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Has stopped its pest control service

Monmouthshire County Council · Wales · checked 5 October 2026

What Monmouthshire County Council says:

"From the 1 st April 2014 Monmouthshire County Council has not provided a pest control service to residents for the treatment of rats, mice, fleas or bedbugs."

Source: Monmouthshire County Council website

If the council doesn't treat pests

You will need a private pest control company. Ask for a written quote, check how many visits it covers, and look for membership of a recognised trade body. If you rent, check your tenancy: landlords are often responsible for infestations that come from the building.

Stray dogs in Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire County Council publishes this number for reporting a stray dog: 01873 735420.

Out of hours: 5:00pm to 7:30am – Mon-Fri and weekends please call our out of hours emergency phone number 0300 123 1055

Source: Monmouthshire County Council website

Questions

Does Monmouthshire Council do pest control?

No. The council's own words: "From the 1 st April 2014 Monmouthshire County Council has not provided a pest control service to residents for the treatment of rats, mice, fleas or bedbugs." You will need a private pest control company.

How do I report a stray dog in Monmouthshire?

Monmouthshire County Council publishes this number for stray dogs: 01873 735420.

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