AGS One – Pest Control Service for Thanet District Council
Welcome to AGS One, providers of pest control services on behalf of Thanet District Council.
About AGS One
AGS provides pest control, specialist cleaning, surface renovation and safety-critical labour in partnership with public sector and public transport organisations around the South East of England.
OUR SERVICE
We offer complete and comprehensive pest control services to domestic, commercial and agricultural premises, and can provide bespoke pest detection and prevention contracts to suit your individual business needs. We are able to treat all domestic premises including privately owned properties.
We also offer advice on proofing, prevention and hygiene matters relating to pest control, as well as an insect identification service.
AGS have many years of experience in this sector and employee a team of highly trained and vastly experienced Pest Control Officers.
Our services are chargeable, please see below list of fees. The fee will be payable at the time of booking, so please have your card details ready. We will not usually be able to refund the payment once treatment is under way.
How We Can Help
Rodents
We’re experts in eradicating rat and mouse infestations in domestic and commercial premises, using the latest techniques based on scientific understanding of rodent behaviour.
Insects
Our teams support you in removing and controlling all forms of insect – fleas, mites, flies, wasp nests, cockroaches, bed bugs and ants. Our insect eradication service is fast and discreet.
Birds
Call us for expert bird proofing advice and installation to stop roosting by pigeons and gulls. Our techniques, including bird netting and bird spikes, are legal, humane and wildlife-friendly.
Other Pests
We are able to eradicate many other forms of pest. Please contact us for further details.
Expertise
As a truly 24/7 pest control service we have all the resources and expertise in-house to deal with your pest control problem effectively, quickly and sensitively.
BPCA Members
The BPCA represents excellence, and professionalism, and promotes best practice. They regularly provide us with technical support and access to new methods and legislation.
Our Fees
The fees shown here are specific to the residents of Thanet District Council and in relation to the pests listed.
For commercial prices please call us on 01843 309 153 for a no obligation survey and quote.
For bird control, heat treatments or other specialist services please call us on 01843 309 153 to arrange a no obligation survey and quote.
How We Work
We achieve our excellent pest control results by combining in-depth understanding of the pests we aim to control with a determination to see the job through to achieve the best possible results.
We define this as our PRIME approach to pest control:
PLAN & PARTNER – REMOVE – INNOVATE – MONITOR – EXCLUDE
| Pest | Treatment Type | Cost |
| Rats | Per treatment (usually 3 visits) | £45.00 |
| Mice | Per treatment (usually 3 visits) | £45.00 |
| Fleas & Cockroaches | Per treatment (2 visits), minimum charge (up to 6 rooms) | £75.00 |
| Ants | Per treatment (2 visits) | £50.00 |
| Bedbugs | Per treatment (3 visits), mimimum charge (up to 6 rooms) | £110.00 |
| Wasps & Hornets | For first nest | £45.00 |
| Wasps & Hornets | Per additional nest – only available where the nest can be treated without specialist access equipment (up to 8m) | £15.00 |
| Out of hours rate for emergency works | Per visit in addition to the rates above | £42.50 |
| Industrial/Commercial | Per hour plus materials | £50.00 |
Additional Information
You will be offered either a morning or an afternoon appointment:
– AM Appointments will be between 09.30-13.30
– PM Appointments will be between 12.00-16.30
Unfortunately, we can’t always be more specific than this, as it allows our Officers to plan the most efficient route to cover the jobs they have booked for that particular day. Our Officers will be carrying identification, which you can ask for, but should introduce themselves to you.
All prices cover the whole treatment, and there are no hidden extras. For rodents, whether they are internal or external, 3 visits are about the average to deal with a problem. However, if further visits are required, then these are included. Wasps and other insects generally only require one visit, but if the Officer feels it is necessary to make a follow up appointment, we will arrange that with you at no extra cost.
The Treatments
For rodent treatments, we use mainly anticoagulant based rodenticides in various formulations. Their action is similar to that of warfarin, in that they stop the blood from clotting. All our rodenticides are second generation anticoagulants, and as far as we are aware, there are no tolerance or resistance issues in the Thanet District. All rodenticides are contained within tamper resistant bait boxes and are carefully placed in sheltered locations away from the reach of animals and children.
As part of the treatment, we will survey your property and, in the case of rats, check the drainage systems too. It is not always possible to find entry points, particularly in terraced houses and blocks of flats. Entry points by mice can be very difficult to locate. If we find anything, we will tell you, and offer advice on remedying the situation. Any and all recommendations must be followed to give our treatment the best chance of success.
For wasp treatments, an insecticidal powder is introduced to the nest, which attacks the individual wasps. This gradually transfers from one to another, and soon all are affected.
Commercial Contracts
We offer tailor made contracts for businesses. The benefits of having a contract are:
- Routine pest control inspections
- Identification and treatment of problems before they arise
- Constant monitoring for all pest species on contract
- Insect identification
- Routine, follow up and emergency call outs are included in the cost.
- For information about the service or to obtain a quote, please email us at pestcontrol@agsone.co.uk or phone 01843 309 153.
