FAQ
Q. Does Ipswich Pest Control cover my area ?
We cover a 20 mile radius of Ipswich.
Q. I hear noises in the loft late at night what could this be ?
A. It sounds as if a rodent has found its way into the loft. This is a common problem.Birds do not move around at night, If its a squirrel most movement will stop around 10pm. Mice and Rats will move around till the early hours. A roof survey is required.
Q. I wake up with red bites on me, what could this be ?
A. It could be bed bugs, check the edges of the mattress and look for bugs about 6mm in length, also look for blood spotting, If in doubt please give us a call. Bedbugs need to be dealt with by a professional.
Q. How much does your service cost ?
A. There are fixed prices for certain treatments such as wasps. Other treatments may need a site survey, this is provided to both domestic and commercial customers. A call out charge will made where a visit is made and no treatment is carried out. We assess the situation and offer up front pricing.
Q. What are your open times ?
A. We are open from 8am till 9pm every day including weekends.
Q. How soon can you come out ?
A. Often the same day, Always within 48 hours.
Q. What about bees ?
A. Bees are generally beneficial to the environment,We do not treat bees unless they pose a risk to the householder. Please visit www.suffolkbeekeepers.co.uk to locate your nearest bee keeper.
Q. I have Bats in the loft, can you get rid of them ?
A In short, no, Bats are a protected species you must not harm, disturb or move them.Please check out www.bats.org.uk for more information.
Q. Can you leave me with extra poison for future use ?
A. No, this cannot be done under any circumstances.
Q. Can you tell me about "Wooly Bears"?
A. They are the larvae of the varied carpet beetle and will damage natural fibres and leather products. They often come into the house via birds nests in roof spaces or infected carpets. They like dark and poorly lit areas.
Q. I got up for a drink of water last night. I turned on the light and a number of bugs went scurrying across the floor, What are they ?
A. More than likely they are a species of Cockroach. They are carriers of all sorts of transferable diseases.They need to be controlled by a professional.
Q. How quickly can you get rid of my mouse problem ?
A. It depends on the nature of the infestation, the numbers of mice and the property infested, but rule of thumb would be 2 - 3 weeks.
Q. What diseases do rats carry ?
A. Rats carry a whole host of diseases the most important disease is Weil's Disease ( Leptospirosis ) which can be fatal if early symptoms are not detected. Other diseases include Murine-Typhus and a range of gastro intestinal ailments.
Q. After treatment,how long does it take a wasps nest to be completely eradicated?
A. The time taken to die off will depend on access to the nest. If the nest can be treated directly, then it may take about an hour to die but we normally allow up to a day.