Man – a tale with a sting..in its tail. yelp.
All of the characters in this completely made up story which definitely didn’t happen are 100% fictitious. All associations to real people are coincidental, apart from Mrs Smith, that lovely cackling, sweet but non sympathetic old lady is real and …
Stop using these soap brands as they could actually attract mosquitos!
Okay so I read an article recently which was published in iScience which really made me pay attention as I am one of unlucky ones who is actually like a walking buffet to mosquitos. In this article they conducted an …
The best ways to rodent proof your home, week 3 – The Drains!
Hey everyone, hope you’ve had a good week! This week is a bit more of an advanced identification and repair, but if you’re a little bit savvy when it comes to DIY and can get to grips with most things …
Do you have Ants in your pant-ry?
Okay so we’re halfway though the year already and with the recent warm temperatures I feel like I have spoken to clients about Ants more than I have spoken to my children about…well anything (apart from maybe Fortnite). With the …
New Year, New Pest Control Company?
Well, it’s the beginning of 2025 and with new beginnings on the horizon I always find myself planning and checking every aspect of my business ready to take on another year and wring every last drop out of the months …
Super Rats – Their existence? Are they really super?
Okay so lets first deal with one thing, although the daily mail and other such newspapers love to give the impression of Rats the size of labradors are roaming the streets, terrorising neighbourhoods and trying to steal your children, the …
The best ways to rodent proof your home, week Two – Air Vents!
Hi all, okay so week two we’re going to look at Air Vents, well more importantly, broken air vents! Air vents or air bricks as they’re sometimes known are a common source of infestation for Mice, Rats occasionally too so …
CCTV Drain Surveys – Protecting Your Home from the Underground Up
The Crucial Role of CCTV Sewer Surveys in Rat Infestations: Protecting Your Home from the Underground Up Rat infestations are a nightmare for homeowners, causing damage, health risks, and stress. What many don’t realize is that a significant number of …
5 ways to stop wasps being a nuisance this summer
Do wasps plague you in the summer? Do your arms hurt from the continual swatting? Do you end up eating inside on a hot day because of wasps? Read on for a few helpful hints…. Okay so lets start by …
Stubborn residual rodenticide levels in barn owls still on the increase.
Stubborn residual rodenticide levels in barn owls still on the increase. Well what can I say, the title of this piece pretty much says it all. Okay so here’s what we know, the last survey conducted of barn owls was …
A Seagull rips off a mans testicle while he sunbathes naked
Okay so I know there’s some guy now out there with one, erm, ball which is swinging solo but my god this did make me simultaneously both laugh and wince at the same time. Here’s the story, so an unnamed …
10 Top Tips for Rodent-Proofing Your Home Before Winter: No more Mr Mice guy!
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, many of us cozy up with hot cocoa and snuggle under blankets. But beware! While you’re hibernating in your home sweet home, those sneaky little rodents might be plotting an invasion. Fear not! We’ve …
**The Wasp Whisperer: A Buzz-Worthy Guide to Treating Wasp Nests**
Ah, wasps. Nature’s little yellow-and-black nuisances that seem to think your backyard is their personal five-star resort. If you’ve spotted a wasp nest hanging out in your eaves, it’s time to take action before they turn your summer BBQ into …
Surviving the Roachpocalypse: How to Outsmart Your New Roommates.
Cockroaches: The Uninvited Guests Who Really Know How to Ruin a Good Meal Ah, cockroaches. The pests that have somehow earned the reputation of being “survivors.” You can throw a nuclear bomb at them, and they’ll be like, “Oh, is …