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Councils that have stopped pest control
29 councils say on their own website that they have stopped their pest control service, and 73 more say they do not offer one. In those areas residents have to use a private company.
Councils last checked 6 October 2026
Stopped (29)
| Council | In the council's words |
|---|---|
| Babergh | "We no longer provide a pest control service for our residents." |
| Bassetlaw | "The Council discontinued the Pest Control Service with effect from Friday, 17th May 2013." |
| Brentwood | "Brentwood Borough Council no longer operates a pest control service ." |
| Chichester | "As the council no longer offers a pest control service for any creature including mice, rats or wasps we suggest you approach a private pest control company to deal with any pest control work." |
| Conwy | "The authority no longer provides this service." |
| Dartford | "The Council does not currently provide a pest control service." |
| Denbighshire | "We no longer provide a pest control service (except in some cases for council housing tenants)." |
| Dorset | "We no longer offer a pest control service in Dorset." |
| East Hampshire | "Please note that East Hampshire District Council no longer provides a pest control service." |
| East Hertfordshire | "From 1 July, the Council will no longer provide this service." |
| East Suffolk | "The council no longer provides any form of pest control service." |
| Eastbourne | "We are no longer taking any new bookings for a pest control service in Eastbourne." |
| Fylde | "Fylde Council no longer provides a pest control service." |
| Harborough | "Harborough District Council no longer provides a pest control treatment service." |
| Ipswich | "The Council no longer offers pest control services. For issues with mice, rats, or other pests, please contact a local contractor." |
| Mid Suffolk | "We no longer provide a pest control service for our residents." |
| Mid Sussex | "Please note: the Council no longer operate a pest control service" |
| Monmouthshire | "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." |
| Moray | "As of 31 March 2024 Moray Council will no longer be able to provide a pest control service and it would be up to householders and businesses to arrange the services of a reputable pest control contractor." |
| Rochford | "We no longer offer a pest control service." |
| Rossendale | "From 1 February 2019 the Council will no longer be providing pest control services within the borough." |
| Runnymede | "The Council no longer offers a pest control service as it is the responsibility of property owners/occupiers to keep their land free of rats and mice." |
| Shropshire | "Shropshire Council no longer provides a Pest Control service." |
| Stratford-on-Avon | "Stratford Upon Avon District Council no longer operate a pest control service." |
| Tendring | "We no longer provide a pest control service for residents of domestic and commercial properties in the Tendring District" |
| Torfaen | "Torfaen County Borough Council no longer provides a pest control service." |
| Walsall | "Following a review, Walsall Council has withdrawn its pest control service." |
| Wigan | "We no longer offer a pest control service to private tenants, landlords, or homeowners." |
| Winchester | "Please note that we're suspending our pest control service and so won't be taking any new bookings from 1 December 2025." |
Does not offer pest control (73)
| Council | In the council's words |
|---|---|
| Aberdeenshire | "We do not provide a pest control service." |
| Adur | "Please note: Adur & Worthing Councils do not operate our own pest control service." |
| Bath and North East Somerset | "If you need pest control treatment at your home or business, you can arrange this through a private provider." |
| Bexley | "The Council does not provide a pest control service but you can complain about a neighbouring property causing an issue" |
| Blaby | "Blaby District Council does not offer any services for the treatment and removal of any pests or infestations in the district." |
| Bracknell Forest | "If pests are inside your property or coming from a neighbouring property, you can get advice from the Public Protection Partnership ." |
| Bradford | "The Council does not provide a pest control service but we can give advice to help you keep your home and garden pest free." |
| Breckland | "Breckland Council does not provide a pest control service." |
| Bridgend | "The local authority does not provide pest control services." |
| Brighton and Hove | "We do not operate a pest control service." |
| Canterbury | "We don't provide a pest control service." |
| Cornwall | "Please note that Cornwall Council does not provide a pest control service." |
