Issues Posed By Wildlife Across Newbury And Berkshire
Wildlife might seem harmless, but they can cause issues, especially in large numbers. Some common issues caused to properties, businesses and local communities by wildlife include:
- Damage To Plants: Many wild species can cause damage to plants and trees, particularly burrowing mammals such a moles and rabbits, which often disturb plant roots while building underground tunnels.
- Habitat Issues: Large populations of certain species can lead to harm to other species, making them endangered. This issue is seen with red squirrels, which have become endangered in the UK due to the rise of non-native grey squirrels, which carry squirrel pox virus and cause a shortage of food for red squirrels.
- Property Damage: For private properties, such as sports grounds or transport hubs, wildlife can cause disruption and potentially expensive property damage.
- Farming Disruption: For farms and agricultural businesses, wildlife can damage crops and disturb livestock, causing potentially expensive and dangerous issues with the food distribution network in the UK.
- Potential Danger To Humans: As well as other animals, livestock and birds, wildlife can also pose a danger to humans by potentially causing car crashes and disruption to activities. In some cases, larger species, such as foxes, can be dangerous if accidentally disturbed by humans, children or pets.
Thankfully, Countrywide Pest Control is here to offer professional wildlife management for private residents and commercial premises across Newbury, Basingstoke, Reading, Portsmouth, Woking, and throughout the South East.
Our experts can manage wildlife including squirrels, rabbits, moles, foxes and more. We can provide expert advice on how to deal with wild populations and protect your property from damage caused by nuisance wild animals.
If you’re ready to seek professional advice for your wildlife management problems, call us on 0800 078 7255.
How Countrywide Manages Wildlife Populations
Every wildlife management project is unique, which is why Countrywide provides tailored services that meet your unique needs.
Our experienced team can provide professional advice and habitat management, including wildlife proofing to prevent them from gaining access to your space.
Where required, we can humanely dispatch vermin to protect the areas other wildlife habitat and local environment.
After all, out of control populations of some wild species, such as rabbits, can cause issues with other wildlife.
Some non-native species, such as grey squirrels, can cause problems to red squirrels, which are a native, threatened species that’s protected by law.
Our team will carry out a site inspection to identify the species that are causing issues, and how we can keep them away from areas frequented by humans.
If other pests are in the area, including rodents such as rats and mice, which can be attracted to large amounts of food waste distributed by foxes or squirrels opening bins, we can treat the issue.
With our help, we can protect your property and the local ecosystem from excessive population sizes of wildlife.
Whether you manage a large private garden, golf course, hospitality business, school, sports fields or another commercial site, we can help. Contact us to book a site survey and get a bespoke wildlife management plan.
Why Professional Wildlife Management Is Essential
When it comes to dealing with wildlife, it’s crucial that you work with experienced experts like Countrywide.
That’s because wildlife are clever and determined, especially if they have experience finding shelter and food on your land previously.
Many species, including moles and foxes, are highly territorial, and can become stressed if cornered, leading to potential danger for those trying to remove them.
Additionally, laws such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and the Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 mean that you need to ensure any wildlife you catch is despatched without causing unnecessary suffering.
The team at Countrywide provide safe, humane and legal wildlife management services for property managers and business owners throughout Newbury, Berkshire and the South East of the UK.
If you’re ready to deal with wildlife problems on your land, contact us on 0800 078 7255 to book your site survey.
