Pests and nuisance
Public health pests in domestic premises
Public health pests in domestic premises includes:
- rats
- mice
- cockroaches
- fleas
- bed bugs
Service requests are dealt with within 5 working days on a postal district basis. You can telephone Liverpool Direct to arrange an appointment. Rat internals are treated as priority and a response will be made within 24 hours whenever possible. The charge for this service has been relaxed and treatments in domestic properties within the Liverpool boundary are now free. Treatments in commercial properties are paid for in advance. Please check with Liverpool Direct for current rates.
Seasonal/garden pests in domestic premises
Garden pests include:
- wasps
- bees
- ants
The council offers a service to treat garden pests. Service requests are responded to within five working days as noted under 'Public health pests' above.
Please note: we do not remove dead wasps nests
Honey bees are protected and under normal circumstances cannot be destroyed. If you think you have a honeybees nest, contact Merseyside Police, who will arrange for a bee keeper to visit and remove it. There is a charge for the treatment of wasps, bees (not honeybees) and ants, please check with Liverpool Direct for current rates.
Pest contracts
A full range of services can be provided to commercial and other non-domestic premises. Treatments can range from a one-off visit to annual contracts with regular programmed visits. Estimates of cost can be provided before treatment is carried out.
Hygiene Services
The team deals with the clearance and disinfestation of filthy and verminous premises, which are often vacant. A service is also available to remove accumulations of refuse which are providing harbourage for rodents from yards and gardens which can be secured when the work has been completed. A charge is made for this service.
Drains service/sewer treatments
We carry out tests on drains to identify defects, which could be contributing to rodent infestation. We can offer advice to owners as how best to deal with the problem. We carry out regular treatment of the city's sewer system to eradicate rodents giving priority to areas of the city that generate the most service requests. Click here for an information leaflet![(PDF [329.5Kb] opens in new window)](/images/PDF.gif)
regarding drains and sewers.
Animal warden service
Our service includes dealing with stray dogs. The dogs are collected or picked up off the streets and taken to the RSPCA animal shelter at Halewood.
There is a charge to reclaim your dog from the dogs' home and payment must be made at the RSPCA before your dog can be claimed. This charge is to cover the kennelling costs incurred by Liverpool City Council. There are no exemptions from this charge.
Dangerous Dogs
Customers who are worried about a dangerous breed or a dog that may be out of control should contact their local police station via Merseyside Police on telephone number 0151 709 6010.
Animal Wardens
Animal Wardens will collect stray dogs from any location (in the street or from the finder's home) within the boundaries of Liverpool City Council. A stray dog is one that is loose on a public highway regardless of the animal having a collar or a tag and being unaccompanied by the owner or a responsible person. Animal Wardens operate Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.00 am and 5.45 pm in May through to October and 9.00 am to 4.00 pm from November through to April. Please note that the RSPCA kennels (Telephone Number 0151 486 1706), located at Horses Rest, Higher Road Halewood Liverpool 26 will not accept dogs after 4.00 pm
Animal Wardens Limited
Animal Wardens Limited will operate a service effective 6 April 2008, on behalf of Liverpool City Council, Halton Borough Council and Sefton District Council, for dogs that are reported after 5.00 pm. Animal Wardens Limited can be contacted on telephone number 0845 241 7253.
It is important to note that the out of hours service will only collect stray dogs that can be held or contained by the finder and that there is no general search provision.
Sharps (syringes)
A service is offered for the collection and safe disposal of discarded hypodermic needles. This service is confidential, and in most cases, free of charge.
Contact us
RSPCA Animal Shelter, Halewood 0151 486 1706
Liverpool Direct 0151 233 3001
Syringe disposal 0151 260 4999
Honey bee removal: Merseyside Police: 0151 709 6010