Pest control

Pest control services
- Public health pest control services - rats, mice, bedbugs and cockroaches
- Non public health pest control services - ants and fleas
- Pests - wasps
Pest control
Pest control
The Council provides pest control treatments to domestic (but not commercial) premises within Central Bedfordshire.
Please see our pest control fees and charges. Please note that for those in receipt of means tested benefits the services have a reduced charge.
No refunds once the treatment is booked and contractor visits. Please ensure the treatment is required and the pest has been identified correctly. Customer Services will advise you.
Due to the nature of this work, it is not possible to guarantee complete success on every occasion. Householders may wish to carry out treatments themselves using proprietary products that can be purchased from hardware stores and garden centres. Please ensure you read and follow the user instructions carefully.
Pest control - fees and charges
| Fee | Concessionary fee* | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasps | £62.40 | £31.20 | More than 2 nests £15 per extra nest |
| Public Health - 1st request (Rats, mice, cockroaches and bedbugs) | Free | Free | 1st request service in 12 months |
| Public Health - 2nd request (Rats, mice, cockroaches and bedbugs) | £57.20 | £28.60 | 2nd request for subsequent treatments |
| Non-public health (ants and fleas) | £67.60 | £33.80 |
* Those residents must be able to prove, prior to treatment taking place that they are in receipt of the relevant Housing benefit or Council tax benefit.
Ants
Bed bugs
Cockroaches
Fleas
Rats and mice
Wasps
Cluster flies
Foxes
Brown tailed moths
Peacocks
Pigeons
Squirrels
Bees
Central Bedfordshire Council do not treat homes for bees of any kind, however if you have a swarm of unwanted honeybees, a local swarm collector may collect these from you. For more information, the British Beekeepers Association provide identification information and advice regarding different types of bees and wasps.












