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Pest control

We operate a professional pest control service with qualified staff.

Alternatively there are things you can do yourself to control pests in your property.

For more advice on what you can and can't do read the guidance on GOV.uk

Pests we treat

  • Rats and Mice
  • Wasps
  • Fleas, Bed Bugs and Cockroaches
  • Ants and Flying Ants
  • Grey Squirrels and Moles

Pests we do not treat

  • Bees

Please note: if we attend a property and the pest is found to be bee's you will be charged a call out fee

Appointments

Appointments are available from Monday to Friday

Time slots are:

  • Morning (9am to 1pm)
  • Afternoon (12 noon to 4pm)

Appointment requirements

An adult over the age of 18 must be at the property at the time of the appointment.

Our pest control officers attend appointments in discreet unmarked vans.

Telephone: 01709 336003

Prices

All the following prices are inclusive of VAT and apply to council homes, private homes, businesses and schools.

Where a payment is required it must be made in advance to secure your appointment. We can only accept card payments over the phone, we do not accept cheques or cash payments. If you miss your appointment or decide against having treatment, other charges may apply.

Council Homes

Pest Fee
Rats, Mice, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Squirrels and Moles Free for up to 3 visits
Insects e.g. Wasps (attached to the property) Free for most treatments 
Fleas (pets at property) £109.00
Pigeons £109.00
Ants and Flying Ants £109.00
Wasps in gardens or garages £109.00

Private Homes

Pest Fee
Rats £83.00 for up to 3 visits, with a 50% discount for Rothercard holders (or £83.00 if found to be mice)
Mice £83.00 for up to 3 visits. Missed appointments will include a £38.00 fee for further visits
Insects / Wasps / Ants / Fleas £109.00
Squirrels / Moles £109.00 fixed price max 3 treatments
Bed Bugs / Cockroaches £247.00 fixed charge max 4 treatments
All other treatments £109.00
Out of hours fixed fee, weekdays and Saturday £163.00
Out of hours fixed fee, Sunday and Bank Holiday £216.00

 

Businesses and Schools

Pest Fee
Rats, Mice, Bed Bugs, Cockroaches, Squirrels, Moles, Insects, Ants, Flying Ants, Pigeons, Wasps in garages and gardens

£109.00 per hour (invoiced)

£163.00* out of hours Monday to Saturday (fixed fee)

£216.00* Sundays and Bank Holidays

Call out fee £67.00
Surveyor's charge call out fee £109 per hour

Commercial contracts

As well as a single appointment we can arrange a long-term contracts for businesses.

Telephone: 01709 336003

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