Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

Frequently Asked Questions: Pest control

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Pest control FAQs

Q: Pest Control: I think I have a animal/insect problem?

Q: Pest Control (Insects): How do the Pest Control Officers treat insect infestation?

Q: Pest Control (Rats and Mice): What if my children or pets find the bait?

Q: Pest Control (Rats and Mice): What other methods of control can be used for rats and mice?

Q: Pest Control (Wasps): When should I have a wasps nest destroyed?

Q: Pest Control (Rats and Mice): Why might I have rats?

Q: Pest Control (Rats and Mice): What can I do to prevent rats entering my house?

Q: Pest Control (Rats and Mice): Where in my garden is it possible that rodents may be active?

Q: Pest Control (Rats and Mice): What can I do to prevent mice entering my house?

Q: Pest Control (Wasps): Can I treat a wasps nest myself?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Do foxes kill cats?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Do foxes carry rabies?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Do foxes get mange?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Can I feed the foxes?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Why might I have foxes?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Do foxes attack people?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Will foxes kill any of my other pets?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Do foxes take food from my rubbish bags?

Q: Pest Control (Foxes): Can I stop foxes making them horrible screams?

Q: Pest Control: Why might I have fleas?

Q: Pest Control: Can I rid/ destroy squirrels

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