Rats, wasps or mice — where do I report pests?
Pest control route depends on location: (1) Street / public: city 14 020 or meldingen.amsterdam.nl. Pest manager advises + treats rats free. (2) Inside rental: landlord responsible for structural treatment. (3) Inside owned home: certified pest controller yourself (PRSV mark, €100-300). (4) Wasp nest: city can send specialist or advise. (5) Prevention: no food waste outside, limit bird feed, seal holes. Private pesticide use limited — ask city first.
Step by step
- 1Determine the locationPublic space (street, park) or your own home? Different responsibility.
- 2Report to city14 020 or report-app. Describe species, location, quantity. Photos help.
- 3Pest manager visitsFor rats: free advice + treatment. Wasps: often advice only. Follow recommendations.
- 4On doubt: send sampleUnknown insect or droppings? Send to city desk for ID. Prevents wrong approach.
- 5Preventive measuresNo food waste on balcony, seal trash, plug holes in walls. Pests come for food.
All contacts
Frequently asked questions
Can I use poison myself?
Private use limited — only freely available products. For rats: usually via city or PRSV-certified only. Ask city first.
Who pays in rental?
Landlord for structural treatment (holes, sewer, build fault). Service costs may cover small pests (check rental contract).
Remove wasp nest immediately?
Not yourself if high/allergy risk — specialist (~€100-200). City often advises: leave if no nuisance, colony dies end of summer.
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