Pest Control
Ashford Borough Council no longer provides a pest control service. Please read our FAQs below for more information.
For information regarding foxes please visit the Fox Project website.
Concerns regarding protection or enhancement of wildlife please contact Natural England on 0845 600 3078 or DEFRA on 08459 33 55 77.
Questions or concerns regarding honey bees can be referred to the Kent Bee Keepers Association.
Pest control services FAQs
Do have to pay for pest control services?
Yes, residents will need to source their own means of pest control.
Kent County Trading Standards has a list of approved traders who have been assessed to meet certain quality and service standards.
Who should I contact if I have a pest problem?
If you would like to use a private pest control company, we recommend you find an accredited company using one of the following links:
Residents should shop round to find their preferred supplier and at a rate that suits them, or purchase pest control supplies from their local DIY store.
Further Information
- Ants
- Asian Hornets
- Bed Bugs
- Cockroaches
- Fleas
- House Mouse
- House flies
- Rats
- Wasps
- Visit the Public Health England (PHE) website for guidance on mosquito control
