Pest Control Advice

Who pays for pest control in a rented home, what the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 actually require, and why bed bugs are the hard case.

Croydon Council runs a chargeable pest control service through a partnership with Southwark. What it covers, who pays, and when a private firm is the better call.

What Sutton Council does and does not cover for pest control, how the borough compares to the rest of London, and when a private firm is the better choice.

Merton Council still runs a pest control service, but it is chargeable for most households. Here is what it covers, what it does not, and when a private firm is the better choice.

Real pest control prices for South London, from mice at £173 to heat treatment at £855. What each job costs, what moves the price, and the red flags in a cheap quote.