Living in a rural area or owning a smallholding can be idyllic and tranquil with an abundance of local wildlife. Pest species form part of the natural environment and are naturally abundant in numbers, but can become a problem to rural residents when they invade your garden, outbuildings or home searching for food, water or harbourage. In particular, home grown fruit and vegetables, stored foods, pet and poultry foods, compost heaps, ponds and infrequently used outbuildings can be attractive to visiting or residing pest species. Pests can be destructive causing structural damage to drains, electricity cables and the fabric of buildings, putting your health and your property at risk from disease (cross contamination) and fire. A rural garden environment with its close proximity to countryside or agricultural land can make pest control challenging owing to an abundance of naturally occurring, visiting pests. However, we can offer a vast amount of advice and guidance to provide or assist you with carrying out pest proofing measures and making your property as inhospitable to pests as possible. Full site surveys, which also identify areas of vulnerability and suitable pest prevention measures, and regular monitoring, will minimise the potential for infestation. Our highly trained operates have a variety of appropriate techniques available to eradicate pests without impacting on other wildlife or domestic animals. We can provide further recommendations and undertake pest-proofing works to prevent a reinfestation from occurring to ensure pests do not utilise previously established routes/holes/exits, etc.