What I do

I provide a 100% free, responsible pest & vermin-control service for landowners, smallholders & rural properties in Stowmarket & surrounding areas such as the villages of Bacton, Cedars Park, Creeting, Haughley, Harleston, Needham Market, Onehouse, Stowupland & many more.

Typical visits include rabbit control around paddocks, rats in grain stores, and pigeons nesting in barns – all managed safely & humanely using professional fieldcraft & controlled shooting where appropriate. Every job is covered by full insurance and carried out discreetly with respect for livestock, property and neighbours. My work helps reduce crop loss, prevent disease and protect valuable agricultural and equestrian facilities across the Stowmarket area.

Summers Day Fields and Hay Bale

What I Control in Stowmarket

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

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

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

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

Why Pest Control Matters

Unchecked pest populations can lead to costly damage and serious health risks on rural properties. My free service is designed to give landowners peace of mind — protecting animals, feed and buildings while maintaining a natural countryside balance.

Common Rural Pest Problems

The Stowmarket countryside includes open farmland, smallholdings and equestrian yards that can attract recurring pest issues. Rabbits undermine paddocks and leave dangerous hollows for horses, while rats contaminate feed and chew wiring, posing both health and fire risks. Feral pigeons foul hay stores and machinery with droppings containing bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli.

I use quiet, moderated air rifles for discreet, effective control — only taking safe, ethically justified shots. Visits are scheduled at times convenient to you, and I can also advise on practical prevention steps to keep feed, bedding and grain secure. Insurance documents and risk assessments are available on request for farms and yards requiring compliance records.

Suffolk Scenery Summers Day

How it works

Number 1

Discuss your issue with me

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

Get In Touch
Number 2

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.

Number 3

Plan the visit

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

FAQs

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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.

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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.

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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.

Vermin activity in Stowmarket

In the Stowmarket area, a patchwork of pasture, hedges and older outbuildings creates familiar pressure points: rabbits on paddocks and banks, rats around grain and bedding, and pigeons in rafters above machinery. I attend locally at low-disturbance times, keeping work calm and discreet, and I follow up with straightforward measures to limit repeat problems and protect feed and buildings.