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 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 […]
How Central Pest Control Professionals Deal with Pigeons? Effective Solutions for Bird Control
Pigeons are common in urban environments, and while many people associate them with city squares and parks, they can become a significant problem for businesses and homeowners. Left unchecked, pigeon populations can lead to property damage, health risks, and costly repairs. In this blog, we will explore how Central Pest Control professionals deal with pigeons, […]
Rats and Mice actively seeking shelter in the Home
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, 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
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. 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?
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?
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 […]
Pest Control Challenges: The Hospitality Sector
Pest control is essential in the hospitality sector as failure to keep to the standards set out by the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine of Ireland could result in fines or worst possible closure orders, along with the risk of causing sickness to customers and impacting your company image. Just as much as we […]
