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Pest Identification Guide
Identify the pests around your home, understand the risks, and know when to call a professional, understand the risk, and know when to call a pro. Clear, jargon-free guides by N40 — pest control across the Landes.
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Hornets & wasps
Asian, European or giant hornet? Tell them apart at a glance and recognise a nest.
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Rodent control: signs, health risks and prevention.
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Spot bites and hot spots before they settle in.
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Urticating hairs dangerous to you and your pets: spot them and stay safe.
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Tiger or common: identify them, understand the risks and eliminate standing water.
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House fly or bluebottle: the health risk and how to clean up.
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Tell invasive species apart from harmless ones.
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Identify the species and stop an infestation before it spreads.
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Mole or vole? One is a nuisance, the other eats your crops.
AvailableRead the guide →Pests are often misidentified — and a wrong ID leads to an ineffective, sometimes dangerous treatment. This guide helps you recognise the main species found across the Landes, understand the real risk (to health and property) and know when a professional is needed. Every guide is based on official sources and gets to the point: identify, understand, act.
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