Spring has sprung and things are heating up, April brings a fresh wave of pest activity. With some pests beginning to emerge from hibernation and others seeking shelter indoors, it’s the perfect time to take preventative action. Here’s what to watch out for this month and how Lodi UK’s range of pest control products can help.
House Flies: Buzzing Back to Life
House flies become more active in April as temperatures rise. These pests are not only a nuisance but can also transfer bacteria and contaminate food surfaces. A single house fly can carry over 100 different types of disease-causing pathogens, including E. coli and Salmonella. They thrive in warm environments and are attracted to food waste, pet droppings, and decomposing matter.
Did you know? Flies have an incredibly short lifespan, living for around 15-30 days, but during that time, a female can lay up to 500 eggs. These eggs hatch within 24 hours, leading to rapid infestations. Flies also have 360-degree vision, thanks to their compound eyes, making them incredibly difficult to swat.
Enter our Organ-X Pro-Formula Fly Trap XL, a non-toxic solution to fly problems. Using fast-catch technology, each trap can catch up to 40,000 flies!
This natural solution can be used in gardens outside animal housing and waste bins. The bag is made from durable plastic with a strong handle, reducing the risk of breakage and leakage.
For indoor fly monitoring the Organ-X Fly Sticky Papers offer a natural and effective solution. 100% insecticide free one pack contains 4 rolls of physical fly trap paper designed with easy install, easy-fix to walls and ceilings in areas where flies congregate. Flying insects are lured to the attractants in the sticky glue, trapping them on contact.
Wasps: Stop the Nest, Eliminate the Pest
Not ready to emerge just yet but we’re certainly on wasp watch, with queens emerging from hibernation to establish new colonies. Wasps may seem less of a concern in early spring, but this is the most critical time to prevent an infestation. A newly established nest may only contain a handful of wasps, but by peak summer, a nest can house up to 5,000 wasps, making it much harder to control.
Wasps are highly territorial and aggressive, especially as their colony strength grows. They can sting multiple times without dying, unlike bees, and their venom can cause severe allergic reactions in some people. Queen wasps build their nests in sheltered areas such as sheds, lofts, roof eaves, and even inside wall cavities. If you spot early signs of a nest, act fast!
Take wasp control to the next level with our Insecto Pro Formula Fly & Wasp Destroyer, which is the strongest amateur Fly and Wasp spray available on the UK market. Targets insects fast, simply direct & spray to kill the pest in an instant. Many aerosols contain very little active ingredient and when used prove fairly ineffective, however with Insecto’s instant results customers are moving away from known brands to Insecto.
- Kills insects instantly
- Used & approved by professionals
- At home insect control
- Targets all flying and crawling insects
Combines both Tetramethrin and Trans-Phenothrin for fast knockdown and results.
Ants: Persistent and Pesky
Spring's full bloom brings a flourish of foliage and rising temperatures, combining to tempt ants to begin their activity; searching for food sources both indoors and outdoors. They are social insects, meaning once a single scout finds food, it signals the rest of the colony, leading to a full-blown infestation seemingly overnight. Ants are highly adaptable and can enter homes through even the tiniest cracks in search of crumbs, sugar, and moisture.
Different species of ants behave differently, but most will create well-established colonies near food sources, making them difficult to remove when their colony is established. Some species, like black garden ants, are harmless but a nuisance, while others, such as pharaoh ants, can spread bacteria.
Insecto offers a duo of solutions for preventing Ants one being our Ant Nest Killer Powder. The active ingredient, Deltamethrin, can kill insects quickly on contact. It can be used on and around ants nests and other crawling insects, including cockroaches, spiders and bed bugs. The shaker style bottle provides easy application to cracks, crevices and any other places where insects might hide. Insecto Pro Formula Powder can be applied directly by dusting, by means of a hand shaker, puffer pack, bellows or piston type gun.
Our Insecto Pro Formula Ant Bait Station uses a professional quality active ingredient, Acetamiprid, used by today’s pest controllers. Ants are lured to the attractive bait which is consumed and taken back to the nest to feed the other workers and the queen. Bait is proven to be the most effective way of targeting the queen ant and destroying the nest.
Fleas: Microscopic menaces that never miss a meal
While flea infestations peak in summer, April is when they start making their comeback. These tiny, blood-sucking parasites thrive in warm and humid conditions, often hitching a ride into homes on pets or even people’s clothing. Fleas can remain dormant in carpets, furniture, and bedding for months, only becoming active when they sense heat and movement. This means an infestation can appear suddenly, even if you haven’t noticed fleas before.
Fleas are notorious for their rapid reproduction, with a single female flea capable of laying 50 eggs per day, leading to widespread infestations in a short period. They also have powerful hind legs, allowing them to jump up to 150 times their body length, making them difficult to catch and remove manually.
Our INSECTO Smoke Bombs, containing the active ingredient Permethrin, are the perfect choice for eradicating fleas from your home. Available in mini, Midi and Maxi variants, proving that size really does matter when it comes to pests! Simply light the non-sparking wick, smoke fumes will work their way into all nooks and crannies killing all flying and crawling insects in the treated area. Read the label before use, make sure you leave the home during and allow a minimum of two hours before ventilating the area well.
Be Proactive This Spring
April is the perfect time to stay ahead of pest problems before they escalate. By identifying early warning signs and using professional-grade pest control solutions, you can keep your home and garden pest-free all season long.
For more expert pest control advice and to browse our full range of solutions, visit Lodi UK.
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