As the dry weather is upon us, it is not just us humans who are enjoying the sunshine. Garden ants are in their element during this weather and Protectahome’s Pest Controllers are preparing for a large number of infestations.
An initial agreement between Government and the Association of British Insurers was announced late last month. The scheme, called Flood Re, aims to ensure that people living in areas most prone to floods will be able to access affordable flood insurance.
A Magor-based building solutions company has bucked the construction industry’s recent downward trend by increasing turnover since the start of 2013.
Monnow Bridge is the sole remaining medieval fortified river bridge in the United Kingdom where the gate tower stands on the bridge itself. The pedestrianised bridge built in the 13th Century crosses the River Monnow some 500m above its confluence with the River Wye.
Six employees of Protectahome walked five miles across the Severn Bridge and back dressed in farm yard animal themed onesies, successfully raising an outstanding £1500 for St. David’s Hospice Care.
On 11 May 2013, a team from Protectahome will be taking part in a five mile walk across the Severn Bridge to raise money for St David’s Hospice Care. Of course this is not just any fundraising walk; all participants have to be dressed in onesies!
Following a tip off, environmental health officers from Portsmouth City Council found evidence of a mice infestation at the Dolphin pub in Portsmouth. Droppings were found in food and throughout the property.
A severe Dry Rot outbreak has been discovered at Thirlestane Castle in Scotland. Set in the Scottish Borders at Lauder, the castle originates back to the 13th century. It has extensive parklands and attracts thousands of visitors each year.
Mid Devon Council have proposed cutting back on sandbag provisions for residents in the event of flooding. Devon was subject to severe rain and gales in winter 2012. Damage to buildings and bridges was reported and twenty homes were evacuted after water breached the 200-year-old Grand Western Canal at Halberton.
Protectahome recently investigated a dry rot infestation at a former school in Cowbridge. The school had been turned into luxury apartments and, shortly after the renovation had been completed, one of the apartment owners contacted Protectahome to carry out an inspection.
