Pest Control

The Pest Control Service has now been stopped with no plans for this to be replaced.

Customers can find a list of alternative local service providers on www.npta.org.uk/member-search (National Pest Technicians Association) or www.bpca.org.uk/find  (British Pest Control Association.)

The Council is not legally obliged to provide pest control services, yet land owners have a legal duty to keep their land free from rats and mice.

Advice on foxes is available from:

Fox Deterrence Helpline - Tel: 01892 824111

National Fox Welfare Society
135 Higham Road
Rushden
Northants
NN10 6DS

Tel: 01933 411996
Fax: 01933 397324
Website: www.nfws.org.uk

An information leaflet is available using the following link - Living with Urban Foxes [pdf] 3MB

Bats and badgers are protected species and must not be harmed. Advice on these is available from:

Wildlife Licensing Unit
Natural England
First Floor
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Bristol, BS1 6EB

Tel: 0845 601 4523
Fax: 0845 601 3438

Swarms of honey bees will not be moved by the Council. Local beekeepers will usually collect swarms and may make a small charge to cover costs. Details of local beekeepers are available from www.ebka.org