Pest Control
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Overview
Wasps, birds and other pests
This page covers pest control: wasp nest removal, measures to stop birds roosting or nesting on buildings, fumigation, and wildlife management for animals causing problems in or around a property.
Pick the nearest job from the list in the form. If yours isn't there, choose the closest and explain what you need in the description.
Jobs you can request
Typical pest control jobs
Choose one of these in the form, or pick the closest and describe what you need.
Wasp Nest Removal
A wasps' nest treated or removed from a roof, wall, shed or garden.
Bird Restriction Measures
Netting, spikes or wires fitted to stop birds roosting or nesting on a building.
Fumigation
A building or room treated with a gas or fog to clear an insect infestation.
Wildlife management
Animals such as squirrels, moles or rats dealt with in or around a property.
Worth knowing
Worth checking before work starts
A few rules and checks that apply to this kind of work.
Wild birds
In England, all wild birds are protected by law. You can't kill or capture them, or damage their eggs or nests, except under the conditions of a licence.
Bats
In England, all bats and their roosts are protected by law. If you think bats roost in your home, the National Bat Helpline can advise before any pest control.
Badgers
In England, badgers and their setts are protected by law. It's an offence to damage, destroy or block access to a sett without a licence from Natural England.
Leave the nest alone
Don't disturb a wasp nest before it is treated, and keep children and pets away from it.
Questions
Pest control questions
My job isn't in the list. What should I choose?
Choose the closest job, then explain what you need in the description step.
What jobs can I request quotes for here?
Wasp nest removal, bird proofing, fumigation and wildlife management. The full list is in the form's first step.
Can an old bird's nest be removed?
Yes, in England, if you're certain wild birds are no longer using it. A few birds that reuse their nests, such as ospreys, are an exception.
Which job do I choose for rats or mice?
Choose Wildlife management and describe the problem in the description.
What is the best way to get rid of rats?
Find and block the way they are getting in, and remove food and nesting places. A pest controller can then treat the problem and check it has gone.
How much does wasp nest removal cost?
It depends on where the nest is, how high and easy to reach it is, how many nests there are, and whether a return visit is needed. Ask each company to quote for the same job.
Can I request quotes for bed bug treatment?
Yes. Choose Fumigation, then say it is bed bugs and which rooms are affected in the description.
Ready to describe your job?
Four short steps: the job, when you'd like it done, a description and your details.