Honey Bees Here in the UK we only have one species of honey bee, the European or Western honey bee (Apis mellifera). The European honey bee is the most widespread species in the world and has been domesticated by humans for around 5000 years. The nesting habits of the European honey bee make them an [...]
The Grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is a common rodent native to North America. They are an invasive species originally not native to the UK, however they were released into the UK by the Victorians in 1876 as ornamental additions to high class estates. The average grey squirrel is around 24-28cm in length with a [...]
The mole is the only mammal to live solely underground. They can achieve this by having a greater proportion of red blood cells compared to other mammals, and this is how they survive in an environment with low oxygen levels. Moles are solitary animals spending most of their lives alone, other than in breeding season. [...]
The rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) is a small mammal which can be found throughout the UK. Although they are a naturalised species, rabbits aren’t actually native to the UK as they were introduced by the Norman’s in the 12th century as a source of food and fur. They have since become an extremely well-established species, and [...]
Rats In 2020 Agripest has noticed an increase in the number of rats present in agricultural, domestic and commercial premises. It is estimated that there are around double the number of rats in the UK as there are humans! There are roughly 66 million people living in the UK, therefore there [...]
Wasp nest treatments by AgriPest management The Wasp nest season is in full swing now and with the recent weather conditions the wasps are thriving. AgriPest have received over 144 call outs for wasp nest treatments so far this year which has seen a 28% rise on last year. Wasps can often be seen flying [...]
The Wasp nest season is upon us and AgriPest have already had a busy few weeks rehoming bees and controlling wasp nests. Take a look at this useful wasp infographic made by AgriPest: The Wasp nest will be small at this time of year, but they will grow over the coming weeks & months. [...]
The 25th March 2020 is a date that will go down in history as the start to a new way of living for residents, businesses and the people of the United Kingdom. The effects of the Corona Virus have touched the lives of every single person in one way or another. AgriPest Management [...]
