Pest-Proof Your Home

Pests are a worldwide problem and there is no magic solution. Any home can have a problem with pests or vermin however careful you are and however often you clean your home.

We will assist you to eradicate pests or vermin from your home by providing information and advice on pest control. If pests or vermin are getting in as a result of damage to the exterior of the property we will carry out proofing works to stop access.

Reduce The Chances of Pests

You can reduce the chances of pests and vermin by following these simple steps:

• Dont let them in – block up holes in the brickwork, skirting boards or floorboards. Contact us for advice and help that we may be able to provide.
• Don’t feed them – ensure good hygiene by cleaning floors and surfaces regularly especially behind cookers and in corners. Store food in sealed containers.
• Keep gardens clean and tidy – an overgrown garden provides a good home for mice and rats.
• Put rubbish out in sealed bags or bins. Don’t allow rubbish to build up outside that will attract vermin and provide a place for them to live.
• Use a bird table to feed the birds – putting bird food on the ground can attract rats as can putting food in a compost heap.
• Talk to your neighbours and ask them to help. It is very difficult to treat for pests in a single property.

Birmingham City Council Pest Control

For domestic residents, living in Birmingham, the Council provides a free pest control service for some pests including:

• Rats
• Cockroaches

They do not treat for mice but will provide free poison which can be collected from your local Neighbourhood Office. Detailed advice leaflets are available on the Council’s website. Other pests may be treated for at a fixed charge.

Useful links

• www.birmingham.gov.uk/pestcontrol
• www.birmingham.gov.uk/neighbourhoodoffices