We provide a pest control service for domestic and commercial premises. This includes:
- providing advice and treatment if you have a problem with insect pests or vermin
- visiting you to carry out a full assessment of your pest problem
Pests we treat
We treat a number of insects and small animals. Advice and information will be given for each pest type:
Identify the differences between bees and wasps
Wasps and bees are easily confused from a distance or without close examination.
We don't offer a treatment service for bees, so it is important that you correctly identify the species of insect before booking, as there will be no refund offered.
If we come to your property to treat for wasps but bees are identified, we will give you advice.
Find out the difference between bees and wasps.
Pests we don't treat
There are a number of insects and small animals that we don't treat:
- Bats (Bats are a protected species - follow wildlife conservation advice)
- Bees
- Bluebottles
- Cats
- Flying Ants
- Furniture beetle
- Moles
- Moths
- Rabbits
- Earwigs
- Seagulls
- Silverfish
- Squirrels
- Weevils
- Woodlice
Safety data sheets from Killgerm
Book an appointment
We carry out treatments by appointment only.
Allerdale
Telephone: 0300 373 3730
Carlisle
Book an appointment if you live in the Carlisle area
Telephone: 01228 817 200, option 5
Copeland
Email: PestControl3@cumberland.gov.uk
Telephone: 01946 598 361
All officers visiting your property will be wearing a Cumberland Council uniform and carrying an identification badge.
Pest treatment charges
Fees are payable at time of booking.
| Treatment | Charge |
|---|---|
| Internal home treatment rat pack – 1 visit with advice (internal only) | No charge |
| Rat and mice – survey and treatment with 2 visits | £76 |
| Wasp treatment. Additional nests in different locations at same property £20 | £76 |
| Insects and other pests (based on a two bedroom property) | From £76 |
| Loft clearance and disinfection (includes waste removal) | From £275 |
Property fumigation
If you property needs to be fumigated, follow these steps:
- all floor areas are clear
- vacuum the whole property on the morning of the appointment
- treat any cats or dogs for fleas separately
- pregnant women, babies and children under 5 years must not be on the premises during the treatment and after treatment for 2 days
- people and pets are not to re-enter the property until the treated areas are completely dry
- do not vacuum treated areas for 7 days to allow the treatment to work
Commercial premises
Fees are payable at time of booking.
Estimated pest treatment charges
| Treatment | Charge |
|---|---|
| Rat and mice – survey and treatment with 2 visits | From £118 |
| Wasp treatment. Additional nests in different locations at same property £20 | From £118 |
| Insects and other pests | From £118 |
| 12 month commercial contract | From £257 |
Commercial contracts and booking
Contact us for a free quotation and to book a treatment.
Allerdale
Telephone: 0300 373 3730
Carlisle
Email: environmentalhealth@