Pest News
Our Pest Control Officer has provided the answer to commonly asked pest questions:
- An independent pest control company is operating within Elmbridge, trading as 'Elmbridge Pest Control Company'. Please note, this company has no connection with Elmbridge Borough Council and we are not responsible for any orders for work placed with them. The Council's pest control officer and pest control van will always have official Council identification which you should request to see prior to pest treatment.
- |We undertake squirrel treatment (in domestic loft-space only)
Treatment involves three visits. The first visit to carry out a survey of the loft, place and set two spring loaded traps and the remaining two visits to check the traps and remove any catches. - Information about foxes
It is very unusual for a fox to enter a house unless it is a tame one or extremely hungry and looking to scavenge pet food etc left around. Foxes will generally not allow humans within 15-20 feet of them and domestic cats will almost always see off a fox if they come face to face. If you are concerned about foxes in your area, you should contact a professional pest control company to manage them. The Council does not provide such a service, |but can provide a list of companies who are able to undertake fox management. - How can I tell if I have a wasp nest?
If you have an 'active' wasp nest you will see a large number of wasps flying and hovering around a specific point. I would describe it as similar to an airport with lots of take offs and landings! - How much does it cost to rodent proof my house?
The charge is £66 per hour plus the cost of the vents used. We have three different size vents for air bricks - small £8.50, medium £9.50 and large £11.00. To make an appointment or discuss how the service works, contact Environmental Health & Licensing. Our pest control officer can provide a survey visit to assess the number of vents required and size. |Find out further information about rodent proofing.
Keep up to date with the latest topical pest information:
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Pest of the Month - Rats
All rats need to survive are shelter, food and water.
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Fox
Urban foxes can be a nuisance and are born, live and breed feely in towns. It is very unusual for a fox to enter a house unless it is a tame one or extremely hungry and looking to scavenge food.
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Wasps and Hornets
Do not disturb or interfere with wasp or hornet nests.
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Customer Service Excellence
Our pest control service has gained the Government's prestigious award.
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We welcome any feedback about our pest control service?
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2010-2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey
Customer satisfaction surveys are distributed to those who have used our pest control service. All feedback is welcomed in order to continually improve our service.
