Some people shy away from a puzzle. Neill Gibson makes a career out of cracking them. From tracing hidden rodent routes to outsmarting persistent pigeons, Concept’s Operations Manager knows that effective pest management starts with getting to the bottom of the problem. Now, his expertise takes centre stage in Professional Pest Controller, with the British […]
Bluetongue is becoming an increasingly serious threat to Irish farms, with reported cases rising by 50% in just one week. The danger needs no open gate or broken fence. A single infected midge can carry it straight to your livestock. The Irish Farmers Journal reported on 20 October that confirmed cases this season had reached […]
A flash of silver across the bathroom floor, then nothing. Silverfish are quick to disappear, but their presence can reveal something worth investigating. Behind the skirting boards, your property could be offering these unwelcome guests the perfect combination of moisture, shelter and food. These small, wingless insects are most active at night, emerging from hidden […]
Buying rodent bait is no longer simply a matter of picking a product off the shelf. Since 1 January 2026, stricter UK certification requirements apply to purchasing and using professional rodenticides. For farms and businesses tackling rats or mice, there has never been a better reason to put the problem in professional hands. What has […]
Protecting Northern Ireland’s herds starts before the first warning signs appear A newly confirmed case of bluetongue in County Wexford is a timely warning for livestock farmers across Northern Ireland: disease risk does not stop at a county line or national border. The case involved an unvaccinated 16-month-old heifer that reportedly showed no obvious clinical […]
Why Northern Ireland properties should prepare for increased rodent activity this autumn. The warm weather may be fading, but the consequences of an exceptionally hot summer could be about to arrive at our doors. Extended periods of warmth provide favourable conditions for rodents to feed, breed and establish themselves outdoors. When temperatures fall and wetter […]
Rodents Aren’t Waiting for Winter Why farms may need to rethink the traditional pest control calendar For generations, the arrival of colder weather has been the familiar signal for farmers to start thinking seriously about rats and mice moving indoors. This year, the warning signs are appearing much earlier. Recent reporting by the Irish Farmers […]
A great piece of work by the Concept Pest Control team at Belfast Grand Central Station. Our technicians, Caleb and Jaydan, recently carried out a discreet night-time installation of Bird Free Gel on selected station signage and the new public statue after birds had begun perching on the structures, leaving unsightly fouling and creating unnecessary […]
Today our team paused the job to help a tiny bird in need, ensuring it was safely rescued and temporarily rehomed currently at Concept House before continuing our work. At Concept Pest Control, protecting properties also means respecting the wildlife and environment around us. Every living creature deserves care, and whenever we can help, we […]
Gardeners across the UK are being urged to look at protecting their plots from public health pests this autumn, says Technical Manager at British Pest Control Association (BPCA), Natalie Bungay.
The British Beekeepers Association (BBKA) is holding its fourth Asian Hornet Week 5-11 September and is asking the public to download a new version of the free Asian Hornet Watch app on their phones.
Reports of thieves posing as pest controllers have sparked a warning from a national trade body.
