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Pest control

Our pest control team provides very competitive rates for dealing with most pests including rats, mice, squirrels, certain bird pests and common insect pests such as wasps and hornets (we do not treat for bees). We can help with both residential and commercial or farm premises.

All treatments are carried out as humanely as possible and our pest controllers only use approved pesticides and methods.

A pest control survey:
For a small charge, we will visit your property and investigate the problem for you. If our officers have the equipment to hand, and treatment can be carried out on this visit, then the survey charge is deducted from the treatment fee.

Pest control treatment:
If you have a pest problem you can order a treatment at the time of booking. This can be done by telephone using a credit/debit card, or you can post us a cheque or postal order.

We cannot take over treatment which is being carried out by another pest control contractor.

Please note: We can serve notice on the owners/occupiers of rat-infested land requiring that they get rid of the infestation.

Booking a survey or treatment:

To book a pest control survey or treatment call 01993 861060 or complete our online form.

Let us know the details of your pest problem and your full contact details, including a daytime number so we can call you; we can then arrange a suitable time to visit you at your property.

All visits take place Monday to Fridays, and we can offer slots in the morning (9am - 12 .30) or the afternoon (12.30 - 4.30pm or 4pm Friday).

Charges 2011-12 (including VAT)
Any treatments must be paid for in advance of the work being carried out.

Residential fees

Rats, mice, squirrels
Per course of treatment (This can only be guaranteed for 2 weeks)	£51.24
Reduced rate if you are in receipt of benefits	£16.25
Bird Pests Bird pests - each job individually priced. Wasps
One nest	£51.24
Other wasp nests treated during the same visit	£23.30 each
Other insects such as cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, cluster flies etc
First treatment	£65.56
Follow up visits within set timeframe (including treatment)	£32.75
Other costs
Pest control survey	£16.25
Aborted visits - where a visit is booked and you are absent at the time agreed.	£16.25

Commercial and farm premises fees

Pest control survey and revisits (per half hour)	£39.05
All pests (per hour) - includes treatment. (Minimum 1 hour)	£78.05
Aborted visits - where a visit is booked and you are absent at the time agreed.	£39.05

Unfortunately we cannot offer any treatments to food businesses.

Contracts: Please contact us to obtain a quote for an annual contract.

Further information

If you are a food business or require pest control for deer, foxes, rabbits, squirrels, moles or birds please see the 'pest and vermin control' section of the Yellow Pages.

For information on badgers, contact the RSPCA on 0870 5555999.

Preventing pest problems
There are actions you can take to prevent pests from becoming a problem. View our leaflets for more information or pick up a copy from our offices:
Rats and Mice
Honey Bees and Wasps
Rabbits and Moles
Ants and Carpet Beetles
Cluster flies

Things to be aware of:

It is illegal to use rodenticides and insecticides in lofts and roof spaces where bats are present.
Do not feed pigeons in public places. Any food not eaten is likely to attract rats and you may be prosecuted under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for littering.

For more information
To book a pest control survey or treatment, for free advice or to arrange a quote, call 01993 861060 or complete our online form.