Yes. My pest-control service for landowners in Eye and the nearby hamlets is completely free. There is no charge; voluntary contributions are welcome but never required.

Yes. I am fully insured. Risk assessments and documentation can be provided for Eye farms, equestrian yards and rural businesses that need compliance records.

What pests do you control around Eye?

Any vermin that can be safely and legally managed with a rifle or air-rifle. Most often that means rabbits on pasture, rats in feed and grain stores, feral pigeons in barns, and grey squirrels in roof spaces. I can also help with crows or rooks where the location allows safe shots.

Do you use bait or poison for rabbits?

No. Rabbit control is carried out by professional shooting only - no bait or poison is used.

How do you control rats?

Rats are controlled by discreet, professional shooting to avoid the risks associated with toxic baits. This helps protect livestock, pets and wildlife while reducing contamination in feed stores and around buildings. I also provide practical prevention advice to keep grain, bedding and feed secure.

How do you deal with feral pigeons?

Feral pigeons are managed by safe, humane shooting in suitable conditions. This reduces fouling in barns, beams and hay stores, where droppings can spread bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli. I can also suggest proofing measures to prevent birds re-establishing.

Do you cover villages near Eye?

Yes. I regularly visit Hoxne, Brome, Yaxley, Occold and other nearby villages, and I’m happy to help across the wider Suffolk area.

What happens to rabbits after control?

Where agreed in advance, suitable rabbits may be offered to local wildlife or bird-of-prey centres as food, or left on site at the landowner's request.

Free Pest & Vermin Control for Eye Landowners

What I do

I provide a completely free, responsible pest & vermin-control service for landowners, smallholders & rural properties in Eye & surrounding areas such as the villages of Brome, Denham, Hoxne, Mellis, Oakley, Occold, Redlingfield, Yaxley & many more.

Common call-outs include rabbits damaging paddocks, rats contaminating feed stores, and pigeons fouling barns, all handled safely & humanely through skilled fieldcraft & controlled shooting where appropriate. Every visit is insured, discreet, and carried out with total respect for livestock, property and neighbours. My service supports local farms and equestrian owners by reducing disease risk, crop loss and damage to valuable equipment or animal housing.

What I Control

Rapid breeders that spread disease, contaminate feed, and chew through cables and insulation. Controlled humanely.

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Cause extensive crop and pasture damage, undermining banks and fencing. Managed discreetly to protect land and livestock.

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Feral flocks foul buildings, contaminate grain stores, & spread parasites. Controlled safely & efficiently around farms & stables.

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Invasive & destructive, the cause of near extinction for our red squirrels. Known for stripping bark, raiding nests & property damage.

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I’ll manage any pest or vermin that’s safe to be shot

Shooting is one of the most reliable and humane methods of pest control, offering a safe and discreet way to deal with problem species that can’t be trapped or baited effectively. While the icons above show the pests I’m most commonly asked to manage, I can assist with any vermin or pest that is suitable and legal to be controlled by rifle or air-rifle, always with the landowner’s permission and in line with safety, licensing and animal-welfare guidelines. If you’re unsure whether your particular issue is suitable for shooting, please get in touch.

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Common Rural Pest Problems

The Eye area within Suffolk is surrounded by open farmland, smallholdings and equestrian yards, which often attract persistent vermin. Rabbits undermine paddocks and leave uneven ground that can injure horses, while rats contaminate feed stores, chew cables and spread disease. Feral pigeons foul barns, beams and hay stores, spreading bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli that threaten both animals and people.

I operate with quiet, moderated air rifles for discreet, effective results and only take safe, ethically justified shots. Visits are arranged at times convenient to you.

How it works

Discuss your issue with me

Get in touch to discuss your pest & vermin problem with me.

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On-site meet-up & walk-around

We’ll arrange a convenient time to meet up, walk the property together, and I'll carry out a safety check.

Plan the visit

We’ll agree a date & time (day, dusk or after dark), confirm access, parking, & note any site rules before arrival.

FAQs

Is it really free?

Yes, my service is completely free — you won’t have to pay me anything. You can make a contribution but this is not required.

Are you insured?

Yes, I’m fully insured. However, in all my years of shooting, this has never been necessary as safety is always the number one priority.

What do you need from me?

Just permission to be on your land. You must be the landowner or leaseholder to grant permission. During my visit, I’ll ask you to sign a simple consent form confirming you’ve given permission for me to shoot on your land.

Eye Vermin Problems

Across Eye and the nearby hamlets, pests tend to follow the rhythm of the farming year. Rabbits push onto pasture and field margins, creating holes and damaging banks; rats are drawn to stables and small grain stores; and pigeons foul ledges and rafters in older barns. I provide discreet, insured control for landowners in and around Eye, timing visits to suit livestock and neighbours and sharing simple, effective steps that help reduce repeat activity.

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