Ants - more information
The commonest species that invades houses is the Black Garden Ant
Types of pests
Information on different types of pests
If you have any queries, please contact Environmental Protection on 01237 428700 or e-mail environmental.protection@torridge.gov.uk
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Ants - more information
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Asian Hornet - more information
Asian Hornet - more information
Description and identification
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Bed bugs - more information
Bed bugs - more information
This common pest once associated with unhygienic surroundings, is prevalent due to a number of reasons
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Birds/Seagulls - more information
Birds/Seagulls - more information
Food put out for birds may attract rats and mice to an area. Some birds carry potentially infectious diseases such as salmonella, tuberculosis and ornithosis.
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Fleas - more information
Fleas - more information
Fleas are not generally responsible for the spread of infection but can inflict unpleasant bites on their host.
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Flies - more information
Flies - more information
General information on flies
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Mice - more information
Mice - more information
The mouse is a common domestic pest, which will nest in partitions, floors and behind wall boarding.
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Moles - more information
Moles - more information
Moles can cause great damage to your garden/land by tunnelling through the soil
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Rabbits - more information
Rabbits - more information
Follow link to Gov.Uk website
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Rats - more information
Rats - more information
Rats are a common and widespread species and can be found anywhere that offers shelter and food, including sewers.
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Squirrels - more information
Squirrels - more information
Deliberately introduced to this country sometime in the 19th century the grey squirrel has since spread throughout most of mainland England and Wales
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Wasps - more information
Wasps - more information
Do not try to deal with them yourself! Disturbing a nest can dangerous, particularly in a confined area such as a loft space.
