Grey Squirrel – Pest Control
Grey Squirrels were originally introduced from America during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century and since then have spread widely and today they are a well-known feature of parks, gardens and woodland especially in Poole, Bournemouth and surrounding areas, producing different reactions amongst the general public and while many people enjoy seeing and feeding them, others see them as nothing more than tree rats. They are certainly very entertaining by their very nature of being extremely agile, but they remain a serious pest, not only to forestry but to homes and buildings too,...
Read MoreBritish Summer Time
With Easter now gone, we are into British summer time and can expect warmer weather, that is if nature responds and the sun eventually comes out for longer periods. At this time of year animals are busy setting up homes to increase their numbers and already the signs are there that this is happening. Birds in particular are busy and without foliage on bushes and trees, they can be seen building nests in various locations. Rooks and crows are evident in wooded areas and even garden birds, like the Robin, have had nests in a couple of gardens I have visited locally. Seagulls are pairing off and...
Read MorePest Control In Ringwood, Poole And Bournemouth
The last couple of weeks the great British weather has been performing all sorts of tricks and looking at the future forecasts, not a lot is going to change! In one day alone, we had four seasons of weather including rain, sleet, sun, thunder and frost. The effects of this on nature can be widespread and already several animals and insects species have become confused by it all. The majority of problems still appear to involve moles in gardens and fields causing damage and dismay to once green areas that now resemble battlefields! Not to be outdone, rodents are getting in on the act as...
Read MorePest Control Poole – An Easter Theme
With an early Easter nearly upon us the first thought is usually chocolate eggs and hot cross buns! Animals may not have this luxury but eggs and young are in their minds. The Queen Wasp will be busy setting up her nest with just a few eggs at first, eventually numbers could swell to thousands. Last year the numbers of Wasps was much lower than previous years, but the majority of Wasps nest that I treated in the Poole area were in the ground especially in Parkstone and Branksome with the remainder being in buildings including lofts. Fleas will be feeding on un- protected pets and female fleas...
Read MorePEST CONTROL BOURNEMOUTH, POOLE AND VERWOOD
Yet again, the weather this week has been full of surprises ranging from sleet and snow to rain and cold snaps. This has had the normal effect of causing wildlife to come into conflict with Man in various ways. The majority of pest control jobs this week have involved Rodents including Rats and Mice who have decided to seek dry and warm habitation, both commercial and domestic properties have been involved. It is very important to keep buildings proofed against access, as any unwanted visitor can cause damage and upset and in some cases, unnecessary suffering. Birds are starting to look for...
Read MoreTracking Rodents and Wildlife in our Gardens
As most of Dorset is now covered in snow and temperatures remain at or below freezing, now is the perfect time to do a visual check to see what wildlife is actually visiting your property and where it is going to or coming from. Obviously the smaller animals like rodents, including mice and rats, will not leave clear footprints in soft snow, but they well may leave a trail that can be easily seen. Chances are they will remain under cover, especially if they have access to a nice warm home, but eventually they will have to venture out for food. Places to look around the property include...
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