Pest Control

The service deals with pest problems regarding rats, mice, cockroaches, bed bugs and fleas, also other insect pests, wasps and ants.  Advice on all types of pests can be given and pigeon proofing contracts can be arranged. 

Rats and other public health pests are treated free of charge for owner occupiers of domestic properties.  

A charge is made for other pests and for pests in commercial premises. Pest control contracts for business premises can be arranged.

Troubled by pests?

Wherever people live or work there are other creatures which can be identified as pests - some because they threaten health or wealth by damage caused to buildings and produce/goods. Other pests may also cause a nuisance.

The pests which cause most problems are certain types of insects, mites, rodents and birds. Pest Control covers a wide variety of activities taken to reduce or eliminate the problems caused by these animals and insects. Before attempting to control pests, it is important to understand the reasons why a problem exists.

Aspects of the biology, behaviour and ecology of the species involved need to be considered before deciding which control methods should be proposed. Any control methods must be based on sound pest control principles which are effective, safe, legal and humane.

All Wigan pest control operatives understand the importance of safety as it relates to all pest control operations. They are trained and qualified, to the R.S.H. certificate in pest control or N.V.Q. level II, covering a wide range of other pest control related subjects.This makes for professional well trained staff, offering the customer a wide range of professional help, advice, treatments and products, making for a pest-free environment.

Reasons for control

Although man's battle with pests has been fought for centuries, never has it been more important than in today's society. They have, and continue to be a major threat to our health and environment, contaminating our food, spreading disease and damaging property.

With the latest technical information and control methods at our fingertips, we have proved more than ever that the fight against pests is ruthlessly maintained.

Treatment charges
 Treatment  Price
 Surveys and estimates   Free
 Advice and identification of insects  Free
 Rats in owner occupied domestic premises  Free
 Cockroaches, fleas in owner occupied domestic premises  Free
 Ants, wasps etc in owner occupied domestic premises  £41.50

 Commercial contracts - Pests, control, proofing and the supply of electric fly killers

 Individually and competitively priced

How our charges compare

The table below compares our charges with examples of average prices made by other local pest control providers.

(Based on available information - November 2007)

   Wigan  Average
 Rats  Free  £0.00
 Mice  £41.50  £35.30
 Cockroaches  Free  £31.50
 Bed Bugs  Free  £31.88
 Fleas  Free  £40.00
 Squirrels  N/T  £73.06
 Wasps/Bees  £41.50  £43.02
 Ants  £41.50  £40.93
 Other insects  £41.50  £36.04

Contact Details

Pest Control Services
E-mail eshelpline@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours 8.00 am to 6.00 pm Weekdays; 8.00 am to 12.30 pm Saturdays
Phone Number 01942 513510
Fax 01942 733341
Address Wigan Council, Kennedy House, Brunswick Street, Leigh, WN7 2PJ
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