Environmental health – support for householders and businesses with pest problems
Our team can:
- give free telephone advice on how to tackle the problem
- investigate a range of pest problems arising from environmental issues such as overflowing wheelie bins, accumulations of dog waste in a garden and incorrectly disposed food waste
Why treat pest problems?
Pests can be a nuisance, but they can cause serious problems too. If a pest isn't treated it could:
- spread disease and contaminate your home or workplace
- damage your possessions, property and foodstuffs
- cause an infestation in your neighbours' properties
Not only could this cost you a lot of money, it could cause a public health problem.
Under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 1949, all landowners have a duty to keep their land free from rats and mice.
If you are a homeowner or business, it is your responsibility to make sure the pest problems are treated.
If you live in rented accommodation, you are advised to contact your landlord and/or letting agent; always check your contract.
If you live in a council property, please contact us on 01246 345345.
Contact our customer service team on 01246 345345 for more information, or to log an enquiry with our environmental health team.
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