Common pests

Find information about common pests and how to identify them.

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Ants

Worker ants enter building and forage for food. They are not harmful to health but they can be a nuisance.
Bed bugs

Bed bugs are tiny blood sucking insects that feed on humans, pets, chickens, and other animals.
Bees

We cannot treat for bees, if you are unsure whether you have bees or wasps then these pages may help you.
Cockroaches

Cockroaches can contaminate food with their excrement and many people can get allergic skin reactions to them.
Fleas

Adult fleas are parasites that live off warm-blooded animals.
Mice

Mice can live and breed in houses, buildings and other structures such as garden sheds.
Rats

Rats are a hazard to public health and can transmit a number of diseases, which can be potentially fatal.
Squirrels

Squirrels can sometimes get in your roof through small holes and cause damage to roof timbers, wiring and plumbing.
Wasps

Wasps often build their nests in eaves, lofts or garden sheds and can be similar in appearance to bees.