Pest Control

Service Objectives

1. Prevent spread of disease

Prevent the spread of disease transmitted by pests that present a public health risk.

2. Public Safety

Using the Council's licensing and regulatory powers to prevent the spread of disease transmitted by pests that present a public health risk.

Scope of Service

1. The Pest Control Services exists to provide a service to both domestic and commercial premises for the eradication and control of rodents and insects;

• Chargeable service for treatment of rats and mice in domestic properties;
• Chargeable service for treatment of rats and mice in commercial premises;
• Chargeable service for control treatments for insect infestations;
• Contracts with commercial organisations;
• Advice via the office, website and leaflets and on site;
• To provide a free insect identification service;

2. To inspect the Borough for signs of rodent infestation and instigate formal action to ensure eradication as appropriate;
3. To dispose of rodent bodies as clinical waste as required by the HSE in certain circumstances;
4. To respond to emergency calls where a live rodent is present in a property including very occasional weekend calls.

Service Standards

1. Rodent infestations of public significant to be treated within 3 working days.
2. Insect infestations of public health significance to be treated within 3 working days of request.

For further information on any of the above please contact us at regulatory@fareham.gov.uk or by telephone on 01329 236100.