Pest control advice
Recognising a pest, acting at the right time, preventing infestations: advice from a pest control technician in the Chamonix valley.
Wasp or hornet nest in autumn: should you remove it?
Dead or still active? How to check, when to leave it, when to have it treated.
Wasps and hornets in the mountains: the season calendar
Nest founding in spring, peak in August and September, colonies die with the first frosts: the cycle at altitude.
Wasp or hornet sting: what to do
First aid, the warning signs that mean calling an ambulance, and how to stop it happening again.
Wasp nest under a chalet roof: what to do
Eaves, cladding, lofts: why chalets attract wasps and how a hidden nest is treated.
Carpenter ants in a chalet: how to recognise them and what to do
Big black ants, small piles of sawdust: the signs of a colony in the wood.
Choosing a pest control company: 8 questions to ask
Certification, quote, guarantee, reviews: the right questions before you call, and the warning signs.
Closing your chalet for the season without inviting mice and dormice
The checklist before closing a chalet or second home, and the signs to check when you come back.
Asian hornet: how to identify and deal with a nest safely
Yellow legs, a single orange band, a round nest high up: how to recognise it and react safely.
Wasp or hornet? How to tell them apart
Size, colours, nest, behaviour: the comparison table so you never mix them up again.
Why use a Certibiocide-certified professional?
What this compulsory French certification guarantees, and what it means for your safety.
How much does pest control cost in Chamonix?
Real prices per pest and the 5 factors that affect the price.
How to spot a bed bug infestation
Bites in a line, black spots, shed skins in the seams: the signs that don’t lie.
Holiday rentals in Chamonix: your obligations regarding pests
Decent housing, bed bugs, bad reviews: protecting your property and your reputation.
How to get rid of rats and mice in your chalet
Why chalets attract rodents from autumn, and how to get rid of them for good.
Rats and mice: spotting an infestation in time
Droppings, noises, gnaw marks: the 4 signs to watch for and why to act fast.
Cockroaches: causes, risks and solutions
Why they move in, why shop products fail, and what really works.
Cockroaches, ants, wasps: recognising household insect pests
Recognise them, understand the risks and know when to call a professional.
Pests in the mountains: what makes the Chamonix valley different
Climate, timber chalets, tourism: what makes the valley different when it comes to pests.
5 simple ways to prevent pests
Entry points, food, damp, luggage, outdoors: a professional’s checklist.
Pests in your home?
Call me: I answer personally and give you a free quote. I come out within 24 to 48 hours anywhere in the Chamonix valley, 7 days a week for wasps, hornets and bed bugs.