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Feral parakeets

Feral Parakeets in Oxfordshire: What You Need to Know | Shire Pest Solutions Feral Parakeets in Oxfordshire: What You Need to Know Table of Contents Introduction to Feral Parakeets Why Are Parakeets Living Wild in Oxfordshire? Species Found in the UK Five Fascinating Facts About Feral Parakeets Potential Impact on Native Wildlife Can Feral Parakeets

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Wasp Talk

What a Wasp Talk Taught Me – From a Pest Technician’s Point of View What a Wasp Talk Taught Me – From a Pest Technician’s Point of View Table of Contents Introduction An Evening at the Cholsey Pavilion Professor Seirian Sumner: Wasps’ Champion Why People Fear Wasps Wasps: Nature’s Pest Controllers and Pollinators Bridging Pest

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Facts About Ants

10 Interesting Facts About Ants | Shire Pest Solutions 10 Interesting Facts About UK Ants UK ants are among the most commonly encountered insects in homes and gardens across Britain. These industrious insects often go unnoticed, yet they play important roles in our local ecosystems and sometimes cause issues for homeowners. Whether you’re curious about

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Fun Ant Facts

Fun Ant Facts | Ant Control in Didcot & Wallingford 🐜 Fun Ant Facts: What’s Really Going on Beneath Your Garden or Kitchen Floor? Fun Ant Facts: Ants may look small and harmless, but their nests are anything but simple. If you’ve ever spotted a few ants scurrying across your kitchen tiles in Didcot or

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Pest Prevention Standards

Shire Pest Solutions adheres to the highest Pest Prevention Standards, ensuring long-term protection for homes and businesses in and around Didcot, Wallingford and across Oxfordshire. Our approach combines detailed inspections, risk assessments, and proactive treatments tailored to each environment. We focus on eliminating access points, removing attractants, and deploying safe, targeted control methods to prevent

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Pest Activity

Understanding Seasonal Pest Activity Patterns in Didcot and Wallingford Pest problems can strike at any time, but knowing how pest activity changes with the seasons allows homeowners and businesses to prepare more effectively. From rodents seeking warmth in winter to wasps swarming in the summer, each season brings its own pest pressures. This guide explains

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Wasp Life Cycle

Introduction Wasps are a familiar nuisance during the warmer months, especially in towns like Didcot and Wallingford. But to control them effectively, it helps to understand the wasp life cycle. This blog explores each stage of the wasp’s development and explains how this knowledge can help prevent infestations before they become a serious issue. What

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