Report pests on land

Report pests on land that you do not own or occupy (if the pests are on your own land you will need to pay for a pest control treatment which includes a survey. Should no treatment be necessary you will be refunded less the survey fee of £25.50).

Reports can be investigated further if you have seen multiple rats during the daytime, there have been multiple sightings over several weeks, there is an obvious food source such as food waste or harbourage areas. The Council is not able to investigate sightings of single rats in a general area

If you are an East Devon Housing tenant, please contact your Estate Management Officer to discuss your pest issue before booking a pest control treatment.

Book a pest control treatment - East Devon

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  • You will need to provide the following information;

    • Your contact details.
    • The details of the land with the pest problem, ideally what3words
    • The type of pest
    • How the pest problem is affecting you
    • Photos of the pest problem if possible

When this content has been updated

Last updated 29 May 2026