Pests and nuisance

Pest control treatments

St Albans City and District Council has contracted out the pest control service.  The contractor is SDK Environmental Limited.  They provide a comprehensive service for pests of public health significance to residential properties only.

If you would like to make a booking for a visit for one of the services below, please ring our offices on 01727 819440.  Your details will then be passed on to the contractor who will ring you directly and arrange a visit.

Rats:

Treatment for the disinfestation of rats consists of a baiting programme comprising of a minimum of two visits over a 6-8 week period.  Rats are treated free of charge and only within residential properties. 

There is a response time of 48 hours for rats outside or 24 hours inside, unless otherwise requested by the customer.

Mice:

Treatment for the disinfestation of mice consists of a baiting programme comprising of a minimum of two visits over a 6-8 week period.  Mice are treated free of charge and only within residential properties, no treatments are available for mice in gardens or in out buildings.

A response time is given of 48 hours for mice within a residence.

Insects of Public Health Significance

Cockroaches:

Treatment for the disinfestation of cockroaches may initially commence with the laying of traps to establish the level of infestation and the type of cockroach followed by either a residual spray, gel application or fumigation depending on the infestation levels. Cockroaches are treated free of charge. More than one treatment may be required.

A response time is given of 24 hours for cockroaches within a residence.

Bed bugs:

Treatment required for the disinfestation of bed bugs consists of one visit for a spray application or fumigation to the bed and surrounding areas. Depending on infestation levels, more than one treatment may be required. It is recommended that all bedrooms are treated. Bed bugs are treated free of charge.

A response time is given of 24 hours for bed bugs within a residence.

All other insects or pests

A free advisory and identification service is provided through St Albans City and District Council, however treatments can be booked through the council's prefered contractor SDK Environmental Limited, tel: 01753 538819 but charges are applicable.

Pests we do not treat

If you live in a council owned property speak to your housing manager if you have problems with the above pests.

Bats

For any further information on bats, please click on the link:  www.hertsmiddlesexbatgroup.org.uk

If you want a treatment for any of the above pests our preferred contractor may be able to help you but will charge for the service, please telephone SDK Environmental Limited, 01753 538819 but charges are applicable.