5 Reasons why Professional Pest Control is better than Council Pest Control

If you have a rodent or bird problem in your local area, it is understandable that your first port of call would be to your local council. After all, many pest problems are caused by a lack of cleanliness and build up of rubbish, something that the council should be keeping on-top of.

Unfortunately, if you have pest issues in your own property, calling the local council is very rarely the best approach, and you would be much better off contacting a local BPCA accredited pest control company instead.

There are many reasons why professional pest control services are superior to Bolton council pest control and in this article we will look at some of the biggest.

Here are 5 reasons that our expert pest control services are more effective at dealing with your pest control problems than the local council.

Number 1 – We respond quickly

Let’s be honest, no local council is particularly well known for responding quickly to ongoing situations, whether it is potholes on the local roads or a pest infestation.

When a pest infestation is first discovered, taking fast action is the key to keeping it under control and preventing the spread of germs and destruction of property.

Council pest control, if it is even an option in your area, usually has a pretty long waiting list, and it can take weeks to get a consultation appointment, let alone a proper treatment. On the other hand, we will have a professional pest controller on site the very same day in most cases and will quickly develop and implement a plan to eliminate your pest infestation, no matter if it is rats or roaches that you are dealing with.

Number 2 – Tools and equipment

As a professional pest control company we are constantly striving for excellence and always looking for different ways in which we can optimise our services.

We are constantly testing and new equipment and tools and updating the services that we provide based on the very latest academic research and BPCA advice.

The council has many different sectors in which they operate and a budget that is split between the all. It is very unlikely that your local council has either the budget or inclination to invest in the very latest pest control technologies or to put their staff through the extensive training programmes that we do as an accredited BPCA pest control company. If you want the very best service and the best possible chance of a swift resolution to your pest control issues it is essential that you use a professional.

Number 3 – Cost

There is a misconception amongst the general public that council pest control is free, or at least massively cheaper than a private pest control company. This is actually far from the reality of the situation and it can actually be more expensive in many cases to use the council even though their services are far less effective or efficient.

Even if it is cheaper to use council pest control in your area, it might not be as cost-effective. Price should never be the sole determining factor when choosing a pest control company after all. Failing to eliminate a pest problem because cheap or ineffective methods were used can have disastrous consequences if the pests in question go on to do significant property damage. Almost all pest species breed at a pretty terrifying rate and every single day counts in the battle to keep them under control.

Number 4 – Expertise

When you call our pest control team, you are guaranteed to be speaking to someone who has an extensive knowledge of the pest control industry and how to deal with pest control issues.

This is something that you certainly aren’t guaranteed when you contact the council and there is a good chance that you will simply be passed around any number of different departments with little to no relevance to pest control.

There is a chance that we could save you a huge amount of hassle by diagnosing your issues over the phone or give you some tips on how to deal with the issues. Should this not be an option, a technician will come to your property as soon as possible to implement a pest control strategy.

Number 5 – BPCA accredited

You should always look to use a BPCA accredited pest controller when arranging pest control services on your site. The pest control industry as a whole is not professionalised, meaning that anyone can technically offer pest control services. The BPCA is a non-mandatory regulation body aiming to maintain high standards within the pest control industry and membership indicates that the company you are using are committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and responsibility.