East Midlands
Checked October 2026Hinckley and Bosworth council pest control
Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £20.
What the council treats
Hinckley and Bosworth| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £20 | reduced rate: free | £71 below the median | |
| Mice | £65.44 | reduced rate £32.72 | £29.56 below the median | |
| Wasp nest | £65.44 | 1 visits | first nest; each additional nest £32.72 | £11.44 below the median |
| Insects | £65.44 |
- Concessions: Reduced rate for housing benefit/council tax support (or income support/universal credit with evidence): rats free, mice £32.72, insects £32.72, wasp first nest £32.72, extra nests £16.41
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Pages last updated 22 April 2026; no fee year stated. One officer plus a private contractor. Service contracts page exists. Treatment limited to six weeks if not working.
Status: Treats pests. Fees as published, read on the council's own fees page, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Earl Shilton, Hinckley
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.