South East
Checked October 2026Cherwell council pest control
Cherwell District Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £73.50 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
Cherwell| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £73.50 | 3 visits | price EXCLUDES VAT (rate not stated, not converted); covers initial treatment plus max one further treatment within 4 weeks, max 3 visits; £24.00 per extra visit | £17.50 below the median |
| Mice | £73.50 | 3 visits | price EXCLUDES VAT (rate not stated, not converted); max 3 visits; £24.00 per extra visit | £21.50 below the median |
| Wasp nest | £80 | price excludes VAT (rate not stated); per nest | about the median | |
| Bed bugs | £132 | price excludes VAT (rate not stated) | £54.26 below the median | |
| Fleas | £92.50 | price excludes VAT (rate not stated) | £20.60 below the median | |
| Cockroaches | £92.50 | price excludes VAT (rate not stated) | £44.34 below the median | |
| Ants, carpet beetles and other insects | £92.50 |
- Businesses: the council does not treat businesses; use a private firm
- Notes: Page: 'Fees (1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027)... exclusive of vat'; VAT rate not stated so prices recorded ex-VAT as published. Domestic only (no service for businesses or educational establishments). Bookings must be by the payer, not landlords or agents. Contractor not named; contractor contacts within 48 hours.
Status: Treats pests. Fees as published for 2026/27, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Banbury, Bicester, Kidlington
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.