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!
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 …
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 …
Keep away from this caterpillar if you see them!
Spring is here and so is the cute and gentle sounding brown tail moth caterpillar but the reality is very different. Lets start with the basics; Brown tail moth caterpillars (see images) are approximately 4cm in length, a dark brown …
**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 …
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 …
Avian Flu is now infecting other species such as Otters and Foxes
For many people I have spoken to, much like the whole Covid thing, Avian Flu seems to slowly be disappearing from the media giving a perception that it, as a disease, is going away. Unfortunately this is definitely not the …
Buzz Off! Why Calling a Pro for Wasp Nests is No Sting Operation
Are wasps the original party crashers of the insect world? You invite a few friends over for a peaceful gathering, and suddenly, uninvited guests with yellow stripes and a bad attitude show up to cause a buzz! It’s like they …