| Craven | "Please note that we do not currently provide a pest control service in: the Craven area" |
| East Cambridgeshire | "While we do not offer a pest control treatment service, our officers are available to provide advice about a wide range of pests and how to control them." |
| Elmbridge | "Householders are responsible for dealing with pest infestations on their own property and land. We do not provide a pest control service." |
| Epping Forest | "We do not offer a pest control service, and cannot deal with pests in your home or business." |
| Epsom and Ewell | "We do not offer a pest control service of our own." |
| Erewash | "We do not provide a pest control treatment service but have information on what to do for pest control." |
| Falkirk | "Falkirk Council does not provide a pest control service." |
| Fenland | "The Council does not provide a pest control service." |
| Gravesham | "If you require pest control services for your home/property/land, then we recommend that you find a suitable pest control contractor through the British Pest Control Association ." |
| Great Yarmouth | "The council does not provide a pest control service, although it will treat land that it manages." |
| Harrow | "We do not provide a pest control service. We cannot recommend companies for private contracts." |
| Havering | "We do not offer a pest control service and are not able to identify types of pest for you." |
| Herefordshire- County of | "We are not able to offer pest control services for any domestic premises." |
| Hillingdon | "The council does not provide a general pest control service for private homes or businesses." |
| Horsham | "As the Council does not offer a pest control service for any creature including mice, rats or wasps for example, we suggest you approach a private pest control company to deal with any pest control work." |
| Isle of Wight | "We do not provide a pest treatment service. If you have pests, contact a pest control contractor to have them treated (for a charge)." |
| King's Lynn and West Norfolk | "The council does not operate a pest control service." |
| Kingston upon Hull | "We do not provide treatments or advice for any other pests." |
| Kingston upon Thames | "The Council does not provide a pest control service to deal with wasps." |
| Lichfield | "We do not carry out pest control in homes and gardens." |
| Maidstone | "We cannot help with the removal of wild animals or insects, but we can offer advice to help you know what to do next." |
| Maldon | "The Council does not offer a pest control service however there are local and national companies that will provide treatment for a fee." |
| Mendip | "The Council does not provide a pest control service for the removal and or the treatment of pests including wasps, ants or birds and small rodents." |
| Merton | "We do not offer a pest control service for private properties." |
| Mid Devon | "If you are a private householder and require more information or a pest control company you will need to make your own arrangements." |
| Newark and Sherwood | "We do not offer a pest control service." |
| North Hertfordshire | "We do not provide a pest control service. It is the responsibility of the property or land owner to deal with a pest problem." |
| North Kesteven | "Please note that we do not offer a pest control service but we do help to ensure residents can keep their homes and gardens free from rats and mice." |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | "Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council does not provide a pest control service." |
| Orkney Islands | "We do not provide a pest control service. For treatments and advice, please contact a commercial pest control company operating in Orkney." |
| Redcar and Cleveland | "However, the responsibility for taking action to solve a pest problem belongs to the occupant of the property." |
| Reigate and Banstead | "There are many private pest control firms that operate locally, which range from very small to very large companies." |
| Richmond upon Thames | "As we do not offer a pest control service, we suggest you approach a private pest control company to deal with any pest control work." |
| Rushmoor | "We do not provide a pest control treatment service." |
| Rutland | "We do not provide a pest control service." |
| Scarborough | "Please note that we do not currently provide a pest control service in: the Craven area the Scarborough area the Selby area" |
| Sedgemoor | "The Council does not provide a pest control service for the removal and or the treatment of pests including wasps, ants or birds and small rodents." |
| Slough | "If you own your home, you are responsible for arranging and paying for pest control treatment within your property and its boundaries." |
