# MK Pest Guide

> Independent directory and answer-first guides for pest control and wildlife proofing in Milton Keynes, UK. Figures are sourced; Milton Keynes City Council does not treat private homes.

## Key facts
- MK pest control typically costs £146–£317 per job, £212 on average (Checkatrade MK data, 2026-10-16).
- Wasp nest: £65–£90 (avg £77). Wildlife (squirrels): £170–£310. Bird proofing: £183–£589.
- Releasing a trapped grey squirrel is illegal in England (GOV.UK).
- Prices MK-area firms publish themselves (checked 2026-10-16): wasp nest from £59 (iQ Pest Control) or £70 (WaspbusterMK, Hunter Pest Services); rats or mice 2-visit course from £125 (PestBait); bed bugs from £300 per room (PestBait), whole-property heat from £895 (ThermoPest); moles £50 to set traps plus £50 per mole (Hunter Pest Services). 8 of 22 listed firms publish any price. See https://pestguide.co.uk/price-index/.
- Moles: GOV.UK (Natural England) says control works best October to April; no repellents are approved for moles; strychnine has been illegal since 2006 (RSPCA).
- MK Environmental Health (public land, neighbours): 01908 252398.

## Pages
- [How to get squirrels out of your loft in Milton Keynes](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/squirrels-in-loft-milton-keynes/): Grey squirrels in an MK loft: what the law says, what a pro does, typical local costs and how to stop them coming back.
- [Wasp nest in Milton Keynes: leave it, or call someone?](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/wasp-nest-milton-keynes/): When an MK wasp nest can be left alone, when to call a pro, and real local prices (from £70).
- [Rats or mice? How to tell from the signs](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/rats-vs-mice-signs/): Droppings size, noises, smells and damage: quick ways to tell rats from mice in an MK home, plus who is responsible.
- [Milton Keynes pest control price averages (Checkatrade data, 2026)](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/pest-control-cost-milton-keynes/): Area averages for MK pest control from Checkatrade: wasps from £65, rodents ~£212, wildlife ~£225, bird proofing ~£332. For prices firms publish themselves, see our cost page.
- [Rats in your garden in Milton Keynes: what to do](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/rats-in-garden-milton-keynes/): Rats under decking, in compost or by bird feeders in MK: who is responsible, how to make the garden unattractive, and when to call a pro.
- [Bed bugs in Milton Keynes: treatment options and real prices](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/bed-bugs-milton-keynes/): Bed bug treatment in MK: chemical two-visit courses vs heat treatment, published local prices (from £300 a room), and what to ask.
- [Mice in the house in autumn: a Milton Keynes guide](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/mice-in-house-milton-keynes/): Why mice come indoors in October, how they get in, what you can do yourself, and MK costs.
- [Moles in your garden in Milton Keynes: what works and what it costs](https://pestguide.co.uk/guides/moles-in-garden-milton-keynes/): Molehills in an MK lawn: whether to act, the best months (Oct–Apr), what the law allows, and what local firms publish for mole trapping.
- [How much does pest control cost in Milton Keynes?](https://pestguide.co.uk/cost-of-pest-control-milton-keynes/): firm-published starting prices for wasps, rats, mice, bed bugs, squirrels and moles, each linked and dated.
- [Directory](https://pestguide.co.uk/directory/): 22 firms covering Milton Keynes, filterable by pest.
- [Get help](https://pestguide.co.uk/get-help/): free form for residents to be matched with one listed firm covering their area.