Our pest control business is based in Axminster, East Devon and provides a cost effective service for the towns and villages of: Axminster, Axmouth, Beaminster, Beer, Bridport, Broadwindsor, Burton Bradstock, Chard, Chardstock, Charmouth, Chideock, Churchill, Colyford, Colyton, Combe St. Nicholas, Crewkerne, Cricket St. Thomas, Dalwood, Eype, Hawkchurch, Holditch, Honiton, Ilminster, Ilton, Kilmington, Lyme Regis, Mapperton, Marshwood, Melplash, Membury, Merriott, Misterton, Morcombelake, Mosterton, Musbury, Netherbury, Northleigh, Offwell, Powerstock, Rousdon, Salwayash, Seaton, Seatown, Sidmouth, Smallridge, Southleigh, Stockland, Tatworth, Thorncombe, Tytherleigh, Uploders, Uplyme, Upottery, West Bay, Whitchurch Canonicorum, Whitford, Wootton Fitzpaine, Yarcombe and all other local communities. We can consider work outside of this area, but our charges might have to reflect additional distance costs.

No we don't. We are a small, family run business and ask our customers to make a prompt payment at the conclusion of the treatment. Our paper bills and computer generated invoices state payment terms as ON RECEIPT. The vast majority of our customers pay promptly and believe that our service represents value for money. We endeavour to be transparent with pricing and while there are other companies that will undercut us or are cheaper (please go ahead and use them if that's what you need), we are certainly nowhere near the most expensive. Our growing customer base knows that this is a professional service requiring qualifications. Pest control is expensive. Membership of the British Pest Control Association and insurance is many hundreds of pounds annually. This association has a real benefit to our clients. The BPCA state that "by choosing a BPCA assessed member, you can be assured that the services you receive are from a trained, insured and trusted company that meets our strict membership criteria." Supplier costs are thousands every year, not to mention running a van, advertising, continuous professional development (20 hours minimum each year is required by the BPCA), bookkeeping and numerous other administration costs. As the company pest technician and coming into contact with many people needing help, I strive to be a decent, honest, trusting and trustworthy professional. It is a business and like everyone else I need to make a living. The business as an entity must stay in profit in order to continue. It is not a charity. It is not a dot org. How sad it is, to find a growing minority who can call in an emergency, desperate for help, completely freaked out because of some pest invasion, have their problem resolved by someone who responds quickly and then are so entitled and immersed in freebie internet culture, that they believe they don't need to pay for the service. Their response to requests for payment are complete ghosting. It does seem churlish to ask for payment in advance from someone who is distressed, but this is what we are going to have to do to circumvent this growing situation.

Unlike the majority of pest control companies, Three Counties Pest Control want to be transparent when it comes to pricing. There are some aspects of pest control that do need to be surveyed and quoted for, but please find below a summary of pricing that you can find throughout the website for general pest control works. Please note: There is no VAT The following price list applies only for our service area, which is clearly indicated here on FAQ and also on our Contact page Out of area visits are subject to additional charges RODENTS Prices from £80* per visit: Mouse problems require an average of three visits Rat problems require an average of four visits Squirrel problems can require three or more visits ​ Survey and report only from £95 * Most rodent jobs are £80 per visit, but larger properties, requiring more time and materials might incur a higher charge. Price per visit includes all materials. ​ MOLES For residential gardens we charge an £80 survey and first treatment fee, but thereafter offer a NO CATCH/NO FEE service We charge £70 for the first mole caught and £35 for additional catches from the initial trap placement For ongoing control and management please contact us to discuss your requirements ANTS Prices £80 per visit including all materials Depending on the circumstance, an ant problem can require two or more visits BED BUGS Initial survey and monitoring only, with prices from £120 Non-chemical eradication, with prices from £240 per treatment FLEAS Suspect infestation without ID - survey and monitoring from £80 We specialise in non-chemical eradication, with prices from £240 per treatment Chemical and non-toxic control might require two or more treatments depending on the circumstance ​ MOTHS Initial survey and monitoring only, with prices from £80 We specialise in non-chemical eradication, with prices from £240 per treatment Chemical and non-toxic control might require two or more treatments depending on the circumstance FLIES Insecticide knockdown from £95 including all materials ​ WASPS & HORNETS For the 2024 season: We charge just £80 per nest with 50% discount on additional nests on site, treated on same visit. Price includes all materials We can also provide a redundant nest removal service with prices from £80 *Due to limitations on available insecticides for outside use, often more than one treatment will be needed, each one being chargeable EMERGENCIES Initial callout charges are £80, payable in advance. (The reason for this is explained in 'Do you offer credit terms? [Long]' found below.)

No we don't. We are a small, family run business and ask our customers to make a prompt payment at the conclusion of the treatment. Our paper bills and computer generated invoices state payment terms as ON RECEIPT.

