Pest control7 days agoHome cockroach infestations 'growing every year'A man who had a cockroach infestation at his apartment said the experience was "very stressful".7 days ago7 days ago'They were coming from everywhere' - cockroach infestations rise after milder wintersA man who had a cockroach infestation at his apartment says the experience was "very stressful".7 days ago22 Apr 2026Flats to be evacuated after rats cause fire risksA mother-of-two tells the BBC they are "stressed to the max" ahead of moving out on Thursday.22 Apr 202625 Mar 2026Council pest control prices set to increaseFrom April, the price for responding to moths, beetles and cockroaches will increase to £160.25 Mar 202614 Mar 2026I want justice for pigeons and bird netting bannedKevin Newell said he was "furious" to see dead pigeons stuck in netting outside his hotel room.14 Mar 202619 Feb 2026Train station using birds of prey to deter pigeonsA Harris’s hawk and a gyrfalcon have been deployed to help move pigeons away from the site.19 Feb 202618 Feb 2026Wisteria felled over fear it helped spread rodentsThe wisteria was cut back as the local council believed it encouraged the spread of rodents.18 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Warning after birds 'glued down' by sticky traps A robin damaged his wing and two starlings were covered in glue after getting stuck in traps laid out for mice.2 Feb 202624 Jan 2026'A bad press' or 'rats with wings'? The debate over Scotland's gullsThe people who believe plans for a by-law banning feeding gulls in a Borders town is a step too far.24 Jan 2026...
