Most people don't mind bees buzzing around. After all, they play a very important role in the environment through pollination - and they will not attack a human unless they feel very threatened. Wasps, on the other hand, are seen as greater aggressors.

Honeybees and bumblebees are essential for the reproduction of plants. They pollinate plants, which allows them to grow and produce the food we consume. So they are important on a human scale - they aren't just a hobby for DIY beekeepers.

But honeybees and...

For billions of years, birds have used the natural environment to nest, and it has obviously been a success, what with 10,000 known bird species in the world.

But now, birds have a new place to nest, and that is within the buildings we create.

The sight of a mouse or a rat in your home can be frightening, especially if at first you do not know what ran under the sofa. And the repercussions for businesses that do not safeguard against and deal with mice and rats on...

You chose your period home because you love its charm and its character. You knew that the cost to maintain a period property is high, and you expected signs of wear and tear, but one thing you may not have expected is woodworm.