| Somerset West and Taunton | "The Council does not provide a pest control service for the removal and or the treatment of pests including wasps, ants or birds and small rodents." |
| South Cambridgeshire | "Unfortunately, we do not provide an in-house pest control service and are unable to offer pest control treatments to residents." |
| South Holland | "Although we don't provide a pest control service, we will investigate issues relating to rats or mice occurring due to land and property owners not carrying out adequate pest proofing or treatment." |
| South Oxfordshire | "The council does not provide any pest control services and has no legal duty to do so or to treat infestations of pests." |
| South Staffordshire | "The council does not provide a service for the removal of pests – including bees, wasps, ants or birds, rats and mice." |
| Southend-on-Sea | "The Council’s Environmental Health Team (Regulatory Services) does not offer a pest control service for any type of pest removal or treatment (this include Rats), advice can be obtained via the" |
| Spelthorne | "The Council currently does not have a pest control service in place." |
| Sutton | "If this does not work you could call in a professional pest controller." |
| Swale | "If you are experiencing issues with pests, including rats, mice or insects, please contact a BPCA approved pest controller." |
| Swindon | "We do not provide a pest control service." |
| Tewkesbury | "We do not provide a pest control or treatment service but there are many local pest control operatives available." |
| Three Rivers | "The Council does not have a pest control service. If you require pest control please seek a private contractor." |
| Thurrock | "We do not have a pest control service and cannot deal with pests in your home or business." |
| Torbay | "We do not provide a public service for pest control. If you have a problem with pests you will need to contact a specialist pest control company for professional advice and treatment." |
| Vale of White Horse | "The council does not provide any pest control services and has no legal duty to do so or to treat infestations of pests." |
| Warwick | "The Council does not provide a pest control treatment service." |
| West Devon | "The council does not provide pest control services." |
| West Lindsey | "If you have a problem in your property then you will need to takes steps yourself to resolve the matter." |
| West Oxfordshire | "We do not provide a pest control service but there are many local pest control operatives available." |
| West Suffolk | "We do not provide pest control services. You are responsible for keeping your land and buildings free from vermin." |
| Wokingham | "Wokingham Council does not itself provide a pest treatment service, so you are advised to consult the British Pest Control Association (BCPA) website for advice and details of local contractors that will undertake pest treatment services." |
| Worthing | "Adur & Worthing Councils do not operate our own pest control service." |
| York | "We do not offer pest control services, but there are a number of resources and organisations who may be able to assist you if you need to deal with a pest problem." |
Some councils that "do not offer pest control" still treat certain pests, or used to; the quote is what the council says on the page we checked. Check each council's page for detail.
Provided by another organisation (28)
These councils arrange pest control through a contractor or a shared service rather than running it themselves.
| Council | Provided by |
|---|---|
| Arun | AGS One |
| Blackpool | Enveco NW Environmental Services |
| Blaenau Gwent | Rentokil Pest Control |
| Broadland | Millennium Pest Control |
| Bromsgrove | Worcestershire Regulatory Services |
| Buckinghamshire | Dial A Pest (SDK Environmental) |
| Central Bedfordshire | SDK Environmental Ltd. |
| Dover | AGS One |
| Dumfries and Galloway | see council page |
| Eden | Rentokil |
| Folkestone and Hythe | AGS Pest Control |
| Medway | Medway Norse |
| Mole Valley | Dial-a-Pest |
| North Norfolk | Millennium Pest Control |
| Norwich | Norwich City Services Ltd (NCSL) |
| Redditch | Worcestershire Regulatory Services |
| Solihull | SCH Better Places |
| Stevenage | AGS One Pest Control |
| Surrey Heath | SDK Environmental Ltd (trading as Dial A Pest) |
| Tandridge | Balcombe Pest Control |
| Thanet | AGS One |
| Tonbridge and Malling | John O'Conner |
| Tunbridge Wells | John O'Conner GM Ltd; Monitor Pest Control Ltd |
| Watford | John O'Connor |
| Waverley | SDK (Environmental) Ltd |
| Welwyn Hatfield | PPM |
| Windsor and Maidenhead | DialAPest |
| Woking | SDK Environmental Ltd (Dial A Pest) |