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1209, 2012

Success for Protectahome at the Usk Show!

September 12th, 2012|

Thank you to everyone who attended our stand at the Agricultural Usk Show on Saturday. After many years of attending the Show we decided to exhibit and promote our Pest Control Services.

1708, 2012

Bristol Youth Centre closed due to Bird Infestation

August 17th, 2012|

Nailsea Youth Centre in Nailsea is undergoing major refurbishment costing North Somerset Council approximately £70,000; however the bill has been inflated as a result of a bird infestation in the roof.

1208, 2012

BBC Radio Bristol – Rat Discussion!

August 12th, 2012|

Protectahome’s Gary Briscoe was asked to feature on the John Darvall Show yesterday morning on BBC Radio Bristol. As a Professional Bristol Pest Controller we were asked to comment on whether or not we have had an increase in the amount Rat Call outs in the Bristol area.

308, 2012

Waterproofing, done cheap, needs doing again

August 3rd, 2012|

During a recent inspection of a leaking commercial basement in Liverpool, one of our team came across a rather poor excuse for a basement waterproofing sump and pump system.

2507, 2012

Urban Pest Bird problems on the increase due to living patterns

July 25th, 2012|

Pest Birds are on the increase in urban areas causing Public Health and Environmental problems for those in surrounding areas. There are many Pest Birds in the UK...

2007, 2012

Family Home invaded by Damp and Dry Rot

July 20th, 2012|

This week Protectahome have been called to a semi detached family home suffering from a severe outbreak of Damp and Dry Rot. The owners noted damp patches on the external walls of the main reception rooms and softening of the skirting boards.

1107, 2012

New flood protection for homes in North Yorkshire

July 11th, 2012|

Properties at risk of flooding in parts of North Yorkshire have been provided with new Flood Protection. Waterproof boards have been fitted to the doorways of 44 homes in Kirby Mills and Kirkbymoorside, which last suffered from flash flooding in 2010.

507, 2012

Large Supermarket Chain in Covent Garden has ‘Serious Mouse Problem’

July 5th, 2012|

Inspectors found a shocking Mouse infestation at a Large Supermarket Chain in Covent Garden this week. The store has been ordered to close until a thorough clean-up takes place and Pest Control measures have been taken.

2706, 2012

Great Kids Adventure

June 27th, 2012|

With the summer arriving and an upsurge in pest activity, there’s a great learning opportunity for families to understand more about pests and the environment, indoors and outside. We came across this great interactive site from the American based National Pest Management Association.

1806, 2012

Former home to Queens of England Re Opens

June 18th, 2012|

The former home to three Queens of England rises again and will reopen on 2 July 2012. Astley Castle, dating back to the 12th Century, opens its doors following a three year multi million pound restoration.

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