No-one thinks that they will be the one to fall victim to household pests until they are, by which point their only option is to call a professional pest controller.

Pests run riot inside both domestic and commercial properties contaminating food, spreading diseases, destroying property, and generally causing all sorts of nuisance and chaos everywhere they go.

Most of us are aware that pests are never too far away but by taking some time to learn about the species that cause the majority of Pest Control Liverpool problems you will be able to minimise the risk that you are the next in a long line of victims.

The vast majority of pest issues can be avoided by taking some simple preventative measures, making your home a less enticing prospect and making it harder for them to gain access.

Top 5 UK pests

Pests aren’t picky about the properties that they infest and will target domestic homes, businesses, and everything in-between. Knowing the common signs of a pest infestation can allow you to spot them at the earliest possible stage and take action to prevent the problem from escalating.

Here are 5 of the most common pests found in the Liverpool area:

Rodents

If you asked someone to name the pest species that they would least like to have in their home, the chances are that a rodent would be their first choice. Unlike most insect pests that only cause problems at certain times of year, rats and mice can cause problems anytime and anywhere.

Despite their tendency to invade your property at will, rats and mice are pretty shy and will keep themselves to themselves for the most part, hiding within walls, attics, cupboards, and anywhere else dark and quiet that is close to a plentiful food supply.

Unfortunately, this means that if you spot a rodent inside your home or business, especially during the day, there is a good chance that there is already quite a big infestation quite close by.

Some of the signs of a rodent infestation to keep an eye out for include small pellet shaped droppings, dirt marks along the skirting boards, and scratching noises coming from inside the walls or attic.

Moths

Moths are another pest species that can be found all year round, although they are certainly much more active during the warmer months of summer.

Moths can pose pest problems at all life stages from larvae feeding on clothing, fabrics, and other soft furnishings to adult pantry moths contaminating food products.

As you might be aware moths are attracted to bright lights and if you are regularly spotting them fluttering around your lightbulbs there may be more of an issue than a single moth simply finding their way through an open door or window.

Birds

Many people are surprised to learn that birds can be considered a pest species, but in urban areas, pigeons and gulls in particular are increasingly responsible for a large amount of the work done by professional pest control companies.

Birds will often use human inhabited buildings to roost and nest and once their population has been established the damage that they can do is almost limitless.

The mountain of droppings they produce alone will damage the aesthetic of your property, as well as corroding it with its toxic composition. This damage is not confined to materials alone either with a plethora of diseases spread via the bacteria within bird droppings.

Installing some basic deterrents such as model birds of prey can be effective in preventing birds from choosing your property but if not, professional bird services may be required to install bird netting and bird spikes or carry out specialist trapping or shooting services.

Cockroaches

Cockroaches are some of the most disgusting pests to deal with in your property due to their love for filth and feeding on rotten food stuffs.

They will often be found in dark and damp areas and thrive anywhere warm that is close to food. When night comes and they become most active, cockroaches will venture far and wide, contaminating surfaces and food with all sorts of germs and pathogens.

Most people don’t even know that cockroaches are common I the UK but there are a few species that do a huge amount of harm.

Wasps

Wasps are a mainstay of the British summer but when the odd pest buzzing around your garden picnic becomes a large nest built inside your loft, they can quickly become your worst nightmare.

There are some pests on this list that you may be able to tackle on your own if you catch them in the early stages. Wasps are not one of them. When under threat wasps will swarm and attack the perceived threat ad only a trained professional should attempt wasp nest removal.