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  Introduction to Cockroaches in the UK Cockroaches are one of the most resilient and adaptable pests, frequently found in various environments throughout the UK. These pests thrive in warm, humid conditions and can be found in homes, restaurants, hospitals, and other buildings where food and water are readily available. They are not only a nuisance but also pose significant health risks due to their ability to spread bacteria, pathogens, and allergens. In the UK, the three most common species are the German cockroach ( Blattella germanica ), Oriental cockroach ( Blatta orientalis ), and American cockroach ( Periplaneta americana ). Each of these species has distinct characteristics, behaviours, and preferred habitats. Understanding the cockroach life cycle is crucial for effective control, as their rapid reproduction rates make infestations challenging to manage without targeted treatment. At Pest Dominion , we specialise in environmentally friendly, effective solutions for cockro

  HOME   »   RODENT   » RODENT Rodent behavioural and physiological resistance 18/10/2022   Posted by    P est Dominion Limited Rodent behavioural and physiological resistance, BPCA  CPD VIDEO, 2022. Further Reading PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Field trials to assess resistance to warfarin and difenacoum of house mice in relation to the occurrence of variants in the vkorc1-gene before and after the treatments. “ Anticoagulant resistance in Norway rats ( Rattus norvegicus  Berk.) in Kent – a VKORC1 single nucleotide polymorphism, tyrosine139phenylalanine, new to the UK” Read More  Here Colin V. Prescott  ,  Alan P. Buckle ,  J. George Gibbings ,  Ed N.W. Allan  &  Alexander M. Stuart Pages 61-65 | Received 06 Jul 2010, Accepted 08 Sep 2010, Published online: 19 Nov 2010

  Asian Hornet (Vespa velutina) in UK 13/10/2022   Posted by   Pest Dominion Limited 13 OCT In year 2022, as per to  BPCA , defra has confirmed  Asian Hornet sighting  in Ascot,  Gloucestershire,  Dover,  Essex , Hampshire, Hull & Somerset and many other places in the country, it is fascinating how far these insects end up. The Asian hornet is smaller than British native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health than our native species of wasps and hornets. However, they do pose a risk to honey bees and work is already underway to monitor for any hornet activity and to identify any nests nearby. Beekeepers and members of the public are being asked to remain vigilant of Asian hornets. Just in-case you see any non-native species sightings can be recorded online through  iRecord (external link) , ( DEFRA,2022 ) ( Pest Dominion, 2022 ) Learn more about  recording non-native species .  Check out Pestpack Here www.pestdominion.com