Do You Have A Vermin Problem We Can Help With?
Specialists In Lethal and Non Lethal Vermin Control
Depending on your point of view, any animal could be a ‘pest’ however, to protect public health, it is important to control certain animals more than others. This is governed by ‘Natural England’ and called a General Licence. Certain Species of Birds are often responsible for transmitting infectious diseases, contaminating food and damaging properties. We specialise in firstly deterring the pests covering all non lethal avenues, should the pests return we are able by law, to remove them by lethal force using upmost discretion at all times. We cover all types of Vermin from Rats and Squirrels to Rabbits and Foxes. All our Vermin Control operatives are Firearms and Shotgun Certificate Holders, Registered Firearms Dealers and fully Insured as BASC Trade Members with Liability Insurance. We work closely with South Yorkshire Police and Government Agencies ensuring equipment and best practices are current, legal and safe.
Nuisance Birds
How to deal with wild birds causing a health or safety issue. Wild birds: prevent damage to your land, farm, fishery or business. Birds protected under General Licence, Natural England.Natural England
If you’re a land owner, occupier or other authorised person you can use this general licence to carry out a range of otherwise prohibited activities against certain wild birds.
Rats & Squirrels
How the disease spreads: Breathing in dust that is contaminated with rodent urine or droppings. Direct contact with rodents or their urine and droppings. Bite wounds, although this does not happen frequently.Disease
Rats carry many nasty diseases which they can spread to humans, normally through their urine. including; Leptospirosis or Weil’s disease, Salmonella, Listeria, Toxoplasma gondii and Hantavirus.
Rabbits
You must obey the law to control rabbit numbers on your property or land. England (excluding the City of London) was declared a rabbit clearance area under the Pests Act 1954.Your responsibility to control rabbit numbers
You must control rabbits on your land in this area. If this is not possible you must stop them causing damage to adjoining crops by putting up rabbit proof fencing. If you don’t take action you risk prosecution.
Fox
The risk of infection from roundworm (Toxocarra canis) and Weils disease (Leptospirosis) can occur. In extreme cases, roundworms have been known to cause blindness in young children.Problems
You can shoot free foxes using a suitable firearm and ammunition. The British Association for Shooting and Conservation has a code of practice on shooting foxes at night(lamping).
Explore Recent Work
Last month we were asked to remove Rats from a small holding in Rotherham, Rabbits from a Ridding School in Hepworth, Pigeons from a Private Lodge in the South Yorkshire Area and Pigeons destroying crop in Worksop. Here are a few Images from our adventures!
Our Core Values
At Barbot Farm Vermin Control, our work over the last 40 years has been set on a foundation of core values: Land Conservation, Land Preservation, Exemplary Practices, Strategies and Skills, Focusing locally with Land Owners, Educating Public and Local Government Agencies, Innovative approaches to Conservation, Sharing our Knowledge, Leadership and Organisational excellence and Integrity.
Our Clients are Happy Ones!
“Barbot Farm Vermin Control have been exceptional for our ridding school, our Rabbit problem was completely out of control. We could not contain the constant digging of holes in our paddocks. Our clients feel more confident that the horses are safe from leg and ankle injuries.”
“With over 450 acres of land set with Oil Seed Rape, we had a constant Pigeon problem destroying the crop. Barbot Farm Vermin Control were asked to clear the fields of Pigeons. We were extremely impressed with their deterrent methods. Flags, Scarecrows and Bangers. Eventually Shotgun was used to clear the persistent ones! ”
Latest News
Whilst out on our Vermin Control duties we use a great range of pest control products. We pass on our knowledge from these great products through our news articles.
General Licence
Wild birds: general licence to take or kill for health or safety purposes Get a general licence as a land owner or other authorised person to catch alive or kill wild birds to preserve
Pest Control Training Facilities
Teaching practice makes perfect Barbot Farm Vermin Control take marksmanship extremely serious. We practice on a daily basis at our Indoor Shooting Range in Rotherham. Our Pest Control training centre operates a 40 yds Indoor Range
Pest Control Shooting Chair
Our new shooting companion the Idleback Chair Idleback Chairs was formed in 2009 as a manufacturer, of our own highly innovative shooting platforms, starting with the Original Rifle Chair, this has now developed into a
Professional Pest Control Equipment and Training
Barbot Farm Vermin Control invest only in trusted pest control equipment and training supplied by Industry leading companies. Professional results with professional equipment.
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