Pest Control

Brown rat on a wall

Ribble Valley Borough Council has a committed pest control officer whose knowledge, expertise and quality of service can be relied upon.

We will treat

  • Mice 
  • Rats 
  • Wasps
  • Cockroaches
  • Fleas
  • Ants
  • Insects
  • Moles
  • Squirrels
  • Birds (advice only)
  • Bees (advice only).

How to book an appointment

To arrange a visit from our Pest Control Officer, you will need to book an appointment on 01200 425111.

  • Visits take place Tuesday - Thursday. We cannot give a specific appointment time.
  • Payment must be made in full at the time of booking.
  • We are only able to accept credit/debit card payments over the telephone between 9am and 4.30pm Monday - Friday.
  • Treatments will not be made without payment.
  • Refunds are not payable when a visit or treatment has been made.
  • If you make an appointment and are not in when we visit, a charge will still be made.
  • Someone will need to be at the property to sign for the treatment.
  • Customers must comply with safety instructions given and ensure that there is adequate access as discussed at the time of booking.
  • Repeat visits may be required to fully treat pests.
  • It is difficult to give a definite length of time for treatment as the nature of the work means that some jobs may take longer than others.

Charges

Domestic

£56.70 (Including VAT) - Visit and treatment.

A cost of £28.50 will also be incurred for each additional wasp nest that is treated on a visit.

Commercial

£65.00 (including VAT) per hour - 1 hour minimum charge.

A charge will also be made for the cost of the products used.