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Pest control

We provide competitive rates for dealing with most pests. All treatments are carried out as humanely as possible and we only use approved products.

To book a pest control survey or treatment:

All visits take place Monday to Fridays, and we can offer slots in the morning or afternoon.

Charges 2013-14
Any treatments must be paid for in advance of the work being carried out.

Residential fees (including VAT)*

Pest

Cost

Additional info

Rats, mice, squirrels

£51.24 per course of treatment or £17.05 if you are in receipt of benefits

Work can only be guaranteed for 2 weeks

Wasps

£49.20 per nest

Other wasp nests treated during the same visit £24.45 each

Other insects such as cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, cluster flies etc

£65.56 for first treatment

Follow up visits within set timeframe, including treatment £34.40

Bird pests

Each job individually priced.   

 

Pest control survey

£17.05

Aborted visits charge - see below.

Commercial and farm premises fees (including VAT)*

  • Please contact us to obtain a quote for an annual contract.
  • Unfortunately we cannot offer any treatments to food businesses.

Pest control survey and revisits (per half hour)

£41.00

All pests (per hour) - includes treatment.
(Minimum 1 hour)

£81.95

Aborted Visits Charge.  If a visit is booked, but you are absent at the agreed time and the treatment cannot proceed, then you will be charged a fee: Residential premises at £17.05; commercial and farm premises at £41.00.

* A 1.35% administration charge will be added for any payments made using a credit card or non UK debit card. The exact amount you will be charged will be advised before you confirm your payment. There is no charge for payments made by UK debit card.

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

Preventing pest problems

  • 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.

There are actions you can take to prevent pests from becoming a problem. View our leaflets below for more information:

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

To book a pest control survey or treatment, for free advice or to arrange a quote:

Other information
If you are a food business or require pest control for deer, foxes, rabbits, 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.

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