Pest control at equestrian properties requires a tailored and thoughtful approach. From managing rats and mice around the yard to addressing rabbits and moles in paddocks, as well as controlling flies in stables and muck heaps, a comprehensive pest control plan is essential.
Maintaining your horse’s health includes implementing a robust pest management program. Beyond dealing with flies and other insects, horse owners must focus on keeping mice, rats, and other pests under control.
Stables and barns with horses and feed naturally attract pests like mice, rats, and flies. These pests can cause significant damage and pose serious health risks. Rats and mice, for instance, can transmit diseases such as salmonellosis and leptospirosis. They can also carry mites, ticks, lice, fleas, and internal parasites on their fur and feet, further endangering the health of your horses.
In addition to health concerns, rodents can cause extensive damage. They chew through saddle pads, horse blankets, and leather tack, damage barn structures, and even create fire hazards by gnawing on wiring.
As a general rule, for every rodent you see, there may be around 25 others present. Signs such as shredded materials, gnawed wood, or droppings signal the need for immediate action.
At Shire Pest Solutions, we use a variety of effective pest control methods to address not only rats and mice but also flies, rabbits, and other pests.
Our services include:
- Prompt and responsive assistance
- A thorough survey to identify the specific pest problem
- Clear explanations of the proposed treatments
- Practical advice to prevent pests from returning
- Options ranging from one-off treatments to full long-term management plans
Don’t wait for a pest problem to escalate, or until your current management plan is up for renewal. Contact us today to discover how we can help.
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We provide removal, eradication and control for all equestrian pest problems in Didcot, Wallingford, Abingdon, Harwell, Newbury, Wantage, and all surrounding towns and villages.