FOI request details
Request
Subject: Pest control
Reference: WBC-FOI-00722
I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information. Specifically, I would like to request:
- The total number of domestic visits (excluding commercial premises) to address mice and/or rat infestations in the last three years:
Total number of residential visits (or please state if you do not offer this service)
2020
2021
2022
- The total amount spent on pest control service visits to address mice and/or rat infestations for domestic properties in the last three years:
Total cost spent (residential only)
2020
2021
2022
- Please state how much you charge for rodent treatment for a domestic property (or if it is free), for householders that do not qualify for a discount:
I would be grateful if you could provide this information in the above format within an excel spreadsheet.
Response
Full Disclosure - 23 February 2023
Request for Information - WBC-FOI-00722 - Pest control
I refer to your request for information received on 08 February 2023. Please see the information below in response to your request: -
- The total number of domestic visits (excluding commercial premises) to address mice and/or rat infestations in the last three years:
Total number of residential visits (or please state if you do not offer this service)
2020
2021
2022
Year Mice- Private Mice - Housing Rats - Private Rats- Housing Total
2020 150 482 87 117 836
2021 123 583 91 110 907
2022 148 562 69 102 881
- The total amount spent on pest control service visits to address mice and/or rat infestations for domestic properties in the last three years:
Total cost spent (residential only)
2020
2021
2022
Income is not recorded in this way. The total number of visits by category have been provided along with the treatment costs charged.
- Please state how much you charge for rodent treatment for a domestic property (or if it is free), for householders that do not qualify for a discount?
Please note that charges are already publicly available on Wandsworth Council's website at: Pest control prices - Wandsworth Borough Council
Fees Private Mice - full charge
£ Private Mice - discounted £ Housing Mice £ Private Rats - full charge £ Private Rats - discounted £ Housing Rats £
2020 143 86 76.26 128 77 82.77
2021 145 87 76.26 130 78 82.77
2022 150 90 76.26 134 80 82.77
I hope this information meets your needs. If you do not understand the information provided or wish to discuss anything further, please feel free to contact us.
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Regards,
FOI and DPA Officer
FOIW@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
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