Stinging and Flying Insects

Find out how wasp nests start, why wasps choose lofts, walls and underground spaces, and how to recognise the signs of an active hidden nest.

The moth flying out of your wardrobe is not the one that made the hole in your jumper. The damage starts earlier, while the insects are still larvae and hidden among fibres. The Natural History Museum says clothes moth eggs can hatch in as little as 4–10 days in summer, while the larval stage can […]

A honeybee swarm can contain thousands of bees, settle in a garden for a day and then disappear into a chimney or wall cavity that nobody realised was suitable for nesting. The National Bee Unit says the main UK swarm season usually runs from April to late July. Before finding a permanent home, the swarm […]

Learn how wasp nests in the UK start, where they are commonly found, and why early advice from Clear Pest Control can help prevent a small nest becoming a bigger safety concern.

Learn how to identify moths in the house, from carpet moths and clothes moths to harmless outdoor visitors, and when repeated sightings or fabric damage may need help from Clear Pest Control.

Learn what a bees nest in the house, loft or garden can mean, how to identify common bee types, and when to seek advice from Clear Pest Control before disturbing bee activity in the North East of England.