South East
Checked October 2026Fareham council pest control
Fareham Borough Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £87 for 3 visits.
What the council treats
Fareham| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £87 | 3 visits | rodent treatment includes up to three treatments | about the median |
| Mice | £87 | 3 visits | rodent treatment includes up to three treatments | £8 below the median |
| Wasp nest | £75 | 'all other insects (including wasps)' rate | about the median | |
| Other insects (incl. wasps, carpet beetles) | £75 |
- Call-out or survey fee: £45
- Concessions: Concession rates for income-based JSA, income-related ESA, Income Support, Pension Credit (Guarantee), Universal Credit (maximum award): rodents £31, other insects £25, visit and quotation £15
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Fees from 2026/27 fees book (from 1 Apr 2026), domestic prices include VAT. Fleas, bed bugs and other infestations: 'visit and quotation' £45 only (treatment price not published). Commercial premises £106 for first 15 minutes then £25 per additional 15 minutes. Council page says only a reduced service is offered due to staffing, with long waits. Book by phone 01329 824399.
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
Fareham, Lee-on-the-Solent, Locks Heath
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.