Pest Control
Changes to Ashford Borough Council's Pest Control
Service
The Council's Pest Control service is provided by Mitie
Pest Control, part of the Mitie Group plc. To book a pest
control treatment please call the following number:
0844 335 0330
We provide a number of pest control services through our
contractor, some of which are free and others there is a charge
for.
Free Services
- Bed Bugs are found throughout Britain and they
are generally associated with poorer properties, hostels and
hotels. Bed Bugs are associated with human habitation, hiding
in furniture and structural cracks and crevices, (Bed Bugs can be
transferred in second hand furniture bedding and luggage)
emerging at night when hungry to search for blood meals.
Bites may cause severe allergic reactions but are not known as a
disease carrier.
Thorough residual treatment of all harbourages in bedding,
furniture and the building of infested buildings is required to
eradicate the pest.
- Rats and Mice
We have a statutory duty to ensure that owners of land within
the borough keep their land free from rats and mice. However, we do
not have a statutory duty to carry out treatments. For more
information view our Rats and Mice webpage.
- Cockroaches are normally found in blocks of
flats or commercial premises associated with food production. They
hide in crevices and cracks during the day, and come out at night.
Cockroaches will eat virtually anything and are carriers of
diseases, including typhoid, dysentery and gastroenteritis.
Cockroaches can cause allergic reactions among sensitive people,
including asthmatics.
Charged Services
We also provide services for other common
pests such as dog and cat fleas, ants, mites, moths, beetles,
cluster flies, weevils
and wasps but these are not classed as a health hazard and a charge
is made for treatment. Please note that our
contractor does not accept cheques.
Pest Control Charges from 1 January
2012
|
Pest Control
|
Charge |
VAT |
Total |
Remarks |
|
Rats and Mice
|
Free
|
-
|
Free
|
Mice – Indoors only
|
|
Cockroaches/Bed Bugs
|
Free
|
-
|
Free
|
|
|
Treatment of fleas and other household pests
(including up to 6 rooms)
|
£45.83
|
£9.17
|
£55.00
|
Subsequent charge will apply for treatment
after a 14 day period has elapsed.
|
|
Treatment of fleas and other household pests -
for each additional room over 6 (maximum 4 more)
|
£8.33
|
£1.67
|
£10.00
|
|
|
Treatment of fleas and other household pests
(including up to 6 rooms) (Benefit Recipients)
|
£22.92 |
£4.58 |
£27.50 |
Benefits = Income Support, Housing Benefit,
Council Tax Benefit only, not reduction for single occupancy
|
|
Treatment of fleas and other household pests -
for each additional room over 6 (maximum 4 more) (Benefit
Recipients)
|
£4.17 |
£0.83 |
£5.00 |
Benefits = Income Support, Housing Benefit,
Council Tax Benefit only, not reduction for single occupancy
|
|
Ants
|
£19.58
|
£3.92
|
£23.50
|
Per visit charge
|
|
Wasps – 1 nest
|
£37.92
|
£7.58
|
£45.50
|
|
|
Wasps – 1 nest (Benefit Recipients)
|
£17.08
|
£3.42
|
£20.50
|
Benefits = Income Support, Housing Benefit,
Council Tax Benefit only, not reduction for single occupancy
|
|
Wasps – Additional nests
|
£6.67
|
£1.33
|
£8.00
|
Same premises at the same time as first
nest
|
|
Wasps – additional nests (Benefit
Recipients)
|
£2.92
|
£0.58
|
£3.50
|
Same premises at the same time as first
nest
Benefits = Income Support, Housing Benefit,
Council Tax Benefit only, not reduction for single occupancy
|
Notes:
(i)
We do not offer a service for any of the following: Bees (all
types). Birds, Foxes, Moles, Squirrels, Rabbits, Mosquitoes,
Woodworm, Slugs, Snails, Snakes, or Badgers. Callers should
contact the contractor on 0844 335 0330, but there
will be a charge for any service they provide.
(ii)
Complaints regarding Bumble Bees, Foxes, Slugs, Snails, Bats,
Badgers or Snakes should be referred to English Nature –
0300 060 4797.
(iii)
Contractor will accept cash, credit card or debit card.
Cheques will not be accepted.
(iv)
Proof of receipt of benefit must be given before treatment
commences.
(v) Questions
or concerns regarding Honey Bees can be referred to the Kent
Bee Keepers Association - http://www.ashfordbeekeepers.co.uk/
This webpage was updated on
2/8/2012