Pest control advice for Cork homes

Straight answers on wasp nests, rats and mice, timber pests and living with gulls in Cork city — written from the jobs we do here every week.

Wasps · 5 min read

Wasp nest removal in Cork: what it costs and how fast it works

A typical Cork wasp nest is treated in under 30 minutes for a fixed price. Here is what happens, what it costs, and why DIY sprays usually make it worse.

Wasps · 4 min read

Wasp, bee or hornet? How to tell what is in your Cork garden

Bees get treated by mistake every summer in Cork. A quick look at shape, colour and flight tells you which insect you have — and whether it needs treating at all.

Pest control · 6 min read

Why rats and mice move into Cork homes every autumn

Rodent calls across Cork roughly double from September. Cold nights, cut fields and one 6mm gap are usually all it takes.

Pest control · 5 min read

Termites in Ireland: what is really eating your timber

People across Cork search for termite treatment every month. Ireland has no established termite population — but the damage they are seeing is real, and treatable.

Cork living · 5 min read

Seagulls in Cork city: the law, the mess and what actually works

Nesting gulls are a Cork city summer ritual. Proofing works — but only if it goes up before the nest does, and only within what the law allows.

Cork living · 4 min read

Landlords and pest control in Cork: who is responsible for what

Rodents in a rented house rarely start with the tenant. Here is the practical split of responsibility, and the paperwork worth keeping.