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AnimalsPest controlEnvironmental Protection - December 2011pest.control@kirklees.gov.uk
The pest control team has responsibility for the council's statutory (legal) obligations regarding pest control across Kirklees,
they have significant experience and are qualified to the highest levels to be able to deal with all kinds of pest problems.
That expertise is also available to assist Kirklees residents, tenants and businesses with any pest control problems they may have.
Our aim is to deal with the immediate problem and attempt to discover the root cause to prevent it from happening again. This may include advice and
recommendations on minor proofing repairs and, in the case of rats inside properties, a drainage investigation to identify any defects. A drain fault
is the most common cause of rats invading properties.
The council will treat for:
If the infestation is in your property and the property is owned by you, or by a private landlord
(including Housing Associations), then there is a modest charge for the service that helps to cover the costs of running the
team.
If you live in local authority/council accommodation there is no charge to you as the cost of this service is included as part of your council rent. Domestic properties:If you are the owner and occupier of a private property charges apply. If you are living in a privately rented property then the pest control treatment would be charged at domestic rates if you, as the tenants, pay for the treatment yourself. It is worth checking your tenancy agreement to see who is responsible for pest control on your property; it may be the landlord's responsibility.
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 to the landlord at the commercial rate. However, the landlord or agent must contact us directly to agree the treatment. Commercial and business properties:If you are calling on behalf of a business then any pest control treatment will be at the commercial rate.
Kirklees council currently maintain over 500 commercial pest control contracts with a variety of businesses. These include not only food outlets
and retailers but also businesses involved in textiles, electrical engineering, and pharmaceuticals. Each contract is
tailored to meet the individual needs of the business by our experienced surveyors. Prices are by quotation, following an
on-site assessment. For more information, or to arrange a quote, please contact us on 01484 226891.
There is no statutory obligation for a local authority to provide a pest control service, so, if a council does provide a service,
it is over and above the council tax levy.
Many residents in Kirklees never need to use the service so it is not included in the council tax. Under the "Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949", all owners of land have a legal duty to keep their land free from rats and mice. It is the council's statutory obligation to ensure that owners do this. We make a modest charge for pest control in order to be able to offer the residents of Kirklees a high quality, competitively priced service.
We aim to respond to any complaints or requests for service within three working days. On most occasions it
is a next day service, but this may not always be possible, especially at peak times.
The Pest Control Service may be contacted on: 01484 226891 Monday
to Thursday 8.45am-5.15 Friday 8.45am-4.45pm
Given notice, we are able to schedule some appointments for early morning or late afternoon/early evening.
During the busy summer season our staff will often work evenings and at weekends, so if you are not available
during the day, it may be possible that we can arrange a visit time that will be more convenient for you.
We also provide an emergency out-of-hours service in the evenings and at weekends for Local Authority/Council
tenants. If you are a Local Authority tenant and have an emergency pest control problem, (for example, a
live rat trapped in an occupied area of a house), you should contact Housing Emergency Repairs on:
01924 324700 and ask for Pest Control.
Privately owned properties are subject to the relevant treatment charges plus an additional call-out fee.
Insect Identification Service (free of charge).Send a sample of the insect, along with your name and address and telephone number to the Pest Control Service at the address given below. Please give as much information as possible with regard to where the insect was found. You will be contacted if the insect is considered a potential hazard to health.PigeonsWe do not trap or poison pigeons. Kirklees Council does provide a service for pigeon proofing buildings. It is a chargeable service and is priced by quotation. Under certain specific circumstances, we will carry out a pigeon cull by shooting, but under no circumstances will shooting take place outside or in public places.Wild birdsAll birds are fully protected by law.It is an offence to kill them, or steal or destroy their eggs. The exceptions, which include pigeons, certain corvids, and certain gulls, are on an approved list and may be destroyed legally by professional pest controllers if the correct criteria are met. SquirrelsSquirrels information sheet (PDF 41kb)
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Flint Street Fartown Huddersfield HD1 6LG Tel: 01484 226891 Email: pest.control@kirklees.gov.uk |