North West England
Checked October 2026Halton council pest control
Halton Borough Council runs a limited pest control service. Rats: £46.97.
What the council treats
Halton| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £46.97 | £44.03 below the median | ||
| Mice | £46.97 | £48.03 below the median | ||
| Wasp nest | £71.68 | £5.19 below the median | ||
| Fleas | £71.68 | £41.42 below the median | ||
| Ants | £71.68 | |||
| Crawling insects | £71.68 | |||
| School pest treatment | £80.44 | 2 visits |
- Concessions: Rat treatments free for residents receiving council tax reduction
- Notes: Prices include VAT. Council does not treat bees, bed bugs, birds, moles or squirrels. Wasp nests may be untreatable if safe access is not possible. No fee year or call-out fee on the page. Commercial pricing not shown (schools booked by email). A 2020 council report shows rat treatment was free for all residents then; the current page shows a charge.
Status: Limited service. Fees as published, read on the council's site; the page gives no fee year, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Runcorn, Widnes
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.