Birds like pigeons and seagulls can cause many problems, particularly in urban environments, which is why the team at Urban Hawks is tasked with carrying out bird control solutions. Nesting birds can damage properties, hold up development projects and become a nuisance in the surrounding area. However, because all species of birds in the UK […]
According to the British Pest Control Association, up to 49 per cent of feral pigeons could carry infectious diseases that can be passed to humans. Recently, this species has proven increasingly problematic in urban areas where it seeks food, shelter and places to nest. As a result, the risk of pigeons spreading disease in the […]
If you are considering whether to have your site fumigated, or have made arrangements already, you will likely have questions about the process. To help you understand fumigation preparation, this article will provide the answers. What fumigation services are available? At Fumigill, we have an experienced team ready to provide customers throughout the UK with […]
Brown marmorated stink bugs (BMSBs) are an agricultural pest the team at Fumigill team is regularly employed to deal with. We provide effective treatments that protect those countries where the bugs are not native. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know about the BMSB, from the dangers it poses to how we […]
As the name suggests, in-transit fumigation is a pest control method where gases like phosphine are safely released into a contained space (predominantly in shipping containers) to eradicate pests during cargo transportation. It is a way of complying with the phytosanitary certification requirements to prevent the spread of non-native pests and insects globally. In commercial […]
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is a known agricultural pest that the team at Urban Hawks is employed often to eradicate. To help you understand more about this non-native pest, we discuss in this article what attracts them, where they are commonly found, the type and extent of damage they can cause, and what you […]
Fumigation is an essential part of global imports and exports, keeping cargo and goods safe while making sure countries are not exposed to biohazards. However, fumigation can be hazardous to human health if the process is not carried out carefully and professionally. In this article, we discuss the dangers of fumigation and the measures […]
When importing and exporting cargo between countries, precautions must be taken to reduce the risk of contamination from non-native species. In most cases, when wood packing materials such as pallets are used in shipping containers, buyers will often require the supplier to fumigate their cargo and issue a fumigation certificate. Export fumigation is a legal […]
The rise of globalisation in the past 100 years has allowed us to connect like never before. However, it has also resulted in non-native species invading continents and wreaking havoc on the agricultural industry, fisheries, waterways, as well as posing a danger to humans and wildlife. As a result, the vast majority of countries will […]
The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug is an agricultural pest that, for decades, has wreaked havoc across the globe. Despite stink bugs being harmless to humans and other animals, these pungent pests are known to reproduce quickly and cause a range of issues. In this article, we will be exploring how to identify stink bugs, how […]
