East of England
Checked October 2026Cambridge council pest control
Cambridge City Council runs a limited pest control service. Rats: £100.
What the council treats
Cambridge| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £100 | assess and treat active infestation; free if on listed benefits | £9 above the median | |
| Mice | £100 | assess and treat active infestation; free if on listed benefits | £5 above the median | |
| Wasp nest | £75 | 1 visits | per active nest (hornets too) | about the median |
| Cockroaches | £100 | assess and treat active infestation; free if on listed benefits | £36.84 below the median |
- Concessions: No charge for assessment/treatment of cockroaches, mice and rats for people receiving listed benefits (e.g. Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Council Tax support, Pension Credit, PIP)
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Charges apply until 31 March 2027; page last reviewed 7 May 2026. Only cockroaches, mice, rats, wasps and hornets treated (not ants, bedbugs, fleas, squirrels etc). Phone booking only (01223 457000). Separate business pest control page exists.
Status: Limited service. Fees as published for 2026/27, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
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