Mice

Mice Mice may look cute but in reality they are destructive spreaders of disease… What are mice? A mouse, plural mice, is a small rodent characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, a body-length scaly tail and a high breeding rate. The best known mouse species is the common […]

Cockroaches

Did you know that cockroaches are an ancient group, dating back at least as far as the Carboniferous period, some 320 million years ago. They may be ancient but in reality, they are a very modern pest!  What are cockroaches? Cockroaches come from the order Blattodea and are common and […]

Bird Control

Our feathered friends in the garden that we feed are a joy to behold, but when birds congregate in public places, they not only become a menace but a disease spreading one at that. Why birds are pests Whether you live in a rural or urban area or indeed beside […]

Have you seen this insect?

What is and Asian Hornet it? An invasive non-native hornet originally from Asia. Suspected records should be reported immediately. A highly aggressive predator of native insects, posing a significant threat to honey bees and other pollinators. Accidentally introduced to France in 2004 where it spread rapidly. A number of sightings […]