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 [...]
Cluster Flies Taking Over Your Home? Agripest Management Can Help As temperatures begin to drop, cluster flies start searching for warm shelter — and lofts, roof spaces and window frames are some of their favourite hiding spots. What starts as a few flies can quickly turn into hundreds or even thousands gathering inside your property [...]
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 [...]
The AgriPest Management team have been working relentlessly over the last few weeks, safely removing and relocating dozens of honey bee swarms from a wide range of locations. Many of these swarms have been found in hard-to-reach and challenging areas, requiring careful planning, specialist equipment, and a calm, experienced approach. Our priority is always [...]
Case Study: Pigeon Netting Installation in Three Loading Bay Canopies – Wales Project This week, the Agripest Management team travelled to sunny Wales for a specialist commercial bird-proofing project. Nick and Chris were tasked with installing new pigeon netting across three large loading bay canopies for an industrial client experiencing persistent bird activity. It was [...]
Insect Identification Fact Sheet: Bees, Wasps, Hornets & Bumblebees By AgriPest Management Not all buzzing insects are the same — and it’s important to know the difference, especially when dealing with nests, stings, or unexpected visitors around your property. Some species are essential pollinators and should be protected. Others can become aggressive and may require [...]
CASE STUDY: Heatwave Triggers Bee Swarms — How Agripest Management Responded During this week’s intense heatwave, people across Yorkshire felt the impact of soaring temperatures — and so did local honey bees. The sudden rise in temperature triggered an increase in bee swarming activity, leading to multiple emergency callouts across the region. As always, the [...]
Effective Pest Control for Homes & Businesses Across Yorkshire Are pests causing problems in your home, on your farm, or within your business? You’re not alone. Every year, unwanted pests like ants, wasps, rats, mice, cluster flies and crawling insects cause damage, spread bacteria and disrupt day-to-day life. At Agripest Management, we specialise in providing [...]
Honey Bees Are Waking Up: Why Professional Removal & Relocation Matters As the weather begins to warm up, honey bees are finally starting to wake from their winter rest. Spring is one of the busiest times for bee activity, and it’s also when they begin searching for safe places to build new hives. While honey [...]
Agripest Management's Pest Of The Week - Rats 🐀🐀 Did you know? ✔ The two most common species of rats found in the UK are the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) and the black rat (Rattus rattus). ✔ A female rat typically births six litters a year consisting of 12 kits. Rats reach sexual maturity after [...]
