Signs of rats, mice or wasps
- Droppings in cupboards, the loft or under the sink
- Scratching in the ceiling, walls or floor at night
- Gnawed food packaging, wood, cables or pipes
- Greasy smear marks along skirting boards
- Wasps flying in and out of the eaves, a vent or a shed
Pest control in Swansea
In shared houses in Brynmill and Uplands, mice are a common complaint, with food kept in bedrooms and kitchens in use late at night. In a terrace they often come through the loft or under the floor from next door.
Houses with large gardens in Sketty, Mumbles and the Gower villages see wasp nests in sheds, hedges, compost bins and eaves through the summer. A steady line of wasps at one gap marks the nest.
Get a quote in SwanseaPest control around Swansea: council rules, gulls and lets
The council treats rats, mice, fleas and wasps, and gives priority to pests found inside the home. It does not treat ants, bees or grey squirrels.
The council asks residents to remove food, shelter and access points first, and to contact it if the rats are still there after 21 days.
Herring gull nests and eggs are protected, and taking them needs a licence from Natural Resources Wales. Roofs are proofed with netting or spikes after the young have left, usually by late summer.
Treatment holds best between tenancies or when tenants keep food in sealed containers. Landlords of neighbouring houses may want to treat at the same time.
Areas of Swansea we cover
- City centre SA1
- St Thomas and Port Tennant SA1
- Uplands and Brynmill SA2
- Sketty SA2
- Mumbles and West Cross SA3
- Gorseinon SA4
- Penlan and Fforestfach SA5
- Morriston SA6
- Llansamlet SA7
What pest treatment covers
Droppings, damage and entry points checked to confirm the pest and how it is getting in.
Traps or secured bait boxes, checked on return visits and removed when activity stops.
Gaps around pipes, damaged air bricks and door bottoms sealed with mesh, wire wool and fillers.
Insecticide applied at the nest entrance in lofts, eaves, sheds and cavities.
Kitchens, stores and shops checked for droppings and entry points, with bait boxes placed away from food.
How a rat or mouse problem is treated
- Identify
Droppings, damage and runs are checked to confirm the pest and find where it gets in.
- Treat and proof
Traps or secured bait boxes are set, and gaps around pipes, air bricks and doors are sealed.
- Check and remove
Return visits check the traps or bait, which are taken away once activity stops.
What the price depends on in Swansea
- Whether the pest is rats, mice or wasps
- How large the infestation is and how many visits it needs
- How many entry points need proofing
- Where the activity is, such as a loft, a wall cavity or under floors
- How many routes through the loft or floor from next door need proofing
Pest control in Swansea: questions
Will Swansea Council deal with rats in my garden?
Yes, once you have removed food sources, cut back cover, blocked gaps and waited 21 days.
Gulls are nesting on my roof. Can they be removed?
Only under a licence from Natural Resources Wales. Proofing the roof before the birds return in spring is the usual way to stop them nesting.
Who deals with bees in Swansea?
Swansea Council does not treat bees. A honey bee swarm can be passed to a local beekeeper, such as the Swansea and District Beekeepers’ Society.
Pest control for a Swansea property
Tell us the pest, where you have seen it, and whether the building is a family home, a shared house or business premises.
This service is carried out by Fixwise Property Services, a Dragon Multi-Trade brand.