Ants - more information
The commonest species that invades houses is the Black Garden Ant
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The commonest species that invades houses is the Black Garden Ant
Description and identification
This common pest once associated with unhygienic surroundings, is prevalent due to a number of reasons
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.
Fleas are not generally responsible for the spread of infection but can inflict unpleasant bites on their host.
General information on flies
The mouse is a common domestic pest, which will nest in partitions, floors and behind wall boarding.
Moles can cause great damage to your garden/land by tunnelling through the soil
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Rats are a common and widespread species and can be found anywhere that offers shelter and food, including sewers.
Deliberately introduced to this country sometime in the 19th century the grey squirrel has since spread throughout most of mainland England and Wales
Do not try to deal with them yourself! Disturbing a nest can dangerous, particularly in a confined area such as a loft space.