Case Studies
Real experiences dealing with pest problems and what actually worked. Each case study shares specific methods, timelines and outcomes from UK homes and gardens.
Badger Bother: A Case Study
A Scottish homeowner deals with badgers trashing his garden night after night and learns what actually works to manage the problem.
Bed Bugs: A Case Study
A couple's bargain furniture find in rural England becomes a costly lesson in spotting bed bugs hidden in antiques.
Dealing with a Mice Infestation: A Case Study
A homeowner shares her real experience dealing with mice in her new house and the unexpected challenges that came with it.
Developing an 'Eco-Friendly' Pesticide: A Case Study
Scientists are developing a pesticide using insect pheromones to kill crop pests while keeping beneficial insects like bees completely safe.
How I Dealt with a Plague of Slugs: A Case Study
One family's slug problem got worse with kids and a dog, so they ditched pellets and found safer solutions that worked.
Invaded by Ants: A Case Study
A mum discovers an ant invasion in her kitchen triggered by forgotten honey, and learns how her family solved the problem.
Living with Foxes: A Case Study
A parent's solution for protecting pet rabbits from foxes moving into suburban neighborhoods.
Memories of a Rat Man: Case Study
Bill Percox shares how he stumbled into pest control after World War II and spent decades catching rats for the council.
Organic Pest Control in an Overgrown Garden: Case Study
How one family tackled slugs, greenfly and caterpillars in their overgrown garden using only organic methods.
Pheromones for Pollution-free Pest Control: A Case Study
How one British company is using pheromones instead of pesticides to protect crops across India's farming regions.
Unexpected Benefits of a Wildlife Pond: Case Study
A family's backyard pond project turned into a wildlife magnet, attracting songbirds, insects and hedgehogs they'd never seen before.
Vine Weevils Tamed with Biological Control: A Case Study
How one gardener defeated a devastating vine weevil infestation using biological control instead of chemicals.