Yes absolutely. We have a BPCA bedbug certification and specialise in non-chemical eradication. This a different approach from traditional insecticide spray treatments and involves the use of super heated dry steam, non-toxic products, encasements, monitors, interceptor traps and education. The super heated dry steam eradicates all stages from egg to adult. Our non-toxic approach is safe and has the distinct advantage of allowing the client to remain in the property for the duration of the treatment.

There are a number of tell-tale signs that indicate the presence of bed bugs: 1) Seeing a flattish, apple pip sized bug. 2) Irritating bites often in rows on the upper body and legs. 3) Dark, ink-like faecal specks. 4) Blood spots and smears on the mattress and covers. 5) Small but visible empty, translucent cast skins. 6) Almond musty smell.

No. Bird nests are protected under the Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981, so moving a nest at the wrong time could mean you're breaking the law. The RSPCA have stated: "Nests can't be moved or destroyed while they're being built or still in use - apart from under certain exceptions to allow the control of certain birds for specific reasons under licence."

The suggested timing for managing gull problems is any time outside of the breeding season, which is September to March. This means there is a seven month window when this work can legally and safely be done.

It depends on the insect and the type of treatment. Three Counties Pest Control specialise in non-toxic super heat treatments. These are particularly useful for bed bugs, fleas and carpet moths and because this is a non-toxic treatment the client doesn't need to leave the property. For infestations where a knockdown is needed, the treatment might require an insecticide space treatment. This requires full PPE for the technician and is only safe once the chemical has dried.

Ants, Bed Bugs, Beetles, Booklice, Cockroaches, Fleas, Flies, Hornets, Mites, Moths, Wasps

Yes, Three Counties Pest Control provide mole control for homes and businesses. For homes we offer a NO CATCH/NO FEE service Charges are £70 for the first mole caught and £35 for additional catches on the same treatment site No VAT Free survey and quotation for ongoing protection for businesses

No. It is illegal to poison moles. There are some pest control companies that use Aluminium phosphide gassing, but Three Counties Pest Control use a variety of approved humane traps that are powerful and effective.

Yes. A recent press release from Think Wildlife stated: "Rodenticide residues have been found in 88% of barn owls by the latest annual surveillance for the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU). The previous year’s figure was 87%." When rodents or non-target creatures consume anticoagulant poison they can take days to die. When they are predated or scavenged secondary poisoning can occur. THREE COUNTIES PEST CONTROL LTD are listed as supporters of CRRU. We rarely use anticoagulant bait, but prefer to use the latest innovations from Bayer and BASF whereby the active ingredients are metabolised within the target creature and are not harmful to pets or wildlife. However, these new rodenticides are very toxic and particularly require customers with pets to be compliant in the way these treatments are positioned. There are many ways that bait can be placed safely so that only the target creatures, that is rats and house mice, can consume it. Need help with a rodent issue? Give us a call - we'll help.

Yes your pets will be alright and the treatments for rats won't harm your pets or any non-target creatures. Three Counties Pest Control always do risk assessments, are careful about the positioning of traps and rodenticides and are particularly keen on brand new products that avoid the secondary poisoning issues that have affected the reputation of the pest control industry.

People have different tolerances when it comes to rats. I get phone calls from people who have seen one rat running across the garden. It seems you haven't been so bothered, but if they have been around for six months then that suggests there is an issue. They are prolific breeders so you are probably observing more of them. Also, they stay because your garden in some way is ideal. They want harbourage, food and water. Are there areas of the garden that are overgrown or have some building debris or clutter that you've been meaning to take to the dump? Do you have chickens? Do you feed the birds? Is there a pond? In the long run it would be worth considering denying them anything that keeps them local and I would be happy to advise. Leaving them alone will escalate the problem and could affect your neighbours, but we have safe and effective treatments which can be implemented immediately.

You might think that to turn the hosepipe on a nest would drown the wasps and eradicate the nest. All the evidence suggests turning the hose on to wasps not only fails to eradicate the nest, but makes them aggressive. This can be very dangerous especially if you are not wearing PPE. Three Counties Pest Control have the expertise, PPE, equipment and range of professional insecticides to deal with any nest.

Yes. We have a variety of tools and treatments to deal with nests internally and externally.

Wasps are black and yellow, whereas the hornet is brown and yellow. It can have an obvious reddish hue. If you're thinking that they're very large wasps, then chances are they are hornets as they are twice the size of wasps. Should you try and treat a nest yourself? Wasps can be very aggressive and this can be very dangerous if you or others in close proximity don't have PPE. Hornets are typically less aggressive than wasps, but the sting of a hornet is much more painful than wasps and bees, due to the chemicals in the venom. GOT A WASP OR HORNET NEST? * For just £70 Three Counties Pest Control can deal with any nest internally and externally. * We apply a 50% discount for any additional nests on site treated on the same visit. * Please let us know if you would like the nest removed once the treatment has concluded.