You may not think of grey squirrels as pests, and there are certainly far more problematic things you could have in your home or garden. However, the humble grey squirrel does come from the Sciuridae family, qualifying as a rodent. While it may not cause as many problems as other rodents such as mice or…

Some days it almost feels like winter already. Despite the odd ray of sunshine coming through, temperatures are dropping, and pets are spending more time indoors instead of sunning themselves in the garden. For some pet owners, that means there is no need to continue the flea treatments they may have used to get them…

That title may sound alarming, but it is better to be aware of the potential of being affected by rats than to be presented with the problem once it begins. In truth, all businesses are at risk, since rats aren’t fussy about where they go. They can cause significant damage inside buildings too, since they…

Have you heard noises in the attic or walls? Did you think you were imagining it? Are you hoping it will just go away? Well, you were probably not imaging it and the noises will probably not go away. That is because rats and mice are the commonest causes of noises in the roof and…

Stoat season… it sounds dramatic and indeed it can be, but not in a good way. Not for homeowners and businesses and anyone else affected by their behaviour, anyway. Colder weather approaching leads to challenges for property owners September marks the first month of the year when stoats can start causing problems inside houses and…

Summer seems filled with birds of all kinds. Some are perhaps more welcome than others. However, as August approaches its end and we ease into September with autumn approaching, we reach a different challenge. This is the period where pigeons can become notable pests, finding shelter wherever they can as the weather turns cooler and…

Many people head off on holiday each year – either abroad or as a staycation. However, while many of us feel dejected at the thought of going home, few of us would ever imagine we’d bring some interlopers back with us. We’re talking about bedbugs – tiny little bugs that can infest various parts of…

You probably already know you cannot by law disturb a bird’s nest if it is being used. Once you see one, you must leave it in place and cause no damage or harm to the nest, any eggs inside it, or the birds using it. However, this is the time of year to find out…

Wasps are part of summer. We see them and hope not to get stung by them, and most of us manage to avoid that experience. However, spotting a wasp or two is very different from seeing a lot of them. This is a sure sign there is a nest nearby – and it could be…

Did you know you cannot disturb an active nest during nesting season? If that nest is in use, you cannot do anything to remove or disturb it until the season is over. If the nest is empty and there are no signs of bird activity, you are then free to remove it before the next…