Many people unwillingly share their home with small critters such as mice, fleas and wasps. Fortunately, there is a lot you can do to get rid of these pests. But sometimes you need the help of a specialised company.
Do not make it too easy for pests
You are responsible for controlling and exterminating pests such as ants, mice, flies, fleas, wasps and silverfish. How do you prevent nuisance from these pests?
All pests like clutter and food waste. Keep the house tidy and clean, empty the rubbish bin regularly and close all bins properly.
Store food in closed containers and cans.
Do not feed birds from the balcony or garden. Pigeons can cause a lot of nuisance, while bread scraps in the garden attract rats.
Regularly treat pets and the house against fleas.
When should I call for help?
In case of a wasp nest: leave the nest alone and contact the Pest Control Department (Ongediertebestrijding) of the Municipality.
In case of rats and pigeons outside the house: contact the Pest Control Department (Afdeling Dierplaagbeheersing) of the Municipal Health Service (GGD).
For cockroaches and pharaoh ants, please submit a request for repair.
For a (honey) bee swarm: contact a beekeeper to safely remove the bees. For example, through beekeeping organisations Stichting Bijenpark Amsterdam or Imkervereniging Amstelland.