From the field
Practical notes on pest problems in Sri Lanka and what actually works against them.
termitesWinged termites after the rain: what the swarm is telling youThe first heavy rain of the season brings clouds of winged termites to lights and windows. Most are harmless travellers — but some swarms mean a nest inside your walls. Here is how to tell the difference.mosquitoesWhere mosquitoes actually breed around your homeMost biting mosquitoes around a house were born within a short walk of it. A fifteen-minute weekly round of the usual spots cuts their numbers more than any coil or spray.bed-bugsHow to check for bed bugs before they move inBed bugs travel in luggage and second-hand furniture. A two-minute check of a hotel bed or a used sofa is the cheapest bed bug treatment there is.