Pest Control Groningen:
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A wasp nest above the bedroom window, mice in a student house in the Oosterpoort or rats near the chicken coop on the edge of town? Ongediertebestrijding Groningen provides pest control across the whole municipality, from the Binnenstad to Beijum and Hoogkerk. We are available 24/7 and come out at weekends too. €90 inspection incl. call-out fee & VAT. You hear straight away what the cause is and what the treatment costs.
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Pest control in Groningen
In a student city surrounded by farmland, pest problems look slightly different. Here is what we come across most often in Groningen and how we deal with it.
Mouse control
As soon as autumn turns cold, mice move in from fields, gardens and parks. We trace their routes, treat in a targeted way and seal holes from about 6 mm.
Rat control
Rats around sheds, compost heaps or the crawl space need prompt action. We find the way in, often a broken sewer connection, and advise on a sewer flap and camera inspection.
Wasp nest removal
Late summer brings plenty of wasps to Groningen. We remove nests from cavity walls, gutters, sheds and bird boxes, preferably in the evening when the whole colony is home.
Bed bug treatment
In student houses with frequent changes of tenant and second-hand mattresses, bed bugs crop up regularly. We treat rooms with heat and explain exactly how to prepare your belongings.
Flea treatment
Fleas jump from dog or cat onto rug and sofa. Your vet treats the animal and we take care of the home. Vacuuming beforehand helps enormously.
Cockroach control
German cockroaches thrive in warm kitchens: shared student kitchens, snack bars and restaurants around the Grote Markt. We use gel baits and advise on cleaning and sealing gaps.
Ant control
Ants in the kitchen or garden are usually sorted quickly with targeted treatment of the nest. Pharaoh ants in heated complexes need a specialist approach, which we provide.
Woodworm treatment
The old canal houses and warehouses in Groningen's city centre contain a lot of centuries-old timber. We check whether woodworm or longhorn beetle is still active and advise on treatment.
Other pests
We also help with silverfish, clothes and pantry moths, spiders, stone martens under the roof and pigeons on balconies or ledges. After the inspection you hear the best approach.
From your call to a pest-free home
Call us, even at night
Phone us 24/7 and describe what you see, hear or smell. That helps us prepare the visit properly and schedule it quickly.
On-site inspection
A certified pest controller identifies the pest and how it gets in. Cost: €90 incl. call-out fee and VAT.
Targeted treatment
After the inspection we agree the price. We then deal with the pest and close off entry points wherever possible.
Tips for afterwards
We show you how to prevent a repeat, for example by sealing gaps or storing rubbish differently, so your home stays free of pests.
Pest control prices in Groningen
Clear pricing: the inspection costs from €90 and you hear the price of the treatment in advance.
An inspection in Groningen costs €90 including the call-out fee and VAT, whether you live in the city centre, Hoogkerk or Beijum. During the visit we examine the situation thoroughly and explain what we find, so you understand the problem before any decision is made.
Only then do we discuss treatment. We tell you the price in advance, so there are no unpleasant surprises. The amount depends on the pest, how far the infestation has spread and whether one or more visits are needed. You decide; we carry out the work.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Home inspection (incl. call-out fee & VAT) | From €90 |
| Mouse or rat control | Request a price |
| Wasp or hornet nest removal | Request a price |
| Bed bug or flea treatment | Request a price |
| Cockroach, ant or silverfish control | Request a price |
| Woodworm, moths or pigeon control | Request a price |
All prices include VAT. The inspection includes the call-out fee.
Pest control for the city and the Ommeland
Ongediertebestrijding Groningen is the local service for homeowners, tenants, landlords, VvEs and businesses in the city of Groningen and its surroundings. Our certified experts follow integrated pest management: first work out why the pest is there, then prevention and proofing, and only use control products where needed. Professional products are applied solely by certified staff.
Groningen is a compact city with a character of its own. Around the Diepenring stand centuries-old buildings with timber beams and cellars, ideal for woodworm and mice. In districts such as the Oosterpoort, the Korrewegwijk and Selwerd, many students live in subdivided houses, where bed bugs and cockroaches spread through shared kitchens and furniture. And because the city borders directly on farmland, mice move indoors quickly in autumn.
We are available 24/7 and work seven days a week. Fast, keenly priced and without fuss: you get a clear explanation, an agreed price and advice you can act on yourself, so your home or business stays pest-free after treatment.
Service area: all of Groningen and the surrounding area
Groningen has over 235,000 residents; our pest controllers cover every district and the surrounding towns.
Also in the region: Haren, Eelde, Zuidhorn, Leek, Hoogezand, Bedum, Ten Boer, Zuidlaren
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Clear explanations
We tell you what we find, why the pest is there and what we are doing about it. No jargon, just an honest account.
Evenings and weekends too
Pests do not keep office hours, and neither do we: you can call us 24/7 and we work seven days a week.
Price agreed up front
After the inspection you know what the treatment costs before we start. No unexpected extras are added afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
What does an inspection in Groningen cost?
An inspection costs €90 including the call-out fee and VAT. It covers the visit, identifying the pest and advice on how to tackle it. You then hear the price of any treatment, which we agree with you in advance.
How quickly can you remove a wasp nest?
Wasps are at their most active from July to September, which is exactly when you do not want to wait. We schedule a visit as soon as possible, Saturdays and Sundays included, and prefer to treat the nest at the end of the day, when the wasps are inside. Until then, keep away from the entry hole and keep nearby windows shut.
I live in a student house and have bed bugs. What now?
Tell your housemates and landlord as soon as possible, because bed bugs spread through shared rooms and belongings. Do not move mattresses or clothes to other rooms. We inspect your room and adjoining spaces and treat the bed bugs with heat. You receive clear preparation instructions beforehand.
Do you come out at weekends?
Yes. We work seven days a week, Monday to Sunday, and you can reach us by phone 24/7. Whether it is a mouse on Friday evening or a wasp nest on Sunday afternoon, we book the visit as soon as we can.
Are your products safe for children and pets?
We start with inspection and prevention so that as few products as possible are needed. Bait goes into sealed stations, out of reach of children and animals. We agree in advance what you need to do, such as covering the fish tank or keeping the dog out of the room for a while.
What can I do about mice myself?
Remove food from open cupboards, store it in sealed containers and clear up crumbs straight away. Do not keep rubbish bags in the shed. Check for holes around pipes and in the meter cupboard; a mouse needs only about 6 mm. Note where you find droppings, as that helps our inspection.
Do you also work outside the city, in Haren or the Ommeland?
Yes. Besides the city districts we also cover Haren, Ten Boer and villages in the area such as Eelde, Zuidhorn and Hoogezand. In the countryside we often see mice and rats around sheds, stables and farmyards in autumn, and we deal with them just as thoroughly there.
Fast help with pests in Groningen
Call 085 115 0910 to book an appointment. Ongediertebestrijding Groningen can be reached day and night and comes out seven days a week, in the city and the surrounding villages.
Available 7 days a week, 24/7, including public holidays.
Pest control in Groningen for homes, rooms and businesses
Groningen is young, compact and green. A large share of its residents are students, the city centre is ringed by water and the fields begin right at the city limits. That mix shapes the pests you meet here: wasps in late summer, mice as soon as it turns cold and bed bugs in houses with a steady turnover of tenants. Ongediertebestrijding Groningen knows these patterns and where to look.
Effective pest control in Groningen means dealing with the cause, otherwise the problem returns within weeks. That is why every visit starts with an inspection and ends with practical prevention advice.
Mouse control in Groningen
You usually notice mice at night first: scurrying above the ceiling or in the cavity wall, then droppings along the skirting or in the tea towel drawer the next morning. In Groningen we find them in 1930s homes in Helpman and the Herewegwijk, in walk-up flats in Vinkhuizen and Paddepoel and in the old buildings of the city centre. When autumn turns cold they look for warmth, and a gap of around 6 mm is enough for a house mouse. Our mouse control has three steps: find the entry points, treat with bait in sealed stations and seal the gaps permanently. Tip: also close the space around pipes in the meter cupboard, a favourite route.
Rat control in Groningen
Rats are clever and cautious. You rarely see them, but you will find burrows in the garden, tunnels under paving, gnawed cables or greasy smear marks along walls. In Groningen we see them at allotments, along the water and at homes on the edge of town, where farmland begins. Indoors they often arrive via the sewer, and a sunken or broken pipe is usually the culprit. Our rat control tackles both the animals and the way in. We advise on a sewer flap and, where needed, a camera inspection by a drainage specialist. Report rats in public spaces to the gemeente Groningen. Tip: never leave an open compost bin or pet food bowl outside.
Wasp nest removal in Groningen
From July to September, everything revolves around wasps. A common wasp nest can grow considerably over the summer, and by the end of the season the workers become pushy. In Groningen, nests are often found in the cavity walls of terraced houses in Lewenborg and Beijum, under the roof tiles of older homes, in roller shutter boxes and in sheds. We prefer to treat a wasp nest in the evening, when the colony is inside, applying the product through the entry hole so it reaches the whole nest. Never tape over the opening yourself: the wasps will find a new way out, often into the house. We also remove nests from student houses and business premises.
Bed bug treatment in Groningen
Groningen is a student city, and bed bugs love a house move. Rooms change hands often, mattresses and sofas are passed on, and after every holiday suitcases return from all over the world. Bed bugs are flat, reddish-brown creatures a few millimetres long that hide by day in mattress seams, bed frames, behind skirting boards and in plug sockets. Bites often appear in a row. We treat with heat, because bed bugs and their eggs cannot survive it. Good preparation is half the job, so you receive clear instructions in advance. Tip: never bring a mattress in from the street.
Cockroach control in Groningen
A cockroach that scuttles away when you switch on the kitchen light at night is rarely alone. The German cockroach, the species you find indoors, breeds quickly in warm, humid spaces. In Groningen it is often found in shared kitchens in student complexes, in snack bars and restaurants in the city centre and in flats where service shafts link the homes. We find the hiding places behind appliances, under plinths and in joints, and apply gel bait there. It is precise and suits kitchens that stay in use. Businesses needing pest control in Groningen get a visit scheduled outside their busy hours. Tip: empty the bin every evening and never leave dirty dishes out.
Flea treatment in Groningen
Red bumps around your ankles and a cat that cannot stop scratching? Fleas are the likely cause. Fleas do not just lay eggs on the animal but mostly in its surroundings: rugs, cushions, the cat basket and gaps in the floor. New fleas hatch there weeks later. Treatment therefore only works well when the animal and the home are tackled at the same time. Your vet treats your dog or cat, we treat the home. Vacuum everywhere thoroughly beforehand and empty the bag or canister outside straight away. You can even find fleas in a newly rented home, left behind with the previous tenant's pet.
Woodworm treatment in Groningen
Groningen's city centre has many listed buildings, from canal houses on the Diepenring to old warehouses. The timber in these buildings can be centuries old, and woodworm – the larva of the furniture beetle – may be living in it. You recognise it by round holes a few millimetres across and little heaps of fine bore dust. The house longhorn beetle makes larger, oval holes and can seriously weaken beams. Not every hole means an active infestation, so we first check whether anything is still alive in the wood. We then advise on treating beams, floors or furniture. Tip: keep the loft and crawl space dry and well ventilated.
Ant control in Groningen
In spring, ants often march in long lines across the windowsill or the kitchen worktop. Usually it is the black garden ant, which nests outside under paving or against the façade and comes indoors looking for sugar. Annoying, but easily solved by treating the nest and the trail in a targeted way. Pharaoh ants are a different story: tiny, yellowish-brown ants living in heated buildings such as care centres, flats and large offices. They spread through pipework and require a specialist approach. Tip: wipe up spilt sugar and fruit juice immediately and keep sweet things in a closed tin.
Silverfish control in Groningen
Silverfish are fast, silvery-grey insects about a centimetre long that you spot in the bathroom or kitchen in the evening. They feed on skin flakes, paper and mould. They are harmless, but they do indicate a damp problem. They are common in older Groningen homes with a damp cellar or crawl space and in bathrooms without good extraction. We treat the silverfish in their hiding places and advise on lowering humidity, because as long as the damp remains, they will return. Tip: ventilate for at least half an hour after showering and repair leaking sealant joints.
Moth control in Groningen
Holes in your favourite jumper or small white larvae in the flour tin? Then you have moths. Clothes moths feed on wool and other animal fibres and hide in wardrobes and under rugs. Pantry moths live in grain, muesli, nuts and bird food. Anyone who shares a store cupboard with housemates notices quickly. We use pheromone traps to measure how many moths there are, then remove the source and treat the cracks and cupboards where larvae are hiding. Tip: freeze newly bought dry goods for a few days and store woollen clothes in sealed bags.
Hornet nest removal in Groningen
The Asian hornet continues to spread across the Netherlands. You can recognise it by its almost black body, a narrow orange band on the abdomen and yellow legs. The nest is large, round to pear-shaped and often hangs high in a tree, sometimes more than ten metres up. In parks such as the Stadspark and the Noorderplantsoen and in leafy neighbourhoods, it pays to keep your eyes open. Never approach a hornet nest yourself. Report your sighting on waarneming.nl and get in touch with us. We remove the nest wearing the right protective equipment.
Bee nest removal in Groningen
Bees and bumblebees are essential to nature, in the city too. A swarm of honey bees settling in your garden or on your wall is therefore not destroyed but, ideally, collected and rehomed by a beekeeper. We leave bumblebees alone where possible: their nest is small, they are not very aggressive and the nest is abandoned after the summer. Not sure what is buzzing at your place? Many people confuse bees with wasps. We will come and look and advise on the best next step. If it turns out to be a wasp nest after all, we deal with it straight away.
Pigeon control in Groningen
Pigeons like to nest on ledges, under solar panels and in the recesses of old façades. In Groningen's city centre, at shop premises and on the balconies of flats in the post-war districts, they cause dirty walls, blocked gutters and early-morning noise. Pigeon proofing stops them landing or breeding. Depending on the location, we choose spikes, tensioned wire or netting. Under solar panels we fit mesh so pigeons can no longer crawl beneath them. Tip: do not feed pigeons and clear away any food scraps on the balcony immediately.
What does pest control in Groningen cost?
At Ongediertebestrijding Groningen, every job starts with an inspection costing €90 including the call-out fee and VAT. It tells you what is going on, where the pests are coming from and which treatment is needed.
After the inspection you hear the treatment price, which we agree before we start. The cost of pest control in Groningen depends on the type of pest, the size of the infestation and the number of visits. Bed bugs in a student room, for example, call for a different approach than a single wasp nest under the gutter. So you always know in advance where you stand.
Getting rid of pests in Groningen, weekends included
Student house, family home, VvE block, café or warehouse: Ongediertebestrijding Groningen is ready to help seven days a week. We work for households, landlords, VvEs, hospitality venues and businesses throughout the city and the surrounding villages. As a local exterminator who knows the area, we tackle the problem quickly and precisely. For pest control in Groningen, call 085 115 0910, day or night, and we will schedule an inspection.