by admin | Feb 28, 2022 | Pest Control
Interview with a Grey Squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) It’s early spring and the phone at LANDGUARD Ltd is beginning to ring as our customers call reporting big bangs and other dramatic sounds emanating from their loft spaces. Unfortunately, at this time of year the...
by admin | May 20, 2021 | Non native species, Pest Control, UK Native Species
Feeling the Heat? Most people are now aware of changes to the climate in the UK and the effect this may have on rising temperatures. We’re becoming increasing vulnerable to extreme conditions such as prolonged droughts and flooding. But what opportunities may...
by admin | Oct 16, 2020 | Non native species, Pest Control, UK Native Species
Red squirrels in Wharfedale! There are two species of squirrel in the UK; red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris and the grey squirrel Sciurus carolinensis. UK populations are currently estimated at approximately 140,000 red squirrels and 2.5 million grey squirrels. The Reds...
by admin | Mar 14, 2020 | Pest Control
Grey Squirrels – Controversies and Control A common question we are asked at LANDGUARD about the grey squirrel sounds like this – “Is it actually legal to kill squirrels in this country?” and the following answer often surprises people! The Grey squirrel is a hugely...