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Summer Pest Control: Keeping Ants and Wasps at Bay with Pest Dominion

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Summer Pest Control: Keeping Ants and Wasps at Bay with Pest Dominion As the summer heat arrives, so do unwanted guests in the form of ants and wasps. These pesky insects can quickly become a nuisance, spoiling outdoor gatherings and invading our homes. But fear not! [Pest Dominion](https://pestdominion.com/) is here to provide effective pest control solutions that will help you enjoy a summer free from the buzzing and crawling creatures. In this blog post, we'll explore the common summer pests - ants and wasps and how Pest Dominion can keep them at bay. 1. Conquering Ant Infestations: Ants, with their relentless search for food and water, can quickly infiltrate your home and outdoor spaces. Here's how Pest Dominion tackles ant infestations: a) Thorough Inspections: Our expert technicians conduct comprehensive inspections to identify ant entry points and nesting areas, ensuring a targeted approach to eradication. b) Customised Treatment Plans: Based on the specific ant species

The Essential Guide to Wasps: Life Cycle, Threat to Humans, Allergic Reactions, and Effective Control Methods

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The Essential Guide to Wasps: Life Cycle, Threat to Humans, Allergic Reactions, and Effective Control Methods Introduction Welcome to Pest Dominion's essential guide to wasps. In this extensive article, we will explore the fascinating world of wasps, including their life cycle, potential threats to humans, the risk of allergic reactions from stings, and effective methods for controlling these stinging insects. Drawing upon our expertise and authoritative sources such as research papers and online resources, we aim to provide you with valuable insights into wasp biology and behaviour, as well as practical advice on managing and preventing wasp infestations. Understanding Wasps Wasps are social insects belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which also includes bees and ants. They play important ecological roles as pollinators and predators of other insects. However, when their nests are established near human habitation, they can become a nuisance and pose risks to human health. Wasp

Tick-Borne Disease

  Tick-Borne Disease Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV) Detected in England: A New Risk for Public Health A recent risk assessment, published by a multi-agency cross-government committee, has alerted the public to the presence of tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) in England. The assessment is based on both human cases and the detection of the virus in ticks across several areas of the country, including the Hampshire/Dorset border, New Forest, North York Moors, and Thetford Forest. While the risk to the general public in the UK remains very low, it is essential to understand the implications of this emerging health concern. Tick-borne encephalitis virus is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. TBEV is prevalent in many parts of Europe and Asia, particularly in forested areas. It causes a range of symptoms, from mild flu-like illness to severe infections affecting the central nervous system, such as meningitis or encephalitis. Severe cases of TBEV can