East of England
Checked October 2026Colchester council pest control
Colchester City Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £130 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
Colchester| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £130 | 3 visits | max 3 visits; 1 month guarantee | £39 above the median |
| Mice | £130 | 3 visits | max 3 visits; 1 month guarantee | £35 above the median |
| Wasp nest | £90 | 1 visits | wasps/hornets | £13.12 above the median |
| Bed bugs | £315 | 3 visits | up to 4 treatments; max 3 visits | £128.74 above the median |
| Fleas | £140 | 3 visits | max 3 visits | £26.90 above the median |
| Cockroaches | £145 | 3 visits | max 3 visits | £8.16 above the median |
- Call-out or survey fee: £50
- Concessions: Half-price reduced fees for means-tested benefits or free prescriptions element of Universal Credit (e.g. rodents 65, wasps 45, call-out 25)
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Separate business booking page exists. A search snippet showed older prices (rodents 115); the live council page shows 130.
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
Colchester
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.