North West England
Checked October 2026Knowsley council pest control
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council runs a pest control service. Rats: £24 for 2 visits.
What the council treats
Knowsley| Pest | Fee | Covers | Notes | Against other councils |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rats | £24 | 2 visits | max two visits; extra visits charged for heavy infestations | £67 below the median |
| Mice | £24 | 2 visits | max two visits; extra visits charged for heavy infestations | £71 below the median |
| Wasp nest | £75.60 | about the median | ||
| Fleas | £75.60 | £37.50 below the median | ||
| Ants | £75.60 | |||
| Bees (advice only) | £75.60 |
- Businesses: the council also offers commercial pest control
- Notes: Costs page lists £24 for rats and mice (public health pests) and £75.60 for wasps, ants and fleas (non public health pests); no fee year. Cockroach and bed bug prices not published on the costs page. Homes in multiple occupation not treated. Wasp nests above the eaves not treated unless a bungalow. Phone 0151 443 2400.
Status: Treats pests. Fees as published, read on the council's site; the page gives no fee year, checked 2026-10-02.
Places this council covers
Huyton with Roby, Kirkby, Prescot
Private pest control
Private firms usually come sooner, treat more pests and give a guarantee. Here is what each service involves and costs.