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Environmental health
Pest control
The council provides a pest control service as follows :
- Rats - free service
- Mice - charged service
- Cockroaches - charged service
- Bedbugs - charged service
- Wasps and fleas - Note : A chargeable service is only
available for those in receipt of benefit (income support, housing or council
tax benefit). Arrangements must be made in person at the council's cash
offices where proof of benefit entitlement must be produced to the cashier.
- No other pests are dealt with by the council - see the range of leaflets
below for more information on a range of pests and other wildlife.
- For pest control charges in Adur please see the current 'Fees
and Charges for Council Services' booklet.
- To
request pest control services please use this on-line form (requires Adobe
Acrobat)
If,
after a visit of the pest officer, we are unable to treat, a refund of 50%
of the fee paid will be made.
There is no service provided during evenings and weekends. Some private contractors may offer such a service.
For business premises, we do not provide a service unless you have an existing contract with us.
Further information, details of the council's current charges, and alternative service providers can be obtained by contacting our pest control service.
Prevention is better than cure
Preventing an infestation of pests is as important as treating an infestation promptly.
Whilst there is little that can be done to prevent a wasp's nest, there are simple precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of attracting some other unwelcome visitors :
- Pet animals should be regularly examined and treated against fleas.
- Basic hygiene and proper storage of foodstuffs can help prevent the attentions of mice in the home.
- Keeping the garden tidy will reduce harbourage for rats.
If
you do discover an infestation, call in the experts early!
See also our leaflets on :
- Pest control service (including
fees) (.PDF 37kb)
- Pest control : Fleas (.PDF 26kb)
- Pest control : Foxes (.PDF 91kb)
- Pest control : Pigeons (.PDF 55kb)
- Pest control : Seagulls (.PDF 24kb)
- Pest control : Wasps and bees (.PDF 24kb)
