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Pest Control

The Service

  • The Council provides a chargeable treatment for the eradication of mice and rats in a domestic properties.  A charge of £20 will be made prior to the treatment unless you are in receipt of job seekers allowance or income/pension support and in this case the treatment is free.  If this is the case, please tell our agent when phoning to book an appointment or for further advice on 01329 236100.  Proof of benefits will be required.
  • Insect infestations eg wasps, fleas or carpet beetles can be treated but this is a chargeable service.  A charge of £48 will be made prior to the treatment unless you are on job seekers allowance or income/pension support. If this is the case please tell our agent when phoning to book an appointment or for further advice on 01329 236100. Proof of benefits will be required.
  • We aim to visit in response to rodent and insect infestations within 3 working days and in the case of rodents, to resolve the infestation within 3 visits.
  • The Council's Pest Control Officer will visit between 8.30 am and 4.00 pm, although appointments will be made for am or pm only. Unfortunately we are unable to provide timed or weekend appointments.
  • A fee of £20 will be charged in all cases for missed first appointments unless 24 hours notice is given.
  • We are unable to provide a treatment in respect of pigeons, squirrels, foxes and bees. In the case of bees, it is advisable to contact the British Beekeepers Association, tel: 02476 696679.
  • The Council has powers under the Prevention of Damage by Pests 1949 to ensure that landowners keep their property free from rats and mice or any items that may provide harbourage for them. If you have a complaint of this nature please contact us for further information.

Helping Yourself

  • If you feed wild animals and birds in your garden, please remember the food may also attract rodents to the area. We suggest that you put the food in sturdy, pest proof containers above the ground with fallen debris being cleared from the ground on a regular basis.
  • Rats are well known inhabitants of the foul water sewerage system, so please ensure you maintain in good repair, any pipe work for which you are responsible.

Further information is available regarding:

If you would like to use this service please telephone us on 01329 236100 or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.