Ellis Environmental

Ellis Environmental Pest Control and prevention service throughout Cornwall. Specialising in agricultural and wildlife management using traditional methods of control
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After two days of tracking and adapting to a particularly challenging tunnel system, this mole was successfully removed ...
25/07/2026

After two days of tracking and adapting to a particularly challenging tunnel system, this mole was successfully removed from a golf course green.

This was one of the most difficult jobs I've dealt with.

The tunnels were almost vertical with very little soil pushed to the surface, making them difficult to locate and trap accurately.

On high-value turf such as golf greens, even a single mole can cause significant damage and create hazards for maintenance equipment and players. The aim is always to resolve the problem efficiently while causing as little disruption to the course as possible.

Every job is different, and this one certainly tested my patience—but persistence paid off.

18/07/2026

Not every call-out results in a treatment... and that's exactly how it should be.

Today's out-of-hours call was for a suspected bed bug infestation.

Following a thorough inspection, I found no evidence of bed bugs or any other insect activity. In this case, the findings were consistent with delusional parasitosis – a recognised condition where someone genuinely believes they are experiencing an insect infestation despite there being no evidence of one.

These situations require professionalism, empathy and honesty. The customer is genuinely distressed, so it's important to carry out a thorough inspection, explain the findings clearly, and avoid recommending unnecessary treatments.

At Ellis Environmental, every inspection is based on evidence, not assumptions.

✔ Thorough inspections.
✔ Honest, evidence-based advice.
✔ No unnecessary treatments or upselling.
✔ Professional service with your best interests at heart.

If pests are present, I'll tell you. If they aren't, I'll tell you that too.

My reputation is built on solving problems, not creating them.

If you're concerned about bed bugs, rodents, wasps or any other pest issue, get in touch for a professional inspection and honest advice.

📞 07464 386428
📧 [email protected]

🌿 NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT & CLEARANCE 🌿Overgrown gardens and unmanaged land don't just become diff...
24/06/2026

🌿 NEW SERVICE AVAILABLE – VEGETATION MANAGEMENT & CLEARANCE 🌿

Overgrown gardens and unmanaged land don't just become difficult to maintain – they can provide ideal harbourage for rats, mice and other pests, while restricting access and creating hidden problem areas.

As part of our environmental management services, Ellis Environmental is now offering Vegetation Management & Clearance across Cornwall.

Whether it's brambles taking over, dense nettles, overgrown access routes, vacant properties, or land that has simply become unmanageable, we can help bring it back under control.

✔ Overgrown Garden Clearance
✔ Bramble & Nettle Reduction
✔ Vegetation Management
✔ Path & Access Clearance
✔ Vacant Property Clearances
✔ Green Waste Removal Available

Unlike routine gardening services, our focus is on practical vegetation management to reduce harbourage, improve access and make outdoor spaces manageable again.

Overgrown vegetation can conceal:
🐀 Rat and mouse activity
🐇 Rabbit burrows
🐝 Wasp nests
🦊 Fox earths
🗑 Fly breeding sites
🌿 General environmental issues that often go unnoticed until they become a bigger problem

By reducing cover and improving visibility, potential pest issues can often be identified and addressed much earlier.

✔ Professional
✔ Insured
✔ Reliable

📍 Covering Cornwall
📞 07464 386428
📧 [email protected]

Free quotations available.

Ellis Environmental
Wildlife Management. Done Properly.

Conditioning works. 👀🐿️A lot of people think grey squirrel control is as simple as strapping a feeder to a tree and wait...
19/05/2026

Conditioning works. 👀🐿️

A lot of people think grey squirrel control is as simple as strapping a feeder to a tree and waiting. In reality, consistent results come from understanding behaviour, pressure, confidence and routine.

This feeder has only been active for a short period, but the statistics are already showing a massive increase in activity — 109 squirrel sightings compared to just 7 bird visits over the monitored period. That’s not luck, that’s fieldcraft and conditioning.

The key part people often overlook is feeder establishment. Before expecting squirrels to confidently use a feeder, they need to trust it. That means: • positioning it correctly within travel routes
• reducing disturbance
• allowing them time to build confidence
• and importantly, using small amounts of external baiting initially to draw attention to the site

External baiting isn’t about feeding the woods forever — it’s a temporary conditioning tool. A handful of bait outside the feeder helps squirrels discover the area naturally, investigate safely, and eventually learn the feeder itself is a reliable food source. Once established, the external bait can be removed completely, leaving activity concentrated where you want it.

Now the feeder is conditioned properly, all bait remains internal and the squirrels are repeatedly returning with confidence — exactly the outcome we were aiming for.
Good wildlife management is rarely about rushing. It’s about patience, observation and letting behaviour work in your favour.

Can you see it? 👀Three days ago this feeder went up in a completely new location. Since then, it’s already recorded 5 se...
14/05/2026

Can you see it? 👀

Three days ago this feeder went up in a completely new location. Since then, it’s already recorded 5 separate grey squirrel visits — all from careful placement, observation and understanding how squirrels naturally move through woodland.

Most people see a bit of woodland.
I see travel routes, confidence points, feeding opportunities and pressure areas.

This is the side of wildlife management that often goes unnoticed. It’s not just about equipment — it’s about fieldcraft, patience and reading the environment properly.

The camera is slightly further away than I’d normally like, but even so, today’s activity shows the feeder is now being accepted confidently and used naturally.
Small details make big differences.

Ellis Environmental
Professional Wildlife Management

05/05/2026

Field Update – Crop Protection (Peas)

Attended a pea crop this morning through to mid-afternoon following reports of sustained bird pressure despite an active scarer in place.

Observed consistent activity from both jackdaws and pigeons, indicating the deterrent had been largely habituated to and was no longer effective.

A controlled period of management was carried out to reduce immediate pressure on the crop, resulting in: • 20 jackdaws
• 5 pigeons

Intervention at this stage is key to preventing further loss and allowing the crop an opportunity to recover.

Work completed safely, with consideration to surroundings, and in line with a practical, results-driven approach to wildlife management.

If you notice your bird deterrents are not working as well as before. Reinforce it and give me a call.

— Ellis Environmental

Ellis Environmental is now fully operational again.No shortcuts. No guesswork. No racing to the bottom.Just proper, prof...
23/04/2026

Ellis Environmental is now fully operational again.

No shortcuts. No guesswork. No racing to the bottom.

Just proper, professional work — done right.

If you know, you know. 💪

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Hayle

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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