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The Christmas Nightmare: Why Mice and Rats Are the Worst Holiday Guests

The Christmas Nightmare: Why Mice and Rats Are the Worst Holiday Guests

While the holiday season is a time for warmth, joy, and festive gatherings, the last thing anyone wants is the disruption of uninvited guests—especially mice and rats. These pesky rodents can be more than just a nuisance; they can threaten your Christmas celebrations’ safety, comfort, and enjoyment. Let’s explore how mice and rats can impact […]

Rats vs Mice: What’s the Difference? Why Effective Pest Control is Essential

Rats vs Mice: What's the Difference? Why Effective Pest Control is Essential

Rats (Rattus norvegicus) and Mice (Mus musculus domesticus) are two of the most common household pests, but while they may look similar to the untrained eye, their behaviour, health risks, and the damage they cause vary significantly. Understanding these differences is vital, especially regarding pest control, as tailored strategies are needed to manage each rodent […]

Keep Your Home Safe from Pests This Halloween with Central Pest Control

Halloween - Central Pest Control

Halloween is just around the corner, bringing with it a host of spooky fun costumes, decorations, and plenty of treats. But while you’re preparing for a night of frights, don’t forget about the real terrors lurking in the shadows: pests! Rodents, spiders, and insects often seek shelter in homes as the weather cools down, making […]

Rats and Mice actively seeking shelter in the Home

Damage in the home by rats

As we see a drop in the temperatures over the last couple of weeks along with heavy rainfall. Rats and Mice actively seek shelter, food and warmth in your property. Here at Central Pest Control, we would always recommend the following to householders to be vigilant, in looking for evidence and easy access into the […]

Brendan Higgins Appears On Newstalk’s Moncrieff Show

Brendan Higgins on Newstalk's Moncrieff Show

Brendan Higgins, Managing Director of Central Pest Control, recently appeared on Newstalk’s Moncrieff show to discuss how cockroaches are becoming a “very big problem in Ireland”. This follows an increase in closure orders as 32 food outlets were served closure and improvement orders by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland so far in 2024. Cockroaches […]

Effective Seagull Control: Protect Your Building All Year Round

Seagull Control

Seagulls are a common sight in coastal areas, but their presence can cause significant problems for businesses, residents, and building owners. Beyond their loud squawking and aggressive behaviour, seagulls can lead to long-term damage to buildings, health hazards, and even legal complications. Implementing an effective seagull control plan is essential to protecting your property throughout […]

Central Pest Control Drain Investigation

At Central Pest Control, we understand the importance of preventative maintenance to avoid drainage issues. Our team of experienced engineers are equipped with the latest technology to provide an investigation and cleaning service for a cleaner drainage system.

At Central Pest Control, we understand the importance of preventative maintenance to avoid drainage issues. Our team of experienced engineers are equipped with the latest technology to provide an investigation and cleaning service for a cleaner drainage system. We provide professional drain surveys and strive to provide the best experience for our customers. Our team […]

Help I have been Stung by a Wasp! What do I do?

Help I have been stung by a wasp! What do I do?

 Firstly Don’t Panic. Follow Central Pest Control’s Tip for Preventing Infection from a Wasp Sting. Remove the Sting: As the venom from the wasp will be in the sting, it is best to remove this as soon as possible to avoid more venom entering the body. A sterilised tweezers should do it. Clean the Area: […]

 Do we have Cockroaches in Ireland?

Do we have Cockroaches in Ireland?

Yes, we at Central Pest Control have been dealing with two types of Cockroaches in the home, hospitality and food sectors. We have carried out a risk assessment survey in Dublin, to identity the source of a heavy infestation in an apartment block and our findings after a couple of weeks investigating under the apartments […]