Since a young age the countryside has always interested me; at the age of 10 I would spend my weekends camping and studying the wildlife around my grandfather’s dairy farm. Until the age of 15 my ambition was to become an agricultural vet, at this time the foot and mouth outbreak (2001) had claimed the lives of over 10 million livestock and numerous farmers struggling to deal with such a loss. Many tragically taking their own lives due to the results of this awful time.
Myself (Nick) and dog, Star.
These events resulted in the mass eradication of specific pest species as they were proven to carry the disease. This is where my interest in pest control began, not gaining pleasure through killing pests but gaining an understanding for the effects pests have on all the environments that humans have created.
I studied Wildlife & countryside management at Bishop Burton agricultural college for three years, were I gained further experience on land management and all that comes with it. Once leavening college I travelled the UK working on various farms carrying out different projects to further my knowledge, once the travelling was done I worked as a specialist pest technician at one of the leading pest control companies in the UK, here I learned the specifics within the industry.
In 2012 I set out on my original goal of running my very own specialist agricultural pest control company. With the practical experience of the various farms and the professional training of the pest control company I was armed with the knowledge to provide, farms, estates, commercial and domestic customers with a high level of expertise.
Pest and vermin control techniques vary depending on their locations, rats, mice, squirrels and birds in urban locations will feed and behave differently to their rural relations, this is why a specialist rural pest controller is required to deal with rural & agricultural issues. This in turn can save you money and the relief of knowing your pest control related problem is dealt with swiftly by someone who understands.
Please understand not all pest controllers are the same, they will vary in ability, experience, price and customer service and most importantly RESULTS. Providing rural communities, villages, and small towns was always the plan to ensure the highest quality of service was provided to every customer no matter how small the job.
Within the first year it was clear demand for our specialist services was high and another pair of hands was needed to help out. A good friend and now colleague; Mick, joined the force. Mick has a long history of pest control and similarly shares the same interests within the rural setting as myself. Mick brought more to the table, 30 years of experience and a keen eye for solving issues, between us we carry out pest management throughout Yorkshire, Harrogate, Wetherby, Knaresborough York and all the surrounding villages.
Myself and Mick carrying out pest control management in a barn.
We take great pride in what we do whether it be working on large estates, farms or clearing rats and mice from lofts. Every job is unique and should be treated in such a way.
AgriPest Management is a small family run business that has a track record of honesty, reliability, results and respect in all we do.
AgriPest Management is now one of the leading UK agricultural pest control companies, small but very effective, if you need advice or services please give us a call.
For more information about Agripest or myself please feel free to contact me (Nick) directly on my number: 07716 467 460
