At AgriPest Management, we're passionate about protecting both our customers and our native honey bees. Today, we successfully removed and safely relocated another established honey bee colony from a beautiful estate just outside South Cave. The colony had been living within the property's chimney stack for a considerable period of time. To gain safe access [...]
Today, our team attended a property where we successfully removed two wasp nests and one European hornet nest, helping to make the property safe for the homeowners. One of the most noticeable differences between these two species is their size. As the photographs show, European hornets are significantly larger than common wasps, which can often [...]
With the warm weather continuing, wasp season is now well underway, and nests across Yorkshire are becoming increasingly active. If you've noticed wasps regularly flying in and out of your roof, loft, shed, garage, wall cavity, or garden, there's a good chance a nest is nearby. As the colony grows throughout the summer, nests can [...]
As the sun sets, the AgriPest Management team is gearing up for another evening of professional wildlife and pest management across Yorkshire. Tonight, our team will be carrying out a thermal drone survey across more than 350 acres of land belonging to a private school. The school has experienced a significant increase in rabbit activity, [...]
As the weather warms up, tree bees become increasingly active and begin establishing nests in a variety of locations around homes and businesses. While they are important pollinators, nesting in or around a property can become a concern, particularly where people or pets are regularly passing. Tree bees commonly nest in bird boxes, roof spaces, [...]
Recently, we attended a school in North Yorkshire where significant damage had been caused by squirrels inside the building. The squirrels had taken a particular liking to the fire alarm system cables, chewing through the insulation and causing the system to short — repeatedly triggering the alarms. While this may sound unusual, damage like this [...]
Have you noticed large, slow-moving flies gathering around your windows, loft space, or upstairs rooms? If so, you may be dealing with cluster flies — a common seasonal pest that often catches homeowners by surprise. While they may appear harmless at first, cluster flies can quickly become a frustrating and persistent problem if left untreated. [...]
As we settle into January, we’d like to take a moment to say a huge thank you to all our customers who have supported AgriPest Management. As a family-run pest control business, your trust and recommendations truly mean the world to us. Why Winter Is Peak Pest Season Cold weather often drives pests indoors in [...]
At AgriPest Management, we specialise in professional rodent control solutions for both rats and mice, helping homeowners and businesses deal with infestations quickly, safely, and effectively. Rodent activity in lofts is a common issue, particularly during colder months when rats and mice look for warmth and shelter. Left untreated, infestations can cause serious damage to [...]
Pest of the Week: Woodworm – What You Need to Know Woodworm is one of the most common and often misunderstood pest issues affecting homes, barns, agricultural buildings and wooden furniture across the UK. Despite its name, woodworm isn’t actually a worm at all — it refers to the larvae of several wood-boring beetle species [...]
