Pest control guides: DIY or call a professional?
For each pest you can read how to recognise it, what you can do yourself, when to call a professional and roughly what that costs in 2026. Each guide links to the top 3 pest controllers in your city.
Wasp nest removal: do it yourself or call a professional?
Wasp nest removal is one of the most requested jobs for pest controllers in summer. From June onwards a nest grows quickly: what starts in May as a ba...
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Bed bug control: how to spot them, costs and treatment
Bed bug control is one of the hardest jobs in pest control. The insects are tiny, hide in seams and cracks during the day and hitch a ride in suitcase...
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Rat control: signs, rules, costs and how it is done
Rat control in the Netherlands is bound by strict rules, and that often makes it confusing for residents. The brown rat mainly lives outdoors, in the...
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Mouse control: DIY, calling a professional and the costs
Mouse control is in high demand, especially in autumn and winter. As soon as it gets colder outside, the house mouse looks for a warm place with food,...
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Cockroach control: how to spot them, costs and treatment
Cockroach control calls for a fast and targeted approach. In the Netherlands it is almost always the German cockroach: a small, light brown insect of...
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Woodworm treatment: signs, inspection, costs and how it is done
Woodworm treatment comes into view as soon as you discover small round holes and fine bore dust in timber. Woodworm is not a worm but the larva of a b...
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Flea control: how to spot fleas, costs and treating your home
Flea control is more than treating your cat or dog. The cat flea, which also lives on dogs and bites people, lays its eggs on the pet, but they fall o...
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Price indication 2026 per pest
| Pest | Indication | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wasp nest removal | €75 to €150 | Per nest, including VAT, call-out fee often included |
| Bed bug control | €350 to €900 | Per room, including VAT |
| Rat control | €175 to €450 | Including VAT, outdoors only with IPM certification |
| Mouse control | €150 to €350 | Including VAT |
| Cockroach control | €150 to €400 | Including VAT, inspection with sticky traps and follow-up check |
| Woodworm treatment | €75 to €150 | Including VAT, sometimes deducted if you go ahead with treatment |
| Flea control | €150 to €300 | Including VAT, inspection and advice, 2 to 3 weeks between visits |
Indications for private customers, including VAT, based on public rates in 2026. The actual price depends on severity, accessibility and the number of visits. Always ask for a fixed price in advance.
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See the preliminary top 3 per city. The jury announces Gold, Silver and Bronze on 7 November 2026.