Susan Jefferson

Having a bird’s eye view is wonderful, especially when you are spending more time at home, however, if birds actually decide to take up residence on your balcony or terrace you will need to take action. By their nature, balconies and terraces can become a natural attraction to some birds, offering shelter from the elements – and sometimes food too. While for some homeowners feeding the birds and spotting different species close up is a source of joy, this can also attract unwanted, pest birds, particularly pigeons, to visit in larger numbers. When are birds a problem on balconies and terraces? The close proximity that balconies and terraces have to the interior of homes means that any pest birds that may be attracted to them are also closer to your home. Many people will feel uncomfortable being in close proximity to birds and their presence alone can deter people from using their balcony and even make it feel out of bounds. More problematic though are the health risks, mess a...

How to get rid of wasps Wasps are one of the more unwelcome sights of the summer – buzzing menacingly around bins, the doors of your home and patio dining tables. While wasps have an important part to play in nature, they can also be a serious pest owing to their tendency to deliver multiple painful stings. As a result, the sight of wasps buzzing around your home or work premises is very often an unwelcome one - but be prepared as wasp season is due to get underway anytime now. Summer is officially wasp season with increasing numbers becoming apparent from May onwards. While August and September are usually the height of wasp season, wasps will become established from the very start of the warmer months. While wasps are excellent helpers in the fight to control plant-damaging insects for families they are certainly unwelcome in numbers. Plan ahead to avoid problems with wasps If you are concerned about the number of wasps that you are seeing around your home or business – or...

How to get rid of wasps Wasps are one of the more unwelcome sights of the summer – buzzing menacingly around bins, the doors of your home and patio dining tables. While wasps have an important part to play in nature, they can also be a serious pest owing to their tendency to deliver multiple painful stings. As a result, the sight of wasps buzzing around your home or work premises is very often an unwelcome one - but be prepared as wasp season is due to get underway anytime now. Summer is officially wasp season with increasing numbers becoming apparent from May onwards. While August and September are usually the height of wasp season, wasps will become established from the very start of the warmer months. While wasps are excellent helpers in the fight to control plant-damaging insects for families they are certainly unwelcome in numbers. Plan ahead to avoid problems with wasps If you are concerned about the number of wasps that you are seeing around your home or business – or...