FEATURE: PEST CONTROL
POTENTIAL PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUSED BY FOXES
The mating season for foxes brings with it a unique set of challenges for homeowners. While these clever creatures are a fascinating part of our natural world, their presence can lead to unexpected property damage, especially in areas you might not typically consider.
P
aving Shopper (https:// pavingshopper.
co.uk) has produced a guide designed to help homeowners
understand where to check for potential fox-related issues and the long-term impact they can have on property.
Understanding fox behaviour during mating season
Foxes, during their mating season, exhibit more adventurous and daring behaviours as they search for mates and secure dens. This often brings them closer to human habitats, where they might cause
unintended damage.
This leads to some unusual places to check for fox activity, as follows: Roof and attic spaces - Foxes are skilled climbers and can find their way into attic spaces through loose tiles or gaps in the eaves.
Underneath porches and decks - These areas provide ideal shelter for foxes, especially when they are rearing their young.
Garages and sheds - Foxes can slip into garages or sheds left open or through broken panels, seeking shelter or food.
Drainage Systems - Foxes might
use drainage pipes or ditches as pathways or hiding spots, which can lead to blockages or damage.
Long-term impacts Structural damage - Continuous digging under structures like decks and sheds can weaken foundations over time, posing a significant risk to structures.
Garden and vegetation damage - Persistent digging and trampling can lead to long-term damage to garden landscapes and vegetation.
Pest infestations - Food remnants brought by foxes can attract other pests like rodents and insects, leading
to secondary infestations. Be extra careful over the Christmas seasons when food wastage is at a high. CEO, of Paving Shopper, Steven Bell says: “During the fox mating season, it’s important to be vigilant and consider the potential long- term impacts of their presence on your property. By checking unusual places, understanding the potential for long-term damage, and taking proactive steps to mitigate risks, homeowners can effectively manage their coexistence with these intriguing animals. Remember, the goal is to deter and not harm, maintaining a balance between protecting your property and respecting wildlife.”
FLYING INSECT MONITORING SYSTEM WITH REAL-TIME DATA ACCESS
Leading global pest control manufacturer and distributor Pelsis Group has launched an intelligent monitoring system to help manage the public health risks associated with flying insects.
Initially available with the Cobra LED insect light trap (ILT), Pelsis’ proprietary digital technology delivers remote monitoring of flying insect activity in real time. With the ability to set thresholds for insect catch rates and glueboard capacity, the system sends notifications to users alerting them to activity requiring attention. Data is collected in real time, providing improved insights and helping pinpoint the root cause of problems before they escalate. Data is reported through either the easy-to-use Pelsis Digital app
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or web portal, both of which are truly flexible and allow users to remotely set thresholds for flying insect activity and data reporting frequency. Commenting on the new product launch, Alex Ashmore, Pelsis Group CEO, said: “We’re delighted to showcase Pelsis’ commitment to driving new standards in pest management best practice, by launching our market leading digital insect light trap.
“The benefits of this intelligent
product fit squarely within Pelsis’ vision to help move the sector to a more sustainable way of working alongside nature and our environment, while protecting public health.” With remote, real-time monitoring delivering not just data, but actionable insights through immediately available trend analysis, Pelsis Digital provides
peace of mind to organisations where flying insect activity is unacceptable. Facilities where food,
pharmaceutical, food supplements and baby formula manufacturing take place are now able to provide an additional level of defence against product contamination, while providing data at the desired level to meet the needs of auditors. Tom Holmes, Global Portfolio Lead for insect light traps (ILTs) at Pelsis Group, said: “By listening to the needs of manufacturers with highly sensitive facilities, we’ve been able to use the latest digital technology and our expertise in pest behaviour and insect light traps to solve real world challenges. “With Pelsis Digital, we’ve created a truly transformational system to help users reduce the public health risks
associated with flying insects and the significant impact infestations can have on businesses.” The new technology was developed with California-based BrightAI an infrastructure AIoT platform innovator.
Visit
www.pelsis.com for more.
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