What do wasps look like?

All the wasps found in the United Kingdom, with the exception of the hornet, are very similar, with black and yellow bands on their body and two pairs of wings.

Where do they live?

In spring, the queen leaves her hibernating quarters to seek nesting sites. These could be holes in the ground,…

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What do they look like?

The common mouse found in buildings is the house mouse. The fur colour varies between light brown and grey. Body length varies between 60-90mm and the tail can add an additional 100mm. Often, the droppings found are black, rod-shaped and 3-6mm.

Where do they live?

Mice live in nests, which are often built,…

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Fylde Council no longer provides a pest control service. It is the responsibility of the property/land owner or occupier to arrange and pay for any necessary pest control treatments. If you are experiencing issues with pests such as rats, mice, wasps, or other insects, you should contact a commercial pest control company. We recommend using…

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The dog exclusion zone on the amenity beach at St Annes starts Good Friday until 30th September (inclusive). The amenity beach is located between the slipway for St Annes Lifeboat Station and the northern end of North Promenade Car Park (by the Danfo toilets) extending seaward to the mean low water mark. There is also a seasonal dogs-on-leads restriction for…

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