Pests – a directory of common pests
Here is a list of the most common pests in Ireland. You can click on the read more button to find out more about the individual pest, breeding information, apearence and methods of control and extermination. if you are looking for something that is not here please call us on 014509812.
Rats
Usually grey or brown in colour, rats range from 7 to 9.5 inches in length not including the tail, rats are disease carriers
Mice
Some indicators that you have mice would be finding their droppings or finding the damage they have done through their gnawing
Pigeons
Feral pigeons are widespread in ireland – roosting pigeons cause heavy fouling of buildings.
Cockroaches
the most common cockroach found in ireland is the german cockroach – they pose a health risk due to their habit of roaming through sewers, urinals and rubbish
Bedbugs
The most common way people discover bedbugs is when they wake up with bites! Bed bugs are attracted by warmth and carbon dioxide
Wasps
The wasps nest can be found in the ground, attics, sheds, air vents etc. The nest will range in siz from a golf ball to a football.
Fleas
fleas d not have wings but they are capable of jumping long distances, the nest near to the hosts usual resting place eg your bed or cat/dog basket
Moths
common cloths moths will infest jumpers, coats, upholstery, blankets and any wollen products
