Pest control6 days agoTrain station using birds of prey to deter pigeonsA Harris’s hawk and a gyrfalcon have been deployed to help move pigeons away from the site.6 days ago7 days agoWisteria felled over fear it helped spread rodentsThe wisteria was cut back as the local council believed it encouraged the spread of rodents.7 days ago2 Feb 2026Warning after birds 'glued down' by sticky traps A robin damaged his wing and two starlings were covered in glue after getting stuck in traps laid out for mice.2 Feb 202624 Jan 2026'A bad press' or 'rats with wings'? The debate over Scotland's gullsThe people who believe plans for a by-law banning feeding gulls in a Borders town is a step too far.24 Jan 202614 Jan 2026Plans for Scotland's first by-law to ban feeding gullsIt comes after seven children were attacked in separate incidents in Eyemouth in the summer of 2024.14 Jan 202631 Dec 2025Farmers fighting pest that destroys sugar beetThe population of a crop-eating moth explodes across East Anglia in the last three years.31 Dec 202515 Oct 2025'Plague of rats' forces children to use a bucket instead of a toiletThe mum of two says the smell of rotting rats has been unbearable for her children, one of whom has autism.15 Oct 202510 Oct 2025Hospital ward to close amid 'pest control issue'Martin Ward in Ramsey and District Cottage Hospital will be temporarily closed at the end of October.10 Oct 202526 Sep 2025Woman says mould has forced her out of homeChristina Stafford says she has not been able to stay at her home in Sidmouth since April.26 Sep 2025...
