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Pest Control
Rob Dalby - October 2009
pest.control@kirklees.gov.uk
How to contact us...
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pest.control@kirklees.gov.uk
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| By phone |
01484 226891 |
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Public Protection Services
Riverbank Court
Wakefield Road
Aspley
Huddersfield
HD5 9AA
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Questions and answers
What pests do you treat for?
Kirklees Pest Control can treat for the following pests:
- Rats
- Mice
- Cockroaches
- Wasps/Wasp Nests
- Fleas
- Bed Bugs
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Insect identification service (free of charge)
We do not treat for pigeons, although we can pigeon proof buildings (by quotation). We do not treat for , other birds, squirrels or ants, although we will be happy to provide advice.
Please also see the animal information sheets:
Animal Factsheets
Is there a charge for the service?
If the infestation is in your property and the property is owned by either yourselves or a private landlord
(including Housing Associations) then there is a charge for the service.
If you live in Local Authority/Council accommodation there is no charge made at source. Kirklees Pest
Control carry out Pest Control in all Local Authority houses as part of a block contract and the cost of this
contract is included as part of your Council rent.
What are the charges for treatment?
What Treatment class does your property fall under, domestic or commercial?
Domestic Charges
If you are the owner and occupierof a private domestic property, then the pest control treatment would be charged at domestic rates visit the costs section
If you are living in a privately rented property,then if your tenancy agreement makes you as the tenant responsible for pest control issues, then you will be charged at the domestic rate visit the costs section
Commercial Charges
If you are resident at a private rented domestic accommodation and the landlord is responsible for the control of pests at your property, (either directly or via a third party such as a letting agent) then the work will be charged at the commercial rate visit the costs section
If you are calling on behalf of a business then any pest control treatment will be at the commercial rate visit the costs section
The council offers annual pest control contracts for commercial premises, these are priced on an individual basis, for more informatiopn, or to arrange a quote, please contact us look at our contact details
The current charges for domestic properties are
| Fleas |
£70.00 per treatment |
Including V.A.T. |
| Rats |
£68.00 for 3 visits |
including V.A.T. |
| Mice |
£68.00 for 3 visits |
including V.A.T. |
| Cockroaches |
£80.00 for 3 visits |
including V.A.T. |
| Wasps nests |
£48.00 for first visit.
£18.00 Each extra nest treated during on visit.
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including V.A.T. |
| Insects |
£60.00 for first visit.
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including V.A.T. |
| Pharaoh ants |
by quotation |
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The current charges for commercial properties are
| Rats, Mice, and Insects |
£70.00 for first hour (or part of)
then £30.00 per half hour |
excluding V.A.T |
| Cockroaches |
£82.00 for first hour (or part of)
then £30.00 per half hour |
excluding V.A.T |
| Wasps nests |
£48.00 for first hour (or part of)
then £24.00 per half hour |
excluding V.A.T |
| Pharaoh ants |
By quotation |
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| Fleas |
£70.00 for first hour (or part of)
then £35.00 per half hour |
excluding V.A.T |
| Call out charge |
£25.00 |
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| Survey Work |
By quotation |
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Why do I have to pay for Pest Control Treatments? Are the costs not included in my Council Tax?
There is no statutory obligation for the Local Authority to provide a pest control service. By making a modest
charge for pest control the Local Authority is able to offer the residents of Kirklees a good quality, competitively
priced service which is often cheaper than the majority of private pest control companies.
Also, under the Prevention of Damaged by Pests Act, all owners of land have a legal duty to keep their land free from
rats and mice.
How quickly can you respond to my problem?
We will try to respond to emergencies, such as a live rat in the occupied living area of
a building on the same day. We will generally respond
to all other complaints within one to three working days, although this can be longer in
the summer months. You can enquire about appointments and response times by ringing:
01484 226891 Monday to Thursday 8.45am-5.15 Friday 8.45am-4.45pm
Do you provide an out of hours service as I work full time?
We provide an emergency out of hours service on an evening and at weekends for Local Authority/Council Tenants.
Routine pest control complaints received out of hours will generally not be responded to.
If you are a Local Authority tenant and have an emergency pest control problem, for example a live rat trapped in a
house, you should contact Housing Emergency Repairs on 01924 324700 and ask for Pest
Control.
We do not provide an emergency call out service for private residents although we can schedule appointments for early
evenings in some cases. During the summer, staff often work weekends and evenings to cope with work demands, so
if you are not available during the day it may be possible that we can arrange a visit that will be more convenient for
you. You should discuss this possibility if you ring our direct dial number on
01484 226891
How can I request help and advice from you?
Please ring 01484 226891 Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 5.15pm Friday 8.45am-4.45pm.
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