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Pest control
Advice or information if you have pests such as rats or mice in or around your home
Advice
Sightings of rats and mice are not uncommon at any time of the year. When spotted you should check your home and garden for food and water sources such as bird feeding/ bird baths, compost heaps and ponds.
It is the responsibility of a landowner to ensure that all areas of their property are free from pests and that pests are prevented from spreading beyond the boundaries of their land.
The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) offers generalist advice to help prevent, treat and manage pests.
Further help
If you need further advice or if pest control methods have been unsuccessful and you require officer intervention, please complete our environmental health reporting form.