At this time of year we experience an increase in calls from customers who have squirrels in their attic.  Although squirrel activity slows down in cold weather they do not hibernate. Squirrels often produce two litters a year – the first in Feb/March and a second in June/July. Litters can be as large as six, but three is more common. Because squirrels are larger than most rodents they make a lot of noise in your attic. They can also be quite destructive. If you would like advice about squirrels you can visit our website by clicking here

Mice in cold weather
During the summer months the mouse population grows. Food is plentiful and the weather is warm. Once the weather turns cold, food becomes scarce and mice will forage further afield to feed. That are also looking for suitable nesting sites. It is common at this time of year for mice to enter our homes.

If you think you may have rats you can visit our Mouse Control page

During the summer months the rat population grows. Food is plentiful and the weather is warm. Once the weather turns cold, food becomes scarce and rats will forage further afield to feed. That are also looking for suitable nesting sites. It is common at this time of year for rats to enter our homes.

If you think you may have rats you can visit our Rat Control page

We are pleased to announce we will soon be launching a new website dedicated to Bird Control

There is quite a bit of confusion surrounding glis glis, particularly in relation to what is legal and what is not.

True or False?

• Glis glis have to be caught in live cages.

False. Certain spring traps are allowed

• Glis glis that are caught in live cages cannot lawfully be released

True. It is an offence to release glis glis once they have been captured.

The Facts.

The glis glis is protected under Section 11(2) of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Pest Controllers who deal with glis glis have to register with Natural England, a body which advises the Government on environmental matters. Once registered, Pest Controllers must comply with the conditions of the licence produced by Natural England – known as a ‘Class Licennce’.

If you think you have glis glis in your attic you can go to our glis glis page for more information

There are two types of people living in the Chilterns – those who have never heard of glis glis and those that wish they hadn’t.

Glis glis were introduced into the UK by Lord Rothschild, probably at the beginning of the 20th Century and bred rapidly after some escaped into the wild. Exactly how many now occupy the Chlitern Hills is not certain, but it is likely to be  in the tens of thousands.

They can be quite destructive once they get into your attic. I have seen several examples of water pipes and electrical cables destroyed by them.

Amazingly they hibernate for about 7 months of every year and they will be waking up soon – towards the end of May.

Glis glis are emerging from their marathon 7 month hibernation. People are reporting sightings and noises from their attic.

If you think you may have glis glis you can get more information Glis Glis Control page

Cluster Fly Control Buck

Cluster Flies are a nuisance but they do not spread disease to the extent that other flies do. Treatment will depend on the location. In attics, insecticidal smoke generators are effective. Residual sprays and powders can also be used to good effect.

Please visit our Cluster Fly Control Bucks section for further information