St Edmundsbury Borough Council are no longer able to offer a pest control service for its residents. If you have a problem with either an insect pest or rats or mice that you cannot deal with, you should contact a professional pest control contractor who will be able to carry out the necessary treatment. The Yellow Pages lists a number of pest control contractors under Pest or Vermin Control, many of which show either the BPCA or the NPTA logo in their advert. This indicates that the contractor is a member of the British Pest Control Association or the National Pest Technicians Association, organisations that places great importance on promoting the highest standard of professionalism within the industry.
However, before contacting a pest control contractor you should try to understand why the problem exists as there may be simple low cost measures that you can take to control the pests and, importantly, to prevent them from returning. Many pests can be dealt with using pesticide products available in hardware stores and shops. If you do use pesticides or rodenticides you must carefully follow the instructions on the packaging to safeguard your own health, the health of any pets, and the environment.
Specific advice on the common pests that you may encounter:
Frequently Asked Questions
If you would like any further advice on a specific problem you should contact Environmental Health & Housing Services on (01284) 757053 or e-mail Env.Health@stedsbc.gov.uk
