Pest control
SDK (Environmental) Limited, trading as DialAPest currently provides a Domestic Pest Control Service on behalf of Reading Borough Council. If you have a concessionary Your Reading Passport, you may qualify for a discounted price. A site survey may be required.
Treatments are available for the following pests:
- Rats and mice
- Wasps and hornets
- Insects such as cockroaches, bed bugs, fleas, cluster flies, black ants and moths.
Please note: pigeons are not classed as pests. Reading Borough Council does not provide any pest control services for dealing with pigeons.
Birds, their nests and eggs are protected by law, and it is illegal to destroy or interfere with them except under licence. There are no laws the Council can use to stop people feeding birds.
If your neighbour won’t stop or reduce the feeding, you can contact a pest control company that specialises in birds. You will find details of reputable pest control companies in your area on the British Pest Control Association website.
Domestic / residential properties in single family occupancy
Rodents
| Pest | Treatment details | Price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | Single course of treatment – 3 visits Book rat treatment | £72 | £46 |
| Mice | Single course of treatment – 3 visits Book mouse treatment | £72 | £46 |
- Whilst a single treatment is normally successful, occasionally an additional chargeable second course may be necessary
- Treatment areas cover a single dwelling and its immediate curtilage and excludes neighbouring properties and communal land or buildings
- Treatments are to control the pest and does not include building repairs and recommended private drainage inspection / works required
- Properties over four bedrooms require a survey and quote
- Customer broken appointments form part of the treatment total
Help for preventing rats on your property
Wasps and hornets
| Pest | Treatment | Price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasps | Treatment of a single nest Book wasp treatment | £45 | No discount |
| Hornets | Treatment of a single nest | £45 | No discount |
- For environmental reasons, we cannot treat bees
- We can normally treat nests up to a height of 6m – if we are unable to treat for environmental or safety reasons we offer a full refund
- If no nest is present, or the problem is bees, unfortunately we cannot provide a refund
- Our price is to eradicate a single nest and if further treatment is required for the same nest then there is no additional charge
- There is no need and we do not remove nests once treated
Insects
| Pest | Treatment | Price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockroaches | Single course of treatment – 3 visit (Gel Bait) For heavy infestations, additional single knockdown spray or ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book cockroach control | £84 (£25 per additional room) | £64 |
| Bed bugs | Single spray insecticide For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book bed bug control | £84 (£25 per additional room) | No discount |
| Fleas | Single spray insecticide For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book flea control | £84 (£25 per additional room) | No discount |
| Cluster flies | Single ULV space treatment For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book cluster flies control | £84 (£25 per additional room) | No discount |
| Other insects | Single spray insecticide For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book black ant control Book moth control | £84 (£25 per additional room) | No discount |
- Our treatments are to eliminate pests at your property – this does not extend to communal areas or neighbouring properties
- Infestation levels vary widely and we reserve the right following a site survey, where appropriate, to recommend additional heavy infestation works – you are free to reject this
- You must prepare your property in accordance with the information we provide to you at time of booking and also comply with post treatment instructions for us to warrant our treatment
- If there is no one in when we call, or preparation works are incomplete and prevent an effective or safe treatment, our standard callout charge applies
- Where we are able to warrant our treatment, if we determine a second spray treatment is necessary, this will be provided free of charge
- Where spraying is carried out, you, your family and pets must vacate the property for 4 hours
Landlord – HMO properties
| Pest | Treatment | Price | Discounted price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cockroaches | Single course of treatment – 3 visit (Gel Bait) For heavy infestations, additional single knockdown spray or ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book cockroach control | £140 (£25 per additional room) | £64 |
| Bed bugs | Single spray insecticide For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book bed bug control | £140 (£25 per additional room) | £64 (common areas) £76 (per tenant) |
| Fleas | Single spray insecticide For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book flea control | £110 (£25 per additional room) | £64 |
| Cluster flies | Single ULV space treatment For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book cluster flies control | £110 (£25 per additional room) | £64 |
| Other insects | Single spray insecticide For heavy infestations, additional ULV treatment may be required (extra £68) Book black ant control Book moth control | £110 (£25 per additional room) | £64 |
- Our treatments are to eliminate or control insect pests at your property
- For properties in multiple occupancy :
We make a charge for common areas with an additional charge per tenant
For safety reasons – we can only take instruction directly from the landlord or letting agency and not tenants directly - Infestation levels vary widely and we reserve the right following a site survey, where appropriate, to recommend additional heavy infestation works – you are free to reject this
- You must prepare your property in accordance with the information we provide to you at time of booking you must and also comply with post treatment instructions for us to warrant our treatment
- If there is no one in when we call, or preparation works are incomplete and prevent an effective or safe treatment, our standard call out charge applies
- Broken tenant appointments form part of the treatment
- Where we are able to warrant our treatment, if we determine a second spray treatment is necessary, this will be provided free of charge
- Where spraying is carried out, you, your family and pets must vacate the property for 4 hours
For your protection, pest treatments are carried out in accordance with our business to business, commercial terms and conditions. You are not obliged to use our services and may wish to obtain alternative quotations.
Commercial pest control
Pest treatments are available to all local businesses, excluding food outlets.
Book a survey or get a quote
Book pest control online or call 03444 828 325
Last updated on 19/07/2024
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