News – Goodwin Pest Control

Having problems with pigeons under your solar panels?

Simon — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:37:22 +0000

Don’t worry – you’re not alone. As great as solar panels are, they also give pigeons the perfect little home. Now, while that’s great for the pigeons, it’s not so great for you. They might be getting the perfect little home but all you’re getting is about 10-12kg of droppings every year – per pigeon! And, as if that wasn’t horrible enough, there’s the constant cooing noise you’ve got to put…

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Ant problems? Here’s how to get rid of them…

Simon — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:34:42 +0000

Generally most people don’t have a problem with ants until, of course, they start popping up in your home or working space. Then they start to become more than just a little annoying – not to mention a potential health risk. Chances are you’re familiar with the black garden ant. Despite its name, it’s actually very dark brown. They’re slightly easier to get rid of than the amber coloured Pharaoh…

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When do wasps die off & all you need to know about nests

Simon — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Summertime is just around the corner and we’ve all had the experience of wafting wasps away from picnics or out of windows. But what if you’re dealing with more than one or two; what if you’re dealing with a nest? Wasp nests can contain anywhere between 5,000 and 10,000 wasps at the peak of summer, and if you’re spotting more than a handful lurking around your gutters or your garden shed then it’s…

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