Pest control

Our Pest Control team provides an affordable, quality service to all residents and businesses in Derby to deal with any pest infestation.

What pests do you treat?

  • Bedbugs
  • Carpet beetles
  • Cockroaches
  • Fleas
  • Mice (inside only)
  • Rats (inside and out)
  • Squirrels (inside only)
  • Wasps

What don’t you treat?

  • Ants
  • Bees
  • Flies
  • Foxes
  • Garden pests
  • Lice
  • Mites
  • Pigeons and other birds
  • Spiders
  • Woodlice
  • Woodworm

If you want any other pest infestations removing, you will need to contact a private pest control company.

We would recommend that you:

  • get at least three quotes
  • make sure you know whether the charge is fixed or by the hour
  • ask if there is a guarantee for the work.

In the case of a bee swarm the most appropriate method of control is the safe removal of the swarm to a hive by an experienced beekeeper. We do not provide this service, but we can provide you with contact details for a local beekeeper.

Why should I choose you?

  • We only use trained and qualified Pest Control staff. All our Pest Control Technicians hold the Royal Society for Public Health Certificate in Pest Control
  • We only carry out the most appropriate method of treatment for your problem and will not carry out any unnecessary work
  • All our work complies with current health and safety requirements and industry best practice
  • We provide free advice, including a free Pest Identification Service
  • We only use safe, modern pesticides that are approved for use in the UK.

How do I book your services or get help with a problem?

  • Contact Derby Direct and they will arrange for a Pest Control Technician to visit or offer telephone advice on a pest control issue
  • We can provide prices for commercial treatments and contracts and provide a competitive quote for a flexible treatment to suit your specific needs.
  • Please contact us as soon as possible by telephone if you wish to make any changes to your appointment

How much does it cost?

Charges For householders

If you receive one of the following benefits, you will pay a reduced charge:

  • you receive a low-income benefit or
  • you are over 60 and not in full time employment.
Pest TypeConditionsDomestic chargeReduced charge
Rats Outside £22.00 £10.00
Inside £22.00 £10.00
Mice Inside only £59.00 (max 4 visits),
£11.00 each extra visit		 £27.00 (max 4 visits),
£11.00 each extra visit
Wasps One nest less than 7ft off ground £48.00 £27.00
Ladder needed £64.00 £32.00
Each extra wasp nest £11.50 £5.00
Cockroaches Inside only £75.00 (max 4 visits),
£16.00 each extra visit		 £37.00 (max 4 visits),
£10.00 each extra visit
Squirrels Inside only £97.00 (max 3 visits),
£27.00 each extra visit		 £48.00 (max 3 visits),
£16.00 each extra visit
Bed bugs Three bedrooms or less £70.00 £37.00
Four bedrooms £85.00 £48.00
Five bedrooms £107.00 £59.00
Over five bedrooms £107.00 then
£20.00 each extra bedroom		 £59.00 then
£10.00 each extra bedroom
Fleas Three bedrooms or less £59.00 £27.00
Four bedrooms £70.00 £32.00
Five bedrooms £70.00 £37.00
Over five bedrooms £91.00 £43.00
Carpet beetles Three bedrooms or less £59.00 £27.00
Four bedrooms £70.00 £32.00
Five bedrooms £80.00 £37.00
Over five bedrooms £91.00 £43.00

Charges for businesses

Fees for commercial properties vary depending on the size of the property and how many visits are made. Please contact Derby Direct for a price.

How do I pay?

Householders

If you are a householder, you can pay by:

  • telephone with a card payment
  • at our Customer Service Centre in the Council House, Corporation Street before our visit
  • cash when we visit.

If you are a Commercial customer we will send you an invoice at the end of the treatment.

What can I do to prevent pest infestation?

  • Never leave waste or food items out
  • Ensure all rubbish is securely contained where pests cannot get to it
  • Maintain your drainage system properly - repair broken pipes and covers.

Does the council provide pesticides for DIY use?

No. You can find these products in any large DIY store or pet shop. Always read the label before use.

Will the council be able to identify the insect I have found?

Yes. If you bring the insect to our office we will be able to identify it and give you some advice or book in a treatment.

Will the council remove dead rats or mice?

We will only remove them if we are treating at your premises.

Useful forms

Useful links

Contact details

Email:
Post address: Environmental Protection
Environment and Regulatory Services
The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS
Phone: 01332 255260
Minicom: 01332 640666

Environmental Protection
Environment and Regulatory Services
The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS