Feral Pigeons
Fylde Council is receiving an increasing number of complaints regarding the mess and damage being caused by the large population of feral pigeons in certain parts of the Borough.
Category: Resident
Fleas
The most common flea species that human come into contact with is the cat flea, which despite its name is commonly found on dogs.
What do they look like?
Adult fleas are normally 1-4mm long, brownish in colour, without wings but with powerful legs adapted for jumping. Female fleas can live up to two years, during which…Other insects
Silverfish
Size: 1/2 to 1 inch (12.7mm – 25.4mm) Colour: Brown or silver-grey Silverfish are not often seen by homeowners, because they are nocturnal and can run quickly. Silverfish will feed on almost anything. A short list includes dried beef, flour, starch, paper, gum, glue, cotton, linen, rayon, silk, sugar, molds and breakfast cereals. Santitation alone will not eliminate…Ants
Size: 4mm
Colour: Dark brown – black
Garden Ants usually nest n outdoors in lawns, flower beds, beneath paving flags or at the base of walls.
During summer, winged females (Queens) and males leave the nest on one or two warm afternoons and take flight. Sometimes, during this flight – which lasts for two to three hours –…
Bedbugs
Approx size: 5mm long with a flat round body.
Colour: reddish brown becoming a purple after feeding.
Bedbugs are active at night and crawl or are passively transported in clothing, luggage, furniture, books or other objects. Infestations of bedbugs usually occur in bedrooms or the lounge. Bedbugs will hide where they have easy access to their host.…
Booklice
Approx size: 1-2mm
Colour – yellowish brown
How do they affect you?
Booklice are harmless in small numbers, but in large numbers they can cause significant damage to delicate materials, such as books and fur. The signs of an infestation are holes and tunnels, in which the insect hides, plus a covering of white powdery material and salt crystals. Booklice…Bats in buildings
Bats have declined in significant numbers in recent years. With the loss of many trees suitable for bat roosts, certain species have adapted to roosting in buildings, where they can be affected by any structural or renovation work or remedial timber treatment.