Flooding Prompts New Rodent Concerns
The recent extreme weather conditions and attendant flooding problems across Ireland have caused misery and heartache for thousands of people from Lahinch in Co. Clare to Bray in Co. Wicklow (pictured). If you’ve been affected by flooding, it would be wise to keep a sharp lookout for rodents on the move. They have an extreme aversion to water […]
Seven Enforcement Orders Served on Irish Food Businesses in January
Hotels, restaurants, takeaways and fish shops all feature in the FSAI’s latest ‘Call of Shame’ (aka Enforcement Orders Served on Irish Food Businesses in January 2014). Clearly, the message still isn’t getting through to some food operators: food safety – including stringent pest-control and pest-management procedures – is a legal obligation, not an optional extra. If you’re […]
Beware Of Bed Bugs All Year Round
Beware Of Bed Bugs All Year Round Bed bugs are parasitic insects of the cimicid family that feed exclusively on blood. Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug, is the best known of the species as it prefers to feed on human blood. Bed bugs get their name from their preferred habitat: warm houses and especially beds, […]
It’s That Time Of Year Again…
It’s That Time Of Year Again… As the weather finally begins to improve here in Ireland, it’s only a matter of time before flying insects appear in abundance. Mesh strips provide a simple but highly effective means of denying these potentially dangerous pests access to catering areas. Here’s one we supplied and fitted at a […]
Textile Moths – Causing Havoc All-Year Round
In the good old days, textile moths were generally only a problem in the warm summer months. Nowadays, with central and underfloor heating in most – if not all – homes, these destructive pests are a problem all-year round. We were recently called out to a customer’s home in Dublin where carpet moths had been […]
CPC Invests Cutting-Edge IT Enhance Customer Service
Central Pest Control has recently invested in innovative new software provided by eDuce Software Ltd in order to enhance the already excellent service levels we provide to our customers. eDuce’s Scheduling-Management System enables us to link all operational aspects of our business, providing us with integrated scheduling, timesheets, enquiry logging, quotes, job reports and invoicing, […]
30% Increase in Food Safety Enforcement Orders in 2012
8 January 2013 — The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) has today reported that there were a total of 109 Enforcement Orders served for breaches of food-safety legislation in 2012. This compares to just 84 in 2011, making last year the highest to date for the number of Enforcement Orders issued. As is now the norm, […]
Rats and Mice
Rats and Mice Rats and mice and other rodents are some of the most common pests in Ireland. A rodent infestation in the home or workplace can potentially have very serious consequences, posing a significant threat to human health and well being. If you suspect you have a problem with rodents, don’t ignore it – contact the experts […]
CPC passes latest IPCA audit with flying colours
14 January 2013 — As a registered and accredited member of the Irish Pest Control Association (IPCA), Central Pest Control undergoes an annual audit to verify that all of our pest-control processes and practices are in line with stringent industry and legal standards. These comprehensive audits cover every aspect of the work that we do, […]
Cockroaches and Ants
Cockroaches and Ants In Ireland, some insect infestations can occur all year round, while others tend to be more seasonal in nature. At Central Pest Control, our experts treat each insect problem individually, providing comprehensive eradication and prevention both inside and outside the home and/or workplace. ANTS In recent months, we have recorded a dramatic rise in ant-related queries from […]
