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!
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 …
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 …
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 …
Are Bees losing the pollination war?
As our ever increasing food and goods trade grows, our need for international and global trade continues to rise. This also allows the ever increasing spread of invasive insects which make life unmanageable for our native pollinators. Non-native species are …
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 …
The best ways to rodent proof your home, week one – The garage door!
Well happy new year everyone and I hope you all had a great break from work! It turns out the poor Rats and Mice of the UK did not take any time off, so here’s a few helpful hints to …
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 …