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By Central Pest Control If you’ve ever walked into your bathroom at night, turned on the light, and spotted a tiny, fast-moving silver insect darting across the floor, you’re not alone. Silverfish are one of the most common bathroom pests across Ireland-and while they’re harmless...

Holiday Pest Control: How to Keep Your Home Pest-Free This Season The holidays are a time for family, food, and festivities but they’re also prime time for pests. Rodents, ants, cockroaches, and other intruders look for warmth, food, and shelter during colder months, making your...

Residents in Southside Dublin often face challenges with rodents due to gardens, alleyways, and older housing stock. A family recently contacted Central Pest Control after noticing: Rats are not just a nuisance-they can carry bacteria and parasites that pose health risks. Acting quickly is essential....

Bed Bugs vs. Fleas: How to Tell the Difference If you’re waking up with itchy bites or spotting tiny insects in your home, you may wonder whether you’re dealing with bed bugs or fleas. These two pests can look similar at first but the difference...

Why Are Drain Surveys Important? When most people think about pest control, they imagine treatments, traps, and preventative measures inside the home. But what many don’t realize is that one of the biggest gateways for pests, especially rats, is hidden underground: your drainage system. At...

Birds roosting or breeding on buildings are causing expensive problems for an increasing number of companies around Ireland. At first glance, pigeons, seagulls, and starlings may seem innocuous, but when they congregate in sufficient quantities, they may pose a major danger to health, hygiene, and...

Halloween should be full of tricks, treats, and spooky fun not real-life creepy crawlies. While skeletons and cobwebs make great decorations, unwanted guests like bedbugs, rodents, and cockroaches can turn your haunted house into a real nightmare. At Central Pest Control, we help homeowners across...

If you’ve spotted small, silvery insects darting across the floor or hiding in cupboards, you’re probably dealing with silverfish. These fast-moving pests thrive in damp, dark places – bathrooms, basements, and attics are their favourites. While they don’t bite or spread disease, silverfish can damage...

🍂 Why Autumn Brings Pest Challenges As temperatures drop and food sources become scarcer outdoors, rodents, insects, and other pests start seeking warmth and shelter. For food premises, warehouses, and restaurants in Dublin, Wicklow, and Kildare, this means a higher risk of infestations if proactive...

From Castleknock, to Foxrock to Brittas, our expert team has built a five star reputation for professionalism, discretion, and guaranteed results. When it comes to pest problems, cutting corners is never worth the risk. Whether it’s rodents in the attic, ants in the kitchen, or...