Pest control and animal nuisance
How to find a pest control service, what pests can be treated and what you can do to deal with pests yourself.
Pest control services
We no longer provide a pest control service for residents of domestic and commercial properties in Uttlesford.
Other pest control providers
You can find pest control companies that deal with pests on the British Pest Control Association (BPCA) website. You can also search for accredited pest controllers on the National Pest Technicians Association (NPTA) website.
How to deal with pests yourself
There are things you can do to control pests in your property. For more advice on what you can and can't do read the guidance on GOV.UK .
The BPCA has information about different pests on their website. Find out more about controlling:
- foxes and urban foxes
- squirrels
- pigeons, gulls and other birds
- rats
- mice
- ants
- bed bugs
- cockroaches
- fleas
- moths
- wasps
Bees
We do not provide a service for removing bee swarms. If you have a problem with bees we suggest that you check local listings for bee keepers who may be able to help.