Spotted some creepy crawlies in your home and want to know exactly what they are and if you need to be worried about them?
We have got you covered. In this guide, we are going to look at 5 of the most concerning pest species to discover inside your home, helping you work out exactly what you are dealing with and how to deal with it.
If you have indeed spotted any of the below inside your home in any significant numbers, call a professional Bradford pest control company right away and they will come out and fix the problem for you, normally using some form of control method such as insecticides in conjunction with some habitat modification and pest proofing tips.
5 common pest insect species in UK
Bed Bugs
Why not kick things off with one of the worst pest species to discover.
Bed bugs are the arch enemy of the good night’s kip and can make life a miserable nightmare for any property owner dealing with them.
They are pretty tiny, especially before they have fed, so you will likely see and feel signs of bed bug activity before seeing them.
Some of these signs include waking up feeling extra itchy, small red spots on your body, and a slightly odd, musty odour coming from somewhere nearby.
At max size, bed bugs are around 5mm in size so you can spot them if you look closely enough.
Bed bug infestations will always require professional pest control to resolve.
Cockroaches
Surprised to find cockroaches on a list of UK insects? They are more common than you might think, and perfectly disgusting to have in your home.
They are some of the most prolific disease carrying pests in the world, so if you do see them scuttling around your property you need to act fast.
One of the common signs to look out for are the skins that they shed as they grow, these are normally located close to their hideout.
Their appearance depends on the species in question but most are around 1 inch in size and a variation of brown.
Wasps
We all deal with them in the summer but if a single insect buzzing around a picnic turns into a full blown nest, you have problems.
Wasps will viciously defend their nests and only a professional should attempt to remove one. DIY removal will leave you sore and stung if one tiny thing goes wrong.
Fleas
Cat and dog fleas target, as you might guess, your beloved pets, making them some of the most hated insects on this list.
Watch out for scratching, bald patches of fur, and general unhappiness in your furry friends.
Carpet Beetles
These critters will destroy your carpets, furniture, and clothing without a backwards glance. Defend your furnishings from these 5mm-ish long brown beetles and your fabrics will forever be in your debt.
These creatures do not pose a direct threat to human health but there destruction can be a (sad) sight to behold.