WELCOME TO THE 3C BLOG
The adventures, research and thoughts of a pest controller in East Devon

Jon Ely

Apr 14, 20231 min read

WHY WE CONTROL MICE

There are many reasons why mice need to be controlled. Three Counties Pest Control provide mouse extermination, control and advice.

Jon Ely

Mar 28, 20231 min read

Wasps

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.

FLY INFESTATION? WHY IDENTIFICATION IS IMPORTANT

Jon Ely

Mar 28, 20233 min read

Insects

FLY INFESTATION? WHY IDENTIFICATION IS IMPORTANT

Flies invade a property for a variety of reasons, but identifying the insect will enable the property owner to understand the cause.

FLEA PROBLEMS? THE BENEFITS OF HEAT LAMP TRAPS

Jon Ely

Mar 16, 20231 min read

Fleas

FLEA PROBLEMS? THE BENEFITS OF HEAT LAMP TRAPS

The benefits of heat lamp traps in flea control.

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY: MY FIRST YEAR AS A PEST CONTROLLER

Jon Ely

Mar 10, 20231 min read

Pest Control

THE GOOD, THE BAD & THE UGLY: MY FIRST YEAR AS A PEST CONTROLLER

A retrospective of a first full year in the pest control industry.

THE BEST PEST CONTROL IS THE LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO RODENT PROBLEMS

Jon Ely

Feb 19, 20234 min read

Rodents

THE BEST PEST CONTROL IS THE LONG-TERM SOLUTION TO RODENT PROBLEMS

Think past the short term fix, consider the long-term solution and you won't need to see a pest technician again!

THE IMPORTANCE OF PROOFING - CASE STUDIES

Jon Ely

Jan 8, 20233 min read

Rodents

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.

Jon Ely

Oct 1, 20221 min read

Mice

HOUSE OR FIELD MOUSE?

House or field mouse? Why it is important to establish what type of mouse we're dealing with.

Jon Ely

Sep 22, 20221 min read

Rats

RATTLED BY RATS?

DO NOT GIVE RATS A REASON TO VISIT OR STAY ON YOUR PROPERTY - HERE'S HOW

RED LIGHT FOR WASPS - TAKE CARE WITH WASPS IN ATTICS!

Jon Ely

Jul 31, 20221 min read

Wasps

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.

Jon Ely

Jul 19, 20221 min read

Wasps

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...

Jon Ely

Jun 10, 20225 min read

Pest Control

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...

Jon Ely

May 29, 20221 min read

Bed Bugs

TRAVEL BED BUG FREE THIS SUMMER

TRAVEL BED BUG FREE THIS SUMMER - Be Proactive Before Vacation; Be Smart When Traveling; What to Do When Returning Home

THE WILDLIFE CAMERA - A VITAL TOOL IN PEST CONTROL

Jon Ely

May 20, 20221 min read

Wildlife Camera

THE WILDLIFE CAMERA - A VITAL TOOL IN PEST CONTROL

Pest control is evidence based. A useful monitoring tool is a wildlife camera. A well placed camera produced incontrovertible evidence.

THE AIR RIFLE - A VITAL TOOL IN PEST CONTROL

Jon Ely

May 17, 20222 min read

Air Rifle

THE AIR RIFLE - A VITAL TOOL IN PEST CONTROL

The air rifle. A vital tool in pest control. An airgun can be an excellent tool in the pest controller's armoury.

TICKS AND GARDEN PEST CONTROL - A CASE STUDY

Jon Ely

May 15, 20222 min read

Garden Pests

TICKS AND GARDEN PEST CONTROL - A CASE STUDY

Ticks and garden pest control. A case study. How a non-toxic solution to ticks was found.

Q/ WHAT LINKS A ROCK CONCERT TO SQUIRRELS? A/ STROBE LIGHTS

Jon Ely

May 12, 20221 min read

Squirrels

Q/ WHAT LINKS A ROCK CONCERT TO SQUIRRELS? A/ STROBE LIGHTS

Q/ What links a rock concert to squirrels? A/ Strobe lights. How do you get squirrels out of a roof without traps or poison?

Jon Ely

May 11, 20224 min read

Rats

DON'T FEED THE BIRDS! A CASE STUDY

Don't feed the birds, if you don't want rats!

Jon Ely

May 1, 20222 min read

CRRU

THE BARN OWL AND THE WHITE-TAILED EAGLE

Disappointing news from the pest control industry When you call Three Counties Pest Control for assistance, you should know that as a...

WASPS - WORRIED ABOUT STINGS? FOUND A NEST?

Jon Ely

Apr 4, 20222 min read

Wasps

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...

WELCOME TO THE 3C BLOG
The adventures, research and thoughts of a pest controller in East Devon

ABOUT
3C
PEST
CONTROL

SITE
LINKS

AREA
COVERED

Three Counties Pest Control are pleased to offer a pest control service to the following areas:
Axminster
Beaminster, Beer
Bridport, Broadwindsor
Chard, Charmouth
Colyton, Crewkerne
Honiton
Ilminster
Lyme Regis
Marshwood, Mosterton
Seaton, Sidmouth
Thorncombe
Uplyme
West Bay

WELCOME TO THE 3C BLOG The adventures, research and thoughts of a pest controller in East Devon

ABOUT 3C PEST CONTROL

AREA COVERED

Three Counties Pest Control are pleased to offer a pest control service to the following areas: Axminster Beaminster, Beer Bridport, Broadwindsor Chard, Charmouth Colyton, Crewkerne Honiton Ilminster Lyme Regis Marshwood, Mosterton Seaton, Sidmouth Thorncombe Uplyme West Bay

WELCOME TO THE 3C BLOG
The adventures, research and thoughts of a pest controller in East Devon

ABOUT
3C
PEST
CONTROL

AREA
COVERED

Three Counties Pest Control are pleased to offer a pest control service to the following areas:
Axminster
Beaminster, Beer
Bridport, Broadwindsor
Chard, Charmouth
Colyton, Crewkerne
Honiton
Ilminster
Lyme Regis
Marshwood, Mosterton
Seaton, Sidmouth
Thorncombe
Uplyme
West Bay