Any house can become host to unwanted pests, new, old, listed, large, small, even a boathouse. Here are some common property features and their associated pests.
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chimneys, uncapped or with entry points can be susceptible to detritus feeders and scavengers, pigeons and other birds, insect nests such as bees and wasps.
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slipped roof tiles, can be access points for rodents and birds.
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windows and doors with gaps of any size, allow access to cluster flies, harlequin ladybirds, woodlice and ants.
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open water tanks offer a water source for rats and mice.
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damp structural wood and wood furniture, wood borders and also mould.
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wool carpet and wool rugs, loved by carpet beetles.
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voids under floorboards can be occupied by clothes and house moths, carpet beetles, detritus feeders and scavengers, mice and rats.
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damp plaster and wallpaper, offer habitat for fungus and plaster beetles, and silverfish.
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leaking downpipe or blocked guttering, can encourage damp loving pests like fungus and plaster beetles and silverfish.
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vegetation growing against the wall attracts rodents and birds.
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stored food attracts many pests including flour beetles, rodents and ants.
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bins, waste, and food scraps, provide an opportune food source for flies, birds and rodents.
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basements and cellars can be host to damp loving insects, rats, mice, cockroaches and woodlice.
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sheds are often occupied by rats and mice
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chicken coops often attract rats, mice and poultry mites.
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compost bins are a good food source and harborage for rats and mice.