*
You are here: Home » Planning, environment and protection » Pest control

Pest control

We provide a pest control service for rats and mice in residential properties only. To make an appointment call 0118 974 6200. On occasions it may be possible to assist with wasps nests within residential properties also. To find out if we are currently offering this service please phone us on 0118 9746200. The fee for treating one nest is £40 for one visit plus £12 per additional nest.
 
Charges from 1 April 2008, inclusive of VAT, are as follows:
 
Rats 
 
£50.00 for a course of treatment - up to 3 visits.
    
There will be no charge for rats if you are in receipt of: 
 
  • Income Support
  • Housing Benefit
  • Council Tax Benefit
  • Disabled Persons Tax Credit 
  • Guaranteed Credit 
  • Please have proof of receipt available when the Pest Control Officer calls
 
Mice 
 
£50.00 for a course of treatment - up to 3 visits.  
 
If no treatment is necessary or an appointment is not met or not cancelled there will be a call-out charge of £11.50.  
 
More details
 
The links on the left detail some of the more common household pest problems and gives some advice. Also see our pests and food safety pages for more details.

Related Documents
Document Icon
Pest control - general advice sheet PDF  (69.9 KB)
 
Wokingham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1BN.   
Telephone: (0118) 974 6000    Minicom: (0118) 974 6991    Email: wokinghambc@wokingham.gov.uk