Pest control

Our qualified, experienced staff can offer a range of pest control services to homes and business within the Falkirk Council area.

We treat the problem in domestic and commercial premises using equipment and controlled pesticides, to keep you safe and minimise damage to the environment.

Residential properties - Fees

There is a charge for the treatment of wasps, insects and vermin:

*Refund Policy - Payment covers the visit and inspection to determine treatment. No refund will be given following the visit and inspection if no treatment is required.

Pest Charge Payment covers
Wasps1 £49
  • An initial visit, including treatment, if required.
  • A further treatment after 14 days, if the problem persists.
  • Thereafter any calls for service may incur a further charge.
Please note: the height to which we can safely treat is up to 2 storeys, below gutter level, due to health and safety requirements.
Insects2 £56
  • An initial visit where the Pest Control office will gather evidence, identify or forward the insect for verification and offer preparation advice.
  • The charge includes a treatment, if required.
  • A further treatment after 28 days, if the infestation persists.
Vermin £55
  • An initial visit, including treatment, if required.
  • A vermin proofing examination with advice on any actions required.
  • Further treatment until the infestation is eradicated.
  • Thereafter any calls for service will incur a further charge.

1 We only treat wasps' nests from the outside of the property. The homeowner does not need to be in when we treat the nest as long as we have access to all the outside areas, for example the back gate is left unlocked. (If access is required - see Appointments).

2 No treatment will be offered if the area is not prepared as instructed, however payment may still be taken.

To report a pest problem or for more information please contact us:

Commercial properties - Fees

Different charges are applied to commercial properties:

Details Charge
Initial visit £61 per hour *
(minimum of 1 hour)
Subsequent visits £30.50 per hour *

*Plus materials if required (minimum charge of £12)

Please call 01324 506070 to request a contract designed for your needs.

Pests we do not offer treatment for

See list below of pests we do not offer any treatment for:

  • Ants
  • Bats (all species of bat found in the UK are protected by law)
  • Bees (we only treat bees if their presence causes a serious risk to public health)
  • Birds (including gulls, pigeons, seagulls)
  • Booklice (woodworm)
  • Cats (including feral cats)
  • Earwigs
  • Foxes
  • Moles
  • Moths
  • Snails/Slugs
  • Squirrels
  • Woodlice (slaters)

Appointments

If we need access to your property, an agreed morning or afternoon appointment (Monday to Friday) will be made between the following times:

  • 9am - 1pm
  • 1pm - 5pm

Further information

There are some jobs, which may be too large or specialised for our officers to deal with. If this is the case, it is the responsibility of the property owner to arrange a private pest control company to deal with the problem.

Please note some nests can be difficult to reach and we may not be able to treat these.