What to look for
Pest controllers handle rodents (rats, mice), wasps and hornets, bees (humane removal where possible), ants, cockroaches, bedbugs, fleas, moths, and birds. Treatments split between residential one-off work, ongoing commercial contracts (food premises, hospitality), and proofing work to prevent recurrence after treatment.
- British Pest Control Association membership
- RSPH Level 2 or BASIS qualification
- Treatment plan in writing with active ingredient disclosed
- Follow-up visit included where appropriate
- Proofing work quoted separately and clearly
- Council referral arrangement if a notifiable pest
Typical pricing: £80-£180 single treatment, £180-£450 bedbug treatment, £200-£600 rat infestation programme (UK 2026)
Regulator / certification to look for: British Pest Control Association, Health and Safety Executive (CRRU stewardship for rodenticides)