When you are sure that you have an infestation e.g.:
- In the case of rats external to the residence, you need to have seen them regularly over a period of 3 to 4 days and / or have other indications such as holes or disturbed refuse.
- In the case of mice internal to the residence, you need to have seen droppings and possible chewed items and you can hear noises.
- If all attempts to treat the situation for yourself fail, i.e. trapping, baiting or spraying with shop brought products.
Please contact us using MyDudley to book an appointment or for further advice. Appointments can be booked Monday to Friday, and you will need to pay for the pest control visit at the time of booking. Check out our prices for a visit.
Yes. You must be present when pest control call as:
- Access will be required to lay bait.
- Poisons are used and we will need to give you the appropriate health and safety advice.
Maybe. You will need to speak directly to the pest control officer to confirm this as it will depend on the nature of the return visit.
If you or your representative cannot be at home when pest control call, then it is suggested that you try self treatment or use a private pest control company. You can find a private pest control operator by referring to the Yellow Pages, or you could use our "Fix-a-Home" leaflet.
You will be told the day of the visit but not a time. The pest control officer makes their visits between:
- 9 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Thursday.
- 9.am to 2:30 pm Friday.
If you miss the pest control officer's visit then a note will be put through the door asking you to call and re-book the appointment.
Dudley Council's Pest Control Services are members of the British Pest Control Association. The association promotes the highest standards of professionalism within the industry and every business must prove its competence before membership is accepted. Being a member delivers an assurance, both to customers and ourselves that we’re meeting high standards in everything we do.