Audible Bird Scaring Deterrent
Systems that use prerecorded sounds, such as distress or predator calls, to discourage problem birds from nesting.
AVISHOCK System
A discreet method of pest bird control that prevents pest birds from landing. The system generates a mild, harmless electrical pulse that encourages the bird to find a more suitable landing location.
Bed Bugs (Cimex lectularis)
Biting insects that hide in small crevices and feed on blood. These insects are commonly located in bedrooms and soft furnishings, hence their name.
Bees (Apidae spp.)
Flying insects, often characterised by their yellow and black stripes. These insects play a vital role in the ecosystem by pollinating flowering plants while collecting nectar and pollen for food.
Bird Free Gel
A humane method of bird control by making surfaces appear dangerous due to their ability to see ultraviolet light. The gel is highly discreet to the human eye. However, when skilfully placed, birds perceive the treated area as if the building is on fire.
Bird Netting
A physical barrier that blocks access for pest birds. It is a highly effective and humane bird control for large areas and open spaces.
Bird Shooting
A licensed, legal and safe shooting of a pest bird. Only used as a final resort, if other solutions have failed.
Bird Spikes
Blunt-ended, durable rods that physically deter birds from nesting in a specific area. When professionally installed, bird spikes should not harm or hurt birds.
Bird Trapping
The lawful and authorised trapping of wild birds for effective pest management.
Bird Wire
Tensioned wires that make surfaces, such as roofs, ledges, and balconies, difficult for pest birds to land on.
Biscuit Beetle (Stegobium paniceum)
A small brown insect that is associated with infesting dry foods and packaged goods.
Black Ants (Lasius Niger)
A small, black insect that is social in nature and live in organised colonies. The black ant is the most common ant species in the UK. Although they are typically found in gardens, they can also infest buildings and properties.
Black Rat (Rattus rattus)
Rodent species, also known as a roof rat or ship rat. Although the black rat numbers are declining, they still pose a significant pest threat due to the severe health risks and structural damage they cause.
Bluebottle Flies (Calliphora vomitoria)
Flying insect species, known for their shiny blue body and loud buzzing noises. They breed in deceased animal carcasses, faeces, and decaying organic matter.
Booklice (Psocodea spp.)
Tiny insects, which can be commonly mistaken for bedbug nymphs to the untrained eye. These insects are generally harmless and thrive in warm, humid environments.
British Pest Control Association (BCPA)
The UK’s leading pest management association. It works to promote high standards, ethical practice, training, and ongoing support for its members.
BRC Global Standards
An internationally recognised standard that enables an organisation to safely produce, store, and distribute food and products.
Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus)
The most common rat species in the UK. It is also commonly called the Norway rat.
CHAS Accredited
The Contractors Health and Safety Assessment Scheme assesses whether a pest control company is following strict standards and practices for health and safety processes.
Chimney Guard
Bird proofing to prevent birds from nesting in chimneys, protecting both properties and birds from harm.
Cockroaches (Blattodea)
Hard-bodied insects that are notoriously difficult to kill. These insects bring serious health risks as contaminate areas, spread pathogens, and are an allergen source.
Commercial Pest Control
Ongoing pest management for businesses. These include monitoring, early detection, prevention, education and control to prevent infestations.
Crows (Corvidea spp.)
Intelligent bird species with a distinctive call.
Daddi Long Legs Bird Deterrent
A bird deterrent system that has a fixed base with free-floating wires that can rotate 360 degrees.
Domestic Pest Control
Pest management services for homes.
Dormouse (Gliridae)
Small rodent species, known for being shy in nature.
Falconry
Bird control method that uses birds of prey to scare away pest birds.
Feral Cat (Felis catus)
Once domesticated cats that now live outdoors and are unsocialised.
Feral Pigeons (Columba livia)
Common urban pest bird species. The species produces an enormous number of acidic droppings every year, which can corrode building materials.
Field Biologist
Highly skilled experts who help organisations comply with industry standards and audits.
Field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)
Small rodents that usually live outdoors but can sometimes make their way into homes and properties.
Filter Flies (Psychodidae)
Small flying insects, also known as drain flies, which are commonly found breeding in sink systems and sewers.
Flying Insect Control
Targeted services for flying insect pests.
Fox Trapping
A human method to remove and relocate foxes to more suitable environments.
Fruit Flies (Drosophila spp.)
Flying insects that are commonly linked to fruit due to their breeding habits.
Grey Squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis)
Rodent species that pose a severe risk to the UK’s native red squirrel population.
Guano
The name given to accumulated droppings from birds.
Gulls (Laridae)
Pest bird species, colloquially named as ‘seagulls’. The species is notorious for its loud noise, aggression, and fouling behaviour.
House Mouse (Mus domesticus)
Common rodent species in both commercial and domestic settings.
Infestation
When pests establish and reproduce in a site.
Larder Beetle (Dermestes lardarius)
Small insects that are oval in shape and commonly infest stored food products.
Lesser House Flies (Fannia canicularis)
Small flying insect species.
Living Wage Employer
Accredited status for organisations that pay their employees the living wage, helping support a decent standard of living.
Magpies (Pica pica)
Pest bird species, known for their intelligence and ability to recognise themselves in mirrors.
Mice
General term covering all mouse species.
Moth
A general term for a winged insect that begins life as a larva and later forms a cocoon-like structure called a pupa, within which it transforms into an adult moth.
Moth Larvae
The most destructive stage of a moth’s lifecycle, where it feasts on natural fibres.
Pest Awareness Training
Courses designed to minimise the risks of pests through improved awareness, knowledge, and practices.
Pest Bird Control
The professional practice of managing pest bird pressures by using deterrents, proofing, and removal.
Pest Control Audits
A comprehensive inspection of pest activity in a facility or property. This allows for tailored guidance and pest management plans to prevent pest problems.
Pest Prevention Contracts
Planned commercial pest control contracts to prevent pest infestations.
Pest Proofing
Proactive measures taken to block potential access of pest species into properties or facilities.
Rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
Wildlife species known for its long eyes and hopping abilities.
Rats
General term covering all rat species.
Rodent Pest Species
A group of mammals that feature incisor teeth which continuously grow throughout their life.
SafeContractor Accreditation
An accreditation that showcases an organisation meets strict standards and regulations for health and safety processes.
Silverfish (Lepisma saccharina)
A small insect that is silver in colour. Silverfish’s wriggling movement can be compared to a fish, hence its name.
Starlings (Sturnus Vulgaris)
A species of birds that move in large flocks to produce a beautiful murmuration.
Stored Product Insects
Category covering insects which infest dry stored foods. This category includes species such as the biscuit beetle, grain weevil, rice weevil, and more.
Textile Pest Species
Category covering insect pests which damage natural fibres such as carpets, clothing, and fabrics. This category includes species such as the case-bearing clothes moth, common clothes moth, fur beetle, and more.
Visual Bird Scaring Systems
Humane bird deterrents that use visual scarers to encourage birds to move to different locations.
Wasps (Vespula Vulgaris)
A general group of flying insects that live in large colonies. They are typically recognised by their yellow and black striped markings and can display aggressive behaviour.
Wildlife Management
Professional management of wildlife species to control for interactions.
