At Total Pest Control, our team provides safe, targeted, and humane removal of glis glis, a growing problem in UK homes and businesses. These nocturnal rodents can cause serious damage by gnawing on wires, insulation, and timber, whilst also causing noise and hygiene issues. Our technicians are registered to legally remove glis glis, using proven, compliant methods to remove infestations and stop them returning. We provide fast, discreet, and professional treatments to eliminate these pests.
Key takeaways
- It is illegal to remove glis glis yourself. You must use a licenced expert (such as Total Pest Control).
- You can recognise a glis glis infestation by their small droppings, but loud scratching and scurrying noises.
- Glis glis are only found in the UK in a 200-square-mile triangle between Beaconsfield, Aylesbury, and Luton, around the southeast side of the Chiltern Hills.
- It’s essential to deal with any infestation to prevent damage to your home and protect yourself from disease.
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- Is it legal to remove glis glis?
- What are the signs of a glis glis infestation?
- Are glis glis harmless?
- How to get rid of glis glis
Is it legal to remove glis glis?
You can’t legally remove glis glis as a homeowner yourself as they are protected by the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981. You must contact a specialist who holds a licence, such as Total Pest Control.
Why are glis glis protected in the UK?
Glis glis are protected to prevent cruelty. They are an invasive species of dormouse in the UK, so requiring an edible dormouse licence to remove them ensures that they aren’t being captured and released into the wild, but are still being treated humanely.
What are the signs of a Glis Glis infestation?
The most obvious signs are scratching and scurrying noises, but signs of a glis glis infestation include:
- Noise: The most obvious sign of a glis glis problem will be scratching and scurrying in the loft, this is why the animal is often confused for rats or squirrels.
- Damage Internally: Upon inspection of the noise in the loft it is likely you will find damage from constant gnawing to different objects in the area where the animal has tried to gather nesting materials.
- Damage to Trees: Glis glis are very destructive and will cause damage to trees and bark in the surrounding area.
- Location: The areas where glis glis are known to inhabit are concentrated to a 200-square-mile triangle between Beaconsfield, Aylesbury, and Luton, around the southeast side of the Chiltern Hills.
When are Glis Glis active?
Glis glis are active during a six-month period around Spring to Summer, before going into hibernation from roughly October to May – depending on local climate conditions. They are mostly active during the summer. Glis glis are nocturnal (active between dusk and dawn), so it is often difficult to see them.
How do I know if I have rats, mice or glis glis?
You can tell if you have rats, mice or glis glis by the size of their droppings, the noise they make and their location. Because it’s very hard to see any of these creatures in person, the indications they leave behind are the most reliable method.
Glis glis droppings are very small, like a grain of rice – unlike rat droppings that are larger, like a raisin.
Glis glis are noisier than common house mice. You’ll hear more like the kind of scratching and scurrying of a squirrel-sized animal, and it’s very likely to come from your loft – unlike rats that might come from the walls or cellar.
Glis glis are only found in the UK in a 200-square-mile triangle between Beaconsfield, Aylesbury, and Luton, around the southeast side of the Chiltern Hills. If you’re outside this area, then you are more likely to have mice or rats.
Still not sure? Because glis glis are protected, it’s best to call in experts to determine what kind of pest you have and provide you with a removal solution.
Are glis glis harmless?
Glis Glis may seem harmless, but they can cause serious property damage and health issues.
They chew on timber, insulation, and electrical wiring, leading to costly damage and potential fire risks.
Their droppings and nesting materials create hygiene problems and unpleasant odours, while nocturnal activity causes disruptive scratching noises.
Professional Glis Glis pest control is essential to prevent infestations from escalating and protect your property.
How to get rid of Glis Glis?
Glis Glis pest control is essential should you have an infestation. Glis glis are protected by the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981 which prohibits certain methods of killing and trapping except under licence. Total Pest Control holds the specialist licence needed to set Glis Glis traps – if the animal is causing a risk to public health or safety, or causing damage to farming produce.
To get rid of your Glis Glis problem Total Pest Control can offer a call out service which includes:
1. Remove the glis glis:
- Detailed inspection to identify nesting sites and access points.
- Safe, humane, and fully licensed removal methods compliant with UK regulations.
- Targeted treatments including Glis Glis trapping to tackle the issue quickly and effectively.
- Follow-up checks and expert advice to prevent future infestations.
2. Prevent them returning:
- Detailed assessment to locate and seal potential entry points.
- Durable proofing materials fitted to block Glis Glis access and protect vulnerable areas.
- Practical recommendations to maintain long-term protection and peace of mind.
Our Glis Glis Treatments
Our Glis Glis pest control goes beyond simple trapping to deliver long-lasting results. We begin with a thorough inspection to identify nesting sites, access points, and activity patterns. Using licensed, humane methods, we remove Glis Glis from your property with minimal disruption. Our approach includes targeted removal, ongoing monitoring, and expert advice to prevent future infestations, ensuring your home or business remains safe and protected.
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