Recurring wildlife damage can put pressure on crops, livestock and woodland. Wellow Land & Wildlife provides rural vermin control for Hampshire landowners, combining targeted control with advice on prevention and the underlying causes of the problem.
Discuss a vermin problem on your land. Tell us what you have noticed and what you need to protect, even if you are unsure which species is responsible.
Support for rural landowners
Our service is shaped around land management: protecting agricultural and amenity areas, supporting livestock management and reducing damage in woodlands. We work with farms and estates and discuss the needs of individual rural properties.
The species present, the damage and the way the land is used all influence the appropriate response. Include the location and type of property in your enquiry so we can discuss whether the service fits your situation.
Species and problems we address
Rabbits
Rabbit control for agricultural and amenity areas can combine shooting, ferreting and warren management. Habitat advice also helps address conditions that encourage rabbits to return.
Foxes
Fox control supports livestock protection and game preservation. Methods are selected according to the situation, with humane, targeted management central to the approach.
Rats
Our rural rodent control work combines trapping and monitoring with attention to harbourage and prevention. Understanding where rats are sheltering and what is attracting them is part of addressing a recurring problem.
Grey squirrels
Grey squirrel management addresses woodland concerns, including bark stripping damage. Control methods are considered in relation to the site and the wildlife present.
Corvids
We also consider problems involving carrion crows, magpies and jackdaws affecting livestock, game or ground-nesting birds. Describe the specific damage or concern so the suitability of any control can be discussed.
Targeted control and prevention
We use species-specific approaches with animal welfare and non-target wildlife in mind. Methods depend on the problem and the site; a species being present does not by itself determine the response.
Control is combined with habitat modification and exclusion advice where appropriate. Addressing access, shelter and other conditions that sustain the problem is part of the longer-term approach to countryside stewardship.
Working around your activities
Operations are planned around farming activities, livestock routines and other uses of the property. Please highlight access arrangements, public footpaths, neighbouring activity or sensitive areas when discussing the work.
Control activities are documented, including species numbers, locations and methods. Reporting and follow-up help assess effectiveness and identify further requirements. The scope of the work should reflect your land management objectives.
Tell us about the problem
For an initial enquiry, it helps to include:
- Your location in Hampshire and the type of land or property.
- The species you have seen, if known, and signs of damage or activity.
- What is affected: crops, livestock, woodland or another part of the property.
- How long the problem has been occurring and any measures already tried.
- Access restrictions or activities that need to be taken into account.
Use the enquiry form or email info@wellow.land to discuss suitability, options and costs for your property.
For deer browsing or population concerns, see our deer management service. Both services can be discussed together when considering the wider needs of your land.