Sorry for the delay in replying FairWeatherSailor but many, many thanks for the advice......
Meerkats don't sound too inviting however, as Shiraz has mentioned 'they just leave if you ask them too, so not too much of a problem' I guess it just goes with the territory and is part of the furniture there.
Still looking forward to some trips there this summer, bring on the warmth..........pleeeease........ 😎