Pest Control Service

Tamworth Borough Council will no longer carry out pest control in people’s homes and gardens (from April 1, 2011).

It used to cost the borough council £53 each time it carried out a pest control operation. However by changing the service, the authority has saved more than £45,000 a year  - and residents can still access pest control at a similar cost through a private company. 

The council will continue to bait the Castle Grounds to control the rat population - along with other borough council owned land - to ensure the town is kept relatively free of rodents.

While the borough council will no longer carry out the service, it will point residents to where they can they can access exterminators. 

Most privately operated pest control services charge approximately the same as the borough council - in the region of £40 - meaning residents should see no change in the price.  Local authorities do not have a statutory duty to carry out removal of pests.

Residents are encouraged to ensure any pest control service they use are accredited by the National Pest Control Association and the British Pest Control Association.

Under the Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, all land owners have a legal duty to keep their land free from rats and mice.

Please find a link to Direct Gov for more information on pest control.

Take a look at the Frequently Asked Questions.