Pest or Friend
Some animals are pests and cause a nuisance, but some are not and in fact are protected species or in serious decline. See the information below to find out which is which.
Clothes Moth
Clothes moths are very common in the UK and an infestation can ruin clothing and other fabrics. It is important to find the source of the infestation to treat properly.
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Rodents
This group includes rats and mice. These rodents can cause a lot of damage and rats also carry diseases that can be contracted by humans, such as Wells disease
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Honey Bee
Honey Bees are not pests. If you have a swarm and need it removed Barnet Bee Keepers will help, honey bees are protected and should only be dealt with by a specialist bee keeper.
Wasps
Wasps can cause serious nuisance if they nest in lofts or gardens. In business premises they can scare clients and cause bad will. We can treat infestations.
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Bed Bugs
The adult bedbug is a flat, oval shaped insect approximately 5 mm long, reddish-brown in colour becoming purple after feeding.
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Bumble Bees
Bumble Bees are in serious decline and should not be destroyed. You can contact The Bumble Bee Conservation Trust or Bumblebee.org for more information.
Ants
One of the commonest insects that invade houses is the Garden Ant. The ant is an active insect and sometimes nests inside in nooks and crannies.
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Cockroaches
Several different cockroach species can be found in the UK. Treatment is safe and effective. Cockroaches are becoming more common as temperatures rise.
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Bats
Bats are a protected species.Bats use buildings increasingly for roosting, as natural roosting places in tree holes become more scarce.
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Flies
Flies cause especial problems where food hygiene is concerned. Again, they are worse in hotter weather
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Birds
Birds that cause problems include pigeons and seagulls. Their droppings can carry bacteria, as can the birds themselves.
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Bats cont
All buildings, in particular the walls eaves and roofs, are potential roost sites for bats. For more information about bats go to The Bat Conservation Trust site
