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Pest control advice

Recognising a pest, acting at the right time, preventing infestations: advice from a pest control technician in the Chamonix valley.

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Wasps & hornets

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.

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Wasps & hornets

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.

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Wasps & hornets

Wasp or hornet sting: what to do

First aid, the warning signs that mean calling an ambulance, and how to stop it happening again.

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Wasps & hornets

Wasp nest under a chalet roof: what to do

Eaves, cladding, lofts: why chalets attract wasps and how a hidden nest is treated.

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Insects

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.

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Advice

Choosing a pest control company: 8 questions to ask

Certification, quote, guarantee, reviews: the right questions before you call, and the warning signs.

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Rodents

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.

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Wasps & hornets

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.

Size comparison of a wasp, a European hornet and an Asian hornet Wasp1–2 cmEuropean hornetup to 3.5 cmAsian hornetabout 3 cm · yellow legs
Wasps & hornets

Wasp or hornet? How to tell them apart

Size, colours, nest, behaviour: the comparison table so you never mix them up again.

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Certibiocide

Why use a Certibiocide-certified professional?

What this compulsory French certification guarantees, and what it means for your safety.

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Prices

How much does pest control cost in Chamonix?

Real prices per pest and the 5 factors that affect the price.

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Bed bugs

How to spot a bed bug infestation

Bites in a line, black spots, shed skins in the seams: the signs that don’t lie.

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Businesses

Holiday rentals in Chamonix: your obligations regarding pests

Decent housing, bed bugs, bad reviews: protecting your property and your reputation.

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Rodents

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.

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Rodents

Rats and mice: spotting an infestation in time

Droppings, noises, gnaw marks: the 4 signs to watch for and why to act fast.

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Cockroaches

Cockroaches: causes, risks and solutions

Why they move in, why shop products fail, and what really works.

Ant, moth and mosquito
Insects

Cockroaches, ants, wasps: recognising household insect pests

Recognise them, understand the risks and know when to call a professional.

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Chamonix valley

Pests in the mountains: what makes the Chamonix valley different

Climate, timber chalets, tourism: what makes the valley different when it comes to pests.

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Prevention

5 simple ways to prevent pests

Entry points, food, damp, luggage, outdoors: a professional’s checklist.

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