Types of pests

Information on different types of pests

• Ants - more information

  Ants - more information

  The commonest species that invades houses is the Black Garden Ant

• Asian Hornet - more information

  Asian Hornet - more information

  Description and identification

• Bed bugs - more information

  Bed bugs - more information

  This common pest once associated with unhygienic surroundings, is prevalent due to a number of reasons

• 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.

• Fleas - more information

  Fleas - more information

  Fleas are not generally responsible for the spread of infection but can inflict unpleasant bites on their host.

• Flies - more information

  Flies - more information

  General information on flies

• Mice - more information

  Mice - more information

  The mouse is a common domestic pest, which will nest in partitions, floors and behind wall boarding.

• Moles - more information

  Moles - more information

  Moles can cause great damage to your garden/land by tunnelling through the soil

• Rabbits - more information

  Rabbits - more information

  Follow link to Gov.Uk website

• 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.

• 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

• 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.