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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Pest control

Unwanted pests in your home or workplace can be stressful and disruptive. When problems arise, the council offers a trusted local service with the experience to handle them quickly and effectively. Find out more about our pest control services and book an appointment.

We offer fast, reliable treatments for:

  • rodents like rats and mice
  • bed bugs
  • cockroaches
  • fleas
  • tropical ants
  • wasps

Treatment options

We offer:

  • expert advice to help prevent future infestations
  • one-off treatments
  • ongoing pest control contracts with regular visits to protect your property year-round

What we do not have treatments for

We do not help with:

  • some other insects including black ants, maggots, moths, spiders, silverfish
  • pigeons
  • squirrels
  • foxes

Book a pest control appointment

The easiest and quickest way to request a pest control appointment or service is online. 

Book an appointment 

The pest control team will contact you within 24 hours during Monday to Friday to confirm your appointment.

For advice on pest control call 020 7527 3190.

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