South West
Checked October 2026BCP council pest control
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council no longer runs a pest control service. Residents use a private pest controller instead.
What the council treats
BCPThere is no council service to book. A private pest controller is the route for every pest.
- Notes: Council page: 'We no longer offer a pest control service and do not have a preferred provider at this time.' Council housing tenants should contact housing department. Year service stopped not stated on page (2021 council report on harmonising subsidised charges shows service existed then).
Status: Withdrawn. Fees as published, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.