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Same-day pest control in Birmingham & the West Midlands

  • Same day wasp nest treatment
  • Mice & rat exterminator in Birmingham
  • Every treatment starts with a full on-site inspection
  • FREE bait-box collection on rodent treatments
  • Discreet pest control near you

Birmingham's trusted pest control team

When you've got mice in the walls, rats in the garden or a wasp nest by the back door, you want it dealt with quickly — by someone who knows Birmingham. Fantastic Pest Control covers the whole city and the wider West Midlands, with local technicians who assess the problem on site and get straight to treating it. Wherever you are in the city, you'll find pest control near you, fast.

Survey
Birmingham pest exterminators inspect your property to determine the type and severity of the pest infestation. We control fleas, ants, moths, squirrels, wasps, rats, mice and more.
Treatment
Treatment methods differ depending on the type of pest. Ensure your property is pest-free by relying on local pest control experts. You can trust our exterminators to completely eradicate any pest.
Observation
Following the treatment, our Birmingham pest control experts will let you know what changes to expect and how the treated areas should develop. This gives you a clear idea of the treatment progress and when pest activity should reduce.
Prevention
The pest control services include a comprehensive pest management plan and advice on how to prevent future infestations. We provide a detailed treatment report for free with our Birmingham pest control treatments.

Rat, mouse and wasp removal in Birmingham

  • Mouse control in Birmingham

    Scratching in the walls at night, droppings under the sink, a musky smell in the airing cupboard — these are the usual signs of mice. Because mice nest inside cavity walls and under floors, shop-bought traps rarely solve it. Our mice control in Birmingham starts with the technician locating the nest and runs and treating safely around children and pets, then advising whether further visits are needed to clear the infestation. Where mice are getting in through gaps in the building, they’ll flag proofing work to seal those entry points — a separate service that stops it happening again. Your first rodent visit also includes free bait-box collection afterwards.

  • Rat control in Birmingham

    Rats turn up most often in gardens — around decking, compost, sheds and bird feeders — and in loft spaces, where you’ll hear heavier scratching overhead. For rat control in Birmingham, the technician can use an endoscopic camera on request to check inaccessible spots, then treats the source, checks drain runs and defective pipework, and advises on any further visits needed. If there are obvious entry points, our rat exterminator will recommend proofing to help keep the next lot out.

  • Wasp nest removal in Birmingham

    Found a nest in the loft, a wall cavity or under the eaves? Don’t disturb it — that’s how people get stung. A technician arrives with professional kit, identifies the species (nesting habits differ), and treats the nest and the wasps around it with a targeted wasp control method. Most nests are dealt with on the visit; the technician confirms on site. Demand peaks in spring and summer, so it’s worth booking early in the season.

  • Cockroach control in Birmingham

    Cockroaches spread fast through warm, hidden spots — behind kitchen units, around pipework and in the shared walls of flats and terraces. For our cockroach treatment in Birmingham, the technician identifies the species and uses professional-grade gel bait and insecticide that carries through the colony. As eggs can survive a single treatment, they’ll advise whether a follow-up visit is needed to break the cycle.

  • Bed bug treatment in Birmingham

    Bed bugs hide in mattress seams, headboards and skirting, and often hitch a ride home in luggage after travel. Bites in a line and small blood spots on the sheets are the tell-tale signs. Our bed bug treatment in Birmingham targets the eggs as well as the live bugs, and because they breed fast, more than one visit is often needed to clear them fully — the technician advises on site. Treatments are carried out discreetly, worked around your household.

  • Flea treatment in Birmingham

    Fleas usually arrive on cats and dogs and quickly take hold in carpets, rugs and soft furnishings, where the eggs and larvae sit out of sight — so a quick hoover rarely ends it. Our flea treatment sprays a residual insecticide across the carpets and floor surfaces that keeps working as dormant fleas emerge, and because the eggs hatch in stages the technician will advise whether a follow-up visit is needed. You’ll get clear prep to do first — vacuum throughout, wash pet bedding on a hot wash, and have your pets treated by a vet.

The 4 most common pests in Birmingham

Rats, mice, wasps and cockroaches make up most of our pest control call-outs in Birmingham. Here's what to look for, why they turn up, and how our local exterminators get rid of each one.

Fantastic Pest Control vs. Birmingham city council pest control

Weighing up Birmingham City Council pest control against a private company? Here's an honest look at how the council's service compares with ours — on speed, the pests they treat, and what's currently available.


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Birmingham city council

We offer same-day and bank holiday pest control services

No emergency treatments at your disposal

We don’t charge hourly for pest control and the exterminator stays until the treatment is completed

Fixed-time appointments. Any extra time is charged per hour

You can choose from a wide range of pest control treatments

Limited variety of pest treatments

Offer wasp nest removal all year – round

Wasp treatment services done ONLY throughout the summer months

Birmingham pest control FAQs

How much does pest control cost in Birmingham?
Most pest control treatments in Birmingham cost on average £150–170, depending on the pest, the size of your property and how established the infestation is. That covers the initial visit, where the technician assesses the problem and treats it; if further visits are needed they'll advise on site, and those are booked separately at a preferential rate. For rodents, collection of the bait boxes afterwards is included free. Tell us the pest and your postcode and we'll give you an exact quote.
What pests do you treat in Birmingham?
We cover the full range of household and commercial pests across Birmingham and the West Midlands — rats, mice and squirrels, wasps, bed bugs, cockroaches, fleas, ants, carpet beetles, moths and silverfish. If you're not sure what you're dealing with, send us a photo or description and we'll identify it and recommend the right treatment.
Do you offer same-day or emergency pest control in Birmingham?
For urgent problems like a wasp nest, rats or a mouse infestation we aim to get a technician to you fast, often the same or next day, and we take emergency call-outs. Give us your postcode and we'll confirm the earliest available visit.
How does pest control get rid of mice?
Mice nest inside cavity walls and under floors and get in through gaps as small as a pencil, so shop-bought traps rarely clear them for good. On the visit, the technician locates the nests and runs and treats safely around children and pets, then advises whether further visits are needed. If mice are getting in through gaps in the building, they can recommend proofing to seal those entry points — a separate service that stops them coming back.
How do you get rid of rats in the house or garden?
Rats usually turn up in gardens — around decking, compost, sheds and bird feeders — or in loft spaces and drains. The technician finds the source, treats it safely, and checks drain runs and pipework for the way in. Because rats breed quickly, they'll advise if more than one visit is needed. If there are obvious entry points, proofing can be added as a separate service to keep the next lot out.
How does wasp nest removal work in Birmingham?
If you've found a nest in the loft, a wall cavity, a shed or under the eaves, don't try to remove it yourself — disturbing a nest is how people get stung. A technician treats the nest and the wasps around it with professional products, and most nests are dealt with on the visit. Wasp activity peaks between spring and late summer, so it's worth booking as soon as you spot a nest.
Is pest control safe for children and pets?
Yes. Our technicians are trained to use professional products safely in homes with children and pets, placing baits and treatments where they can't be reached and explaining anything you need to do — such as keeping pets out of a treated room for a short time. You'll get clear aftercare advice at the end of every visit.
How many visits will I need?
It depends on the pest and how established the problem is, which is why the technician assesses it on site rather than promising a set number upfront. Some jobs are dealt with in a single visit; others, like bed bugs, usually need more than one treatment to break the breeding cycle. Any additional visits are booked separately at a preferential rate, so you only pay for what the problem actually needs.
Do you treat bed bugs, and how do I prepare?
Yes — bed bugs are one of the most common jobs we handle. They hide in mattress seams, headboards and skirting and often arrive home in luggage after travel. Before the visit, strip the bed and wash bedding on a hot wash where you can, and clear clutter around the bed so the technician can reach the hiding spots. Because bed bugs breed fast, more than one visit is usually needed to clear them fully — the technician will advise.
Which areas of Birmingham do you cover?
We cover the whole of Birmingham — the full B1–B48 postcode area — and the surrounding West Midlands. That includes the city centre, Aston, Erdington, Handsworth, Moseley, Kings Heath, Harborne, Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Bournville, Northfield, Yardley, Sheldon, Acocks Green, Hall Green, Great Barr, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, Chelmsley Wood, Coleshill and Rubery, plus nearby Sutton Coldfield, Solihull and West Bromwich. Give us your postcode and we'll confirm cover and the earliest visit.

Local pest control near you

Birmingham - B1–B48 - Aston, Erdington, Handsworth, Moseley, Kings Heath, Harborne, Edgbaston, Selly Oak, Bournville, Northfield, Yardley, Sheldon, Acocks Green, Hall Green, Great Barr, Kingstanding, Castle Vale, Chelmsley Wood, Coleshill, Rubery

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