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WELCOME TO THE 3C BLOG
The adventures, research and thoughts of a pest controller in East Devon
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Jon Ely
Mar 29, 20243 min read
HOW BEEKEEPERS REMOVE BEES FROM YOUR PROPERTY
Not sure if it's wasps or bees? Why we rarely eradicate bees, but instead use beekeepers to collect and preserve honey bees.
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Jon Ely
Aug 23, 20232 min read
WHY ARE THERE HUNDREDS OF WASPS ON A TREE?
There are hundreds of wasps on a tree. Why? It is known that wasps predate aphids.
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Jon Ely
Aug 17, 20232 min read
HOW TO IDENTIFY A HORNET
If you are thinking, wow that is a huge wasp, then it probably is a hornet.
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Jon Ely
Jul 22, 20233 min read
THE DANGERS OF WASPS
Why we control wasps - when a wasp nest has proximity to a property, children, pets, neighbours and groups of people, this can be hazardous.
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Jon Ely
Jun 4, 20231 min read
HOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WASPS AND BEES?
HOW CAN YOU TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WASPS AND BEES? Wasps and bees are similar in size but here are some noticeable differences.
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Jon Ely
May 31, 20231 min read
ADVICE FOR BEE SWARMS
ADVICE FOR BEE SWARMS
The BPCA supplied the following advice for honeybees: Feral swarms can set up home in undesirable places.
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Jon Ely
Mar 28, 20231 min read
WASP OR HORNET? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
WASP OR HORNET? WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE? For just £70 Three Counties Pest Control can deal with any nest internally and externally.
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Jon Ely
Jan 8, 20233 min read
THE IMPORTANCE OF PROOFING - CASE STUDIES
Three Counties Pest Control make advice on proofing and how to protect your property a vital part of our service to you.
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Jon Ely
Jul 31, 20221 min read
RED LIGHT FOR WASPS - TAKE CARE WITH WASPS IN ATTICS!
White light agitates wasps, but the LED red light means you can get a good look without disturbing them.
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Jon Ely
Jul 19, 20221 min read
SHOULD YOU HOSE A WASP NEST?
A customer of mine had a wasp nest in the muck heap at their stables. They thought that taking the hose to it would drown the wasps and...
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Jon Ely
Jun 10, 20225 min read
WHAT MAKES A PEST A PEST?
When is a pest not a pest? This was a question that the BPCA Chief Executive Ian Andrew wrote an opinion piece on. His article struck a...
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Jon Ely
Apr 4, 20222 min read
WASPS - WORRIED ABOUT STINGS? FOUND A NEST?
Three Counties Pest Control guarantee the eradication of wasp nests. Price £80. Do you need to call a pest controller for wasps? The...
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