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Hayfever season nearly upon us!
By Jon Hendricks · 13 years ago
So, with such a cold winter this year, it's likely that the hayfever season may come a little earlier than normal. According to The National Pollen and Aerobiology Research Unit, the cold winter encourages birch ...
How to keep hay fever at bay
By Jon Hendricks · 13 years ago
Sneezing, runny and itchy eyes, coughing, a swollen throat, streaming nose and a general feeling of unwell – those familiar with this horrible allergy will know all too well what these symptoms indicate.
Hay fever ...
Flies and the law for business
By Jon Hendricks · 13 years ago
As a business owner you often have to put yourself in your customers’ shoes – you wouldn’t want flies in your home, landing on your food and kitchen surfaces – and you can be sure ...
Why Midges are different
By Jon Hendricks · 13 years ago
As summer approaches in the Scottish Highlands, tourists and locals face a pesky truth – the infamous Highland midge (Culicoides impunctatus).
This tiny blood-sucker, with a wingspan of less than 2mm, is responsible for small ...
Summer and the problem with wasps
By Jon Hendricks · 13 years ago
There is nothing worse than competing with a wasp for your dinner. And in Britain, Vespula vulgaris, otherwise known as the common wasp, is not only a nuisance but can be a real danger for ...