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Live Relocation

EcoPest, as an environmentally friendly company, has introduced a live relocation initiative with the goal of protecting the environment and certain species of animals, from insects to reptiles, that have found themselves in the wrong place.

Our qualified team is trained in the live removal and relocation of many species: bees, snakes, spiders, mammals and exotic birds. The goal on every call-out is to protect the people, preserve the animal, and put it somewhere it can live without coming straight back.

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Species we relocate

  • Bees. Honeybee swarms relocated to apiary partners rather than destroyed.
  • Snakes. Both venomous and non-venomous species removed safely and released to suitable habitat away from urban areas.
  • Spiders. Large and medically significant species captured and relocated. Most domestic "spider problems" are non-medical species the team can identify on site.
  • Mammals. Urban wildlife (genets, mongoose, monkeys, the occasional bushbaby) live-captured and relocated to appropriate release sites.
  • Exotic birds. Escaped or out-of-place exotic species captured and either returned to owners or relocated to appropriate care.

How a call-out works

Call the office or the cell number, describe the animal and the location. We dispatch the nearest trained team member; for snake call-outs, this is treated as an emergency. On site, the team contains the animal safely, transports it in suitable equipment, and either releases it or hands it to a partner facility depending on the species and the case.

Conservation partners

For species where rehabilitation or specialist handling is required, we coordinate with rescue centres and conservation authorities rather than going it alone. This includes protected species, injured wildlife, and the occasional unusual call-out that needs more than a relocation.

FAQ

Frequently asked

Why offer relocation instead of just exterminating?
Because in many cases the animal is doing nothing wrong: it has simply ended up in the wrong place. Bees in a garden wall, a snake in a roof, a baboon spider in a garage. The eco-friendly answer is removal, not extermination. Our name reflects the working principle.
How fast can you respond to a snake call?
Snake call-outs are treated as emergencies. We aim to be on site within the same response window as our standard pest emergency service: as fast as travel time from the nearest team allows, on a 24/7 basis.
What happens to the animal after it's removed?
Bees go to apiary partners. Snakes and mammals are released to suitable habitat well away from the original site, in coordination with rescue and conservation partners where the species requires it. Exotic birds are either returned to owners or placed with appropriate rescue facilities.
Do you handle every species?
The species list above covers the common call-outs. For unusual or specialist cases (raptors, larger primates, protected species), we coordinate with the relevant conservation authority or specialist rescue centre rather than handling them alone.