The world academy of sciences the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Well, there might be a mouse… Here at Pestserve we want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! We also wanted to give you some advice of what to do, just in case there are any creatures stirring in your house during the holiday period (and we’re not talking about Santa’s reindeer).

We hope this is the only mouse you see near your Christmas tree this holiday season

Image Source: https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4025/4231486091_b5813a951c.jpg

Read more →

It’s fairly common knowledge that household pests can damage your property and just generally be a nuisance, but did you know they can spread disease too? In fact, many household pests can transmit diseases to humans as well as other animals (including any pets you have in the house). With this in mind, it’s a good idea to be clued up on the potential health risks of pests. We have put together a list of just some of the most common diseases you can catch from household pests.

Rats certainly carry the most diseases out of all the household pests

Image Source: https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3640/3536910289_27972dff0c.jpg

Read more →

It’s common for home owners to get serious about pest control, only once they spot particular pests at their homes. I don’t say this is not the right thing to do, but probably the most efficient way to prevent pests from entering your home is prevention.

To ensure that pests never reach your home and garden, here are 10 simple, yet effective methods to keep them away.

Trim Plants and Remove Mulch

Pests use plants as bridges to your house, so make sure you trim all tree branches and plants that touch it. Mulch is popular material used by homeowners near areas surrounding the house, but it provides great habitat for pests to breed. It’s great idea to use less pest-attractive cover near the foundation of your home – rock or stone are great choice.

Read more →