Listed below is an outline of some of the most common pests we deal with.

Bees 
We will not kill bees unless absolutely necessary.  They provide a vital role in the pollination of plants.  We will endeavour to re-home them, where possible.  If you need a beekeeper, please contact one of the local beekeepers listed on our links page.

Bird-proofing
We can provide netting and/or spikes to deter birds.

Cluster Flies                          
Usually found in lofts or around window frames during the colder months.  The larvae of cluster flies develop as parasites in the bodies of earthworms and the adult fly emerges in late summer, seeking somewhere protected to spend the winter.  These flies pose little threat to humans but are more of an annoyance.

Fleas                                    
A particular problem for pet owners.  The whole property will be treated and must be left un-vacuumed for a period of time for the treatment to work correctly.

Masonry Bees             
These are solitary bees that nest in holes and crevices in brickwork, usually south-facing.  They are harmless to humans and will only sting if squeezed between your fingers!  We can treat these, but like honey-bees, they are excellent pollinators and preventative action is preferable (re-pointing etc).

Mice/Rats                            
Mice and rats can cause many problems with their gnawing and can spread disease.  First signs are usually droppings or hearing scratching/scrabbling in loft, wall or under floor spaces.  Depending on the size of the infestation, at least 3 visits will usually be necessary.  Rats and mice are most lively from dusk to dawn.

Moles                            
Moles can cause devastation to lawns, leaving unsightly mounds of earth and instability underfoot with their tunnel systems.  They are solitary for most of the year, occupying exclusive territories until their breeding season (February to June).  We use the traditional trapping method, which we believe to cause the least suffering to the mole.  At least 2 visits will be necessary.  For more detailed information, please visit our other website Mole-Man, which is dedicated to mole control.

Squirrels                       
Squirrels often gnaw through electrical wires in loft spaces and this can cause fires.  They make more noise than rats and mice, with heavy thudding and loud scuttling noises.  The squirrel is most lively at dawn and dusk.

Wasps/Hornets                                  
Wasps and hornets can be a real nuisance and give a painful sting.  We specialise in the extermination of wasp nests and aim to attend the same day, where possible.  After the nest has been treated, activity will usually settle down after a couple of hours.  If you need to remove the nest, you must leave for at least 4 weeks to ensure that any grubs left in the nest have since hatched and died.