Rabbit control & vermin survey We have recently conducted rabbit control on a shooting estate in North Yorkshire. This is a renowned grouse and pheasant shoot with 5000 acres of moorland, woodland, grassland, farmland and several farms.
Persistent squirrel problem (bin raiders) Squirrels had been chewing out the bottom bungs of commercial waste disposal bins, as well as raiding public bins. As the area was open to the public, time was of the essence. Longer trapping treatments were not practical due to public safety issues and with the recent changes in legislation [...]
A large infestation of rabbits had overrun a 600 metre stretch of embankment. The rabbits had been treated with aluminium phosphide gas which achieved a success rate of approximately 85%. We then inspected and ferreted all the holes to ensure the burrows were emptied out. The next step was to dig out and overturn all [...]
Problematic fox!! We had been struggling to track down an elusive fox. With Spring fast approaching there was a growing concern for new lambs. Recent snowfall allowed us to track the fox to a location we knew it was using regularly. Snares were then set and Charlie was caught that night.
Wetherby arable farm with cavity issues Rats had been feeding and breeding within an old wall structure. On the other side of the wall was a disused grain dryer. We discovered the rats were feeding in the fan ducts where the stored grain was falling through. Once the wall had been cleared of rats all the [...]
