It’s that time of year when the ants suddenly start appearing out of nowhere – or so it seems. From April through until June, crawling ants will be seen all over the place – on the ground, on walls and, unfortunately, in your home, too. You may not be too worried about having ants outside…

April may seem to be too early to see bees around your property. however, this isn’t the case with masonry bees. This particular species of bee starts cropping up at this time of year. indeed, you may already have seen them around your property. You might spot them on the walls of your home, or…

Squirrels look cute, don’t they? Scotland is known for its red squirrels, and they’re native to the country as well. It’s thought there are only around 120,000 red squirrels left in the wild in Scotland, so it makes sense that people are doing the best they can to support them living in the wild here.…

Baby rabbits look cute, don’t they? Their tiny noses, little tails and general all-round appeal all adds up to a lovely image – a sign of Spring, if you like. Unless, of course, you happen to find them in your garden, where they can do a lot of damage. From March onwards, you can expect…

They say we are never too far away from a rat – no more than 20 feet or so according to statistics. While this is a general assumption – and not always completely true – it’s true to say they can pop up anywhere. It doesn’t matter whether you live in the centre of Edinburgh…

We’re all used to seeing sparrows and starlings flying around, perhaps perching in trees when we head outside for a walk. Yet seeing them while we are out and about is a very different prospect from having them on your property. While you might be happy with their presence in general, this opinion can soon…

With winter comes colder temperatures – sometimes well below freezing in the more mountainous parts of Scotland. Live in a remote part of Scotland and you probably think a flea infestation is the last thing you need to worry about when there’s snow on the ground and sub-zero temperatures outside. You may think that, but…

How often do you go up into your loft space? Most people have access to their loft space via a ladder and a loft hatch, but rarely go up there unless they need to grab the Christmas tree and decorations to bring down for the festive season. Unfortunately, this is the same time of year…

It matters little where you live, whether you are in the countryside or the middle of a town or city. Rats can be a problem in any area. Indeed, you may have read some news stories relating to giant rats seen in various areas. Not only are they frightening to see, they are hazardous to…

Snow can cause problems during the winter months, especially if you are not well-prepared for it. Anyone living in Scotland is likely to be better-prepared than anyone living further south, purely because snow is a much more likely proposition in the north. But do your preparations include watching out for mice taking shelter in or…