Example of type of pest, duration and average cost as follows:-

Mice or Rats (Minimum of three visits)              2-3 Hours                    Avg. Cost £75-£125

Visit 1

Site survey to get the extent and possible entry points (proofing work as necessary). Lay traps and poisons and advise clients.

Visit 2

To inspect if any bait has been taken, restock if needed. Reset traps if anything has been caught and remove dead rodents.

Visit 3

Inspect premises again for any further activity. If none found the traps and bait stations are removed.

Visit 4

If a fourth visit is needed this is done free of charge.

What Does Pest Control Entail

Having your home or workplace infested with unwanted wildlife, rats or mice can cause serious damage to furniture and cables with their incessant gnawing, while at the same time posing serious health risks.

Bedbugs will feed on your blood as you sleep. Cockroaches carry diseases. Stinging insects bees, wasps and hornets will sting you. Ants will invade your home and become everywhere. Moles and squirrels can cause a great deal of damage within your home and garden.

There a a number of ways to remove pests such as fumigation, traps and poisons also natural methods like changing habitats to make them less attractive to infestation.

Traps and poisons may not seem the most humane method but they are an effective method when done professionally. There are modern traps which are less brutal than the traditional mouse trap and can capture an animal so can be released elsewhere.Pesticides are also really effective when dealing with serious bug infestations.

When using pesticides these can be dangerous to other animals , including pets. Always check chemicals the professionals are using comply with 'the control of substance hazardous to health regulation 1994' and 'the control of pesticides act 1986'. 

Type                                    Duration                                   Avg. Cost 

Bedbugs                                           2-3hrs                                                   £135 - £170
Cockroaches                                    1-2hrs                                                   £50 - £100
Fleas                                                1-2hrs                                                   £80 - £150
Wasps                                              1hrs                                                       £50 - £75
Flies                                                 1-2hrs                                                   £50 - £75
Ants                                                 1hrs                                                       £50 - £100