Mice can enter through gaps as small as a pencil. To keep them out for good, you need more than just traps; you need professional exclusion. The Importance of Exclusion (Wering) Stainless Steel (RVS) Mesh:  Mice can gnaw through almost anything, but they cannot get through stainless steel mesh  or steel wool. Sealing Gaps:  We seal ventilation grilles, wall gaps, and pipe entries to block every entrance. Food Safety:  Keep your pantry clean and store food in airtight, hard co

Don't let bed bugs travel home with you. PestProtect  offers specialized treatments to ensure a pest-free environment. How to spot an infestation Bite Patterns:  Look for clusters or lines of bites, often called the "breakfast, lunch, and dinner" pattern . Hidden Pests:  Even if no eggs or droppings are visible, an active infestation can still exist. Locations:  Check mattress seams, bed frames, and baseboards. Exclusive Schiphol Freezing Service Luggage Pickup:  We collect y

A mouse in the house might seem harmless, but they reproduce rapidly and pose a significant hygiene risk. Simply setting a single trap is often not enough. A truly mouse-free home requires a strategic plan of action. We’ll explain the most effective way to handle an infestation. 1. Proofing: Seal the Entry Points The most critical step in mouse control is ensuring they can no longer get inside. A mouse only needs a gap of 5 to 7 millimeters  (about the size of a pencil) to sq

Having bed bugs is every homeowner's nightmare. They are masters of hide-and-seek and have become immune to many basic over-the-counter remedies. Fortunately, they have one major weakness: they cannot survive extreme temperatures. In this blog, we explain how to effectively tackle bed bugs using heat, steam, and cold. 1. The Power of Heat Treatment Bed bugs (and their eggs!) cannot survive temperatures above 60°C . A professional heat treatment is often the most effective met

You hear a soft gnawing above the ceiling, or you find those typical small, dark droppings in a kitchen cabinet. It’s official: you have a mouse in the house. But why your home? And why is it vital to act immediately? At PestProtect , we explain what’s happening behind the scenes during a mouse invasion. The Mouse as an 'Uninvited Guest' Mice are opportunists. They aren’t looking for a cozy interior; they are searching for three simple things: food, warmth, and safety . Espec

Hi! Great idea to also post this in English. Many expats in cities like Amsterdam and Haarlem deal with these issues and often search for help in English. Here is the translated blog, keeping our professional yet informal PestProtect  tone. Mice in the House? Do’s and Don’ts for a Rodent-Free Home There is nothing more unsettling than the sound of tiny feet scurrying behind your walls or finding gnawed packaging in your pantry. While mice might seem small, they can spread bac