Ealing Council's mouse and rat control
Ealing Council pest control officers will carry out treatment to
eliminate rats or mice.
Contact the pest control service
How does the council's pest control service work?
Fully trained pest control officers will survey the
infestation, and the usual treatment is to place poison bait in the
most appropriate locations. Follow up visits will be made in
order to ensure the success of the treatment.
The council's pest control officers can also give general
advice on pest control. In some cases it may be necessary for an
officer with legal powers to take legal action to prevent problems
recurring. Where possible, officers will identify the type of
rodent present, as this can be confusing since there are several
different species of mice.
Cost of treatment
• The service costs £60 including VAT for three visits.
• If you are on a recognised low-income benefit then you may qualify for a reduced rate.
• Ealing Homes tenants receive a free service.
Types of treatment carried out
• Treatment is usually in the form of poison
baits, although occasionally cages, traps or dusts may be used at
the discretion of the contractor.
• The contractor should inform you of where baits have been placed and let you know how the treatment is progressing, either in person or in writing.
• You will be advised on safety regarding the treatment and be given an information sheet about the treatment including what action to take in an emergency.
• Occasionally the contractor might consider that
treatment is more effectively carried out in an alternative
location.
• You will be offered advice about hygiene and/or
proofing in order to prevent further infestations.
• The service will not undertake any building or
other works, such as removing floorboards or tiles, in order to
carry out treatment.
• If necessary, formal notices under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act or the Public Health Acts may be served, to require occupiers to treat or take steps to eradicate vermin.
• The council reserves the right to refuse or terminate the treatment at any time.