Do you smell nasty odours, hear nibbling or see pests passing by? Obviously, you want to get rid of them as soon as possible. On this page you will find information on pest control costs, pest control products and saving tips.
What does pest control cost?
The average cost of pest control is around £ 90. The cost depends on the type and quantity of pests. Each type of pest reproduces itself, so the presence of pests grows into a pest infestation. See pest control prices by type below.
| Type of pest | Average cost (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Wasps | £ 60 – £ 90 per nest |
| Cockroaches | £ 100 |
| Mice | £ 65 – £ 90 per nest |
| Mice | £ 65 – £ 95 per nest |
| Woodworm and longhorn beetle | £ 300 per floor |
| Bedbugs | £ 750 – £ 1.500 per floor |
| Processing caterpillar | £ 200 – £ 350 per oak tree |
| Riddle flies | £ 50 – £ 150 |
| Ants | £ 100 – £ 150 |
| Fleas | £ 50 – £ 100 |
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Pricing examples of pest control
Pests leave many nasty traces: moles destroy your garden and mice gnaw your cables. Check out the price examples below to get a better idea of pest control costs.
Costliest pest control
The cheapest form of pest control is having insects, such as a wasp nest, removed. Removing a wasp nest is dangerous, as the wasps can be aggressive and give out nasty stings if the nest is disturbed. It is therefore wise to have this removal done by a professional. Having a wasp nest removed costs an average of £60 to £90.
Most common pest control
Do you suffer from moles, cockroaches, mice or rats? A specialist will remove these pests for an average of £65 to £95.The specialist often inspects the situation first and then makes an indication of the total problem. Then he makes the plan of action.The pests are completely exterminated or killed, depending on the pesticide and the severity of the situation.
Comprehensive pest control
Do you suffer from a pest infestation? A pest infestation occurs when your home or garden is overrun with pests, making the situation dangerous or unlivable. When infestations occur, the professional often returns several times to fix the problem. The average cost of controlling mice, rats, moles or cockroaches is £180.
The cost of controlling woodworm, longhorn beetle and bedbugs is the highest. You pay an average of £300 for these.
Price structure pest control
Tips to prevent pests
Do you feel that it is a single type of pest like a mouse, cockroach or wasp? Then try the tips below to prevent their presence from now on.
| Tips | The effect | The type of pest |
|---|---|---|
| Don’t overwater your houseplant | Please pay close attention to the amount of water the plant needs. Pests love moist potting soil and will pick up on it. | Croaches |
| Watch the humidity | Pests love hot and humid rooms, such as bathrooms. Sufficient cooling and ventilation is important to prevent pests. A humidity level in rooms below 50 per cent is ideal. | Croaches, woodworm, longhorn beetle |
| Store food in tins | Many pests come to feed on food. Make sure you clean up your dishes immediately, don’t leave food leftovers and store food in tins. | Mice, rats |
| Don’t create favourite spots | One of the most important, favourite and warm spots in the house are wardrobes. To prevent pests, it is advisable never to put dirty clothes back in a wardrobe, do not hang clothes too close together and clean your wardrobe every season. | Mice, rats, bedbugs |
| Watch your pets’ food | Pets love your pets’ kibble, birdseed and fat balls. Keep your pets’ food in sealed containers and clean up leftover food in the cage. | Mice, rats |
| Make and keep your house clean | A few crumbs in kitchen cupboards, under the fridge or under the cooker is enough to attract mice and rats. | Mice, rats |
| Paint, varnish, or oil the wood | Applying a coat to the wood protects the material from woodworms, which like to move into untreated and damp wood. | Woodworm, longhorn beetle |
| Make sure there is good ventilation | A good ventilation in the house prevents damp and mouldy wood, which woodworm love. | Woodworm, longhorn beetle |
| Don’t move stuff | The bedbugs hide in stuff in the bedroom. By moving things to another room, the bedbugs spread further across the floor. | Bedbugs |
| Wash clothes at 60°C or take them to the dry cleaners | Heat kills the bedbugs. | Bedbugs |
Choose the best specialist for you
How do you know which specialist is best for your situation? It depends on the following factors:
- Prices: what is the difference in prices? And what best suits your budget?
- Work: what pesticides does the specialist use?
- Time schedule: what is the difference in time schedule? How quickly can the job be done?
You can easily compare professionals on these factors by requesting multiple pest quotes on Renoca. This will give you a good idea of the prices charged by a specialist, among other things.
Pesticides for pests
Check out the chart below for the different pest control products.
| Type of pesticide for pests |
The action | The type of pest |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic repellent | The electronic repellent does not contain any chemicals or poison. Most pests are sensitive to sounds that humans cannot hear. These sounds change constantly, leaving the pests irritated and stressed. It does not damage the hearing organs. | Mice, rats |
| Hole stopper | Pests spread through gaps, holes and seams. By sealing these with hole stopper, you block the passage or entrance to your home. In many old houses in big cities, this tip is difficult to implement. Often the walls, ceilings and soils are outdated, causing pests to spread unseen. | Mice, rats |
| Powder, foam or pellets | These pest control products contain poison. This drives out or kills the pests. | Mice, rats, wasps, bedbugs |
| Lure boxes | By deploying lure boxes, you lure the pests to the box of food. The pest eats it and is trapped or poisoned. The pest controller knows exactly the difference between nesting sites, running routes and habitats and places the bait boxes in the right place to catch the pest. | Mice, rats |
| Cold | Place small objects in a plastic bag. Place these in the freezer for 2 weeks so that the woodworms die. | Woodworm, longhorn beetle |
| Gas | Is an area with woodworms difficult to reach? Then the specialist spreads gas, which kills the woodworms. This form of control is complex and labour-intensive. | Woodworm, longhorn beetle |
| Bedbug spray | This is often the first pesticide people buy to control bedbugs themselves. It is a temporary solution and kills the bedbugs in the spots where it is sprayed. It is often the case that not all spots are dealt with, causing the bedbug to return. | Bedbugs